Overview
- Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC with streaming on Peacock, with radio broadcasts on SiriusXM channels 85 (Penn State) and 82 (Oregon).
- Sportsbooks list Penn State around a 3.5-point favorite with the total near 53–53.5, and predictions are divided across models and analysts.
- Beaver Stadium’s White Out is expected to draw more than 106,000 fans, and ESPN’s College GameDay marked the scene with a white-themed broadcast from State College.
- Both unbeaten and ranked in the top 10, Oregon brings a prolific offense under Dante Moore against a Penn State defense led by returning quarterback Drew Allar and a proven backfield.
- Elsewhere, No. 18 Vanderbilt enters 4-0 and hosts 3-1 Utah State at 11:45 a.m. CT, stressing a no-lookahead ethos before Alabama as the Aggies feature dual-threat QB Bryson Barnes and a productive linebacker trio.