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Top-10 Unbeatens Penn State and Oregon Meet Saturday Night in Big Ten Title Game Rematch

The White Out sets a spotlight on Penn State’s defense and James Franklin’s big-game narrative as playoff positioning hangs in the balance.

Nov 9, 2024; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Fireworks burst overhead as the Penn State Nittany Lions take the field prior to a White Out game against the Washington Huskies at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Kickoff is set for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC from Beaver Stadium, with Penn State hosting Oregon in a nationally spotlighted rematch.
  • Oddsmakers list Penn State as roughly a 3.5-point favorite with a total near 51.5, reflecting expectations for a close contest.
  • National predictions are split, with some analysts backing the Nittany Lions at home and others taking Oregon or the points in a one-score game.
  • Oregon enters 4-0 behind an efficient offense and QB Dante Moore (about 75% completions, 11 TDs, 1 INT), while Penn State counters with a defense ranked among the nation’s best in points and yards allowed.
  • Pressure centers on coach James Franklin and QB Drew Allar after recent struggles in marquee matchups, with the game following Oregon’s 45-37 win over Penn State in last year’s Big Ten Championship.