Particle.news
Download on the App Store
26 ARTICLES
·
34m ago

Oregon Tops Penn State in Double OT as Allar’s Interception Ends 30–24 White Out

James Franklin publicly took responsibility for the program’s poor record in top‑tier matchups.

Image
Head coach James Franklin of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before the game against the Villanova Wildcats at West Shore Home Field at Beaver Stadium on September 13, 2025 in State College, Pennsylvania.
Image
Image

Overview

  • Oregon built a 17–3 lead before Penn State forced overtime, and safety Dillon Thieneman sealed the game with an interception on the Nittany Lions’ first snap of the second OT.
  • Franklin called the team’s big‑game struggles “factual” and accepted blame, with his record now 15–29 against ranked opponents and 4–21 versus top‑10 teams.
  • Quarterback Drew Allar vowed to “go into the fire” after throwing the game‑ending pick, falling to 0–6 against AP top‑6 foes following a 14‑of‑25, 137‑yard, 2‑TD, 1‑INT performance.
  • Penn State’s offense mustered only three points through three quarters before a late surge, drawing heavy social‑media criticism and reported “Fire Franklin” chants from parts of the crowd.
  • The defeat drops Penn State to 3–1 with a trip to UCLA next, narrowing its playoff margin, as Oregon coach Dan Lanning praised PSU and suggested the teams could meet again.