The Big Ten delivers another Top-10 showdown in Week 5 as the No. 6 Oregon Ducks (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) head east to face the No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions (3-0, 0-0 Big Ten) at Beaver Stadium. With playoff stakes high, this Saturday night clash in Happy Valley could define the early College Football Playoff picture.
Game Information
- Matchup: No. 6 Oregon Ducks vs. No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions
- Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
- Kickoff Time: 7:30 PM ET
- Location: Beaver Stadium – University Park, PA
- TV Channel: NBC
- Streaming Options: Watch live via NBC, Peacock, or stream through Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.
- Broadcast Team: Noah Eagle (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Kathryn Tappen (sideline)
Betting Odds (via ESPN BET)
- Spread: Penn State -3.5 | Oregon +3.5
- Total (O/U): 52.5 points
- Opening Line: Penn State -3.5
- Moneyline: Off
The Nittany Lions opened as a slight home favorite, but Oregon’s high-powered offense keeps this line tight.
Team Leaders
Oregon Ducks
- QB Dante Moore: 962 passing yards, 11 TDs, 1 INT
- RB Jordan Limar: 215 rushing yards, 3 TDs
- WR Dont’e Moore: 207 receiving yards, 2 TDs
- LB Matayo Uiagalelei: 3 sacks
- LB Bryce Boettcher: 27 tackles
Penn State Nittany Lions
- QB Drew Allar: 626 passing yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT
- RB Kaytron Allen: 273 rushing yards, 3 TDs
- WR Tyler Pena: 166 receiving yards, 1 TD
- DE Dani Dennis-Sutton: 2 sacks
- LB Abdul Carter Campbell: 22 tackles
Last Five Games
Oregon Ducks
- 9/20: W 41-7 vs. Oregon State
- 9/13: W 34-14 at Northwestern
- 9/6: W 69-3 vs. Oklahoma State
- 8/30: W 59-13 vs. Montana State
- 1/1/25: L 41-21 vs. Ohio State
Penn State Nittany Lions
- 9/13: W 52-6 vs. Villanova
- 9/6: W 34-0 vs. FIU
- 8/30: W 46-11 vs. Nevada
- 1/9/25: L 27-24 vs. Notre Dame
- 12/31/24: W 31-14 vs. Boise State
Keys to the Game
- QB Duel: Oregon’s Moore has already thrown for nearly 1,000 yards and 11 touchdowns. Penn State’s Allar is efficient, but he’ll need explosive plays to keep pace.
- Defensive Edge: Oregon’s Uiagalelei leads their pass rush, while Penn State’s Dennis-Sutton and Campbell headline a defense allowing just 5.7 points per game this season.
- Happy Valley Factor: A “White Out” at Beaver Stadium always poses a massive challenge for visiting offenses.
Prediction
Both teams bring elite talent to the table, but Penn State’s defense, balanced rushing attack, and home-field advantage give the Lions a slight edge in a game that could go down to the wire.
Projected Score: Penn State 28, Oregon 24