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Top-10 White Out: No. 3 Penn State Hosts No. 6 Oregon in Big Ten Rematch

The showdown doubles as an early playoff barometer, matching Penn State’s revamped defense under Jim Knowles with Oregon quarterback Dante Moore’s fast-start offense.

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Alabama football coach Kalen DeBoer paces the sidelines during his team's game against Louisiana-Monroe at Saban Field at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

Overview

  • Both teams are unbeaten entering Week 5 after breezing through softer schedules, making this their first substantial test of 2025.
  • It’s a rematch of last year’s Big Ten title game, which Oregon won 45-37, and the result is widely viewed as consequential for conference and CFP positioning.
  • Penn State installed Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator and currently boasts an elite scoring defense alongside a ground game led by Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen.
  • Oregon brings an explosive attack behind Dante Moore (962 yards, 11 touchdowns, one interception) and expects running back Noah Whittington to return.
  • Beaver Stadium’s White Out is expected to draw roughly 110,000 with ESPN’s College GameDay on site, and Oregon coach Dan Lanning calls the trip a valuable gauge and a real challenge.