Allar’s OT Interception Ends Penn State Loss

No. 3 Penn State fell to No. 6 Oregon 30-24 in double overtime at Beaver Stadium after quarterback Drew Allar’s interception on the first play of the second overtime ended the game. Allar was 14-of-25 for 137 yards and two touchdowns, and his late-game interception extended a troubling pattern in marquee matchups. Penn State’s defense played well in many areas—holding Oregon to a low third‑down conversion rate, committing no penalties and limiting Dante Moore’s passer rating—but it struggled to stop the run, yielding 176 rushing yards and a touchdown and appearing fatigued after extended time on the field. Critics cited offensive miscues and questionable play‑calling, urged more involvement for playmaker Devonte Ross, and said Penn State failed to sustain drives in clutch moments. Coach James Franklin said the season is still salvageable, but his 4–21 record versus AP top‑10 teams since 2014 and recurring late‑game breakdowns have intensified scrutiny; Penn State will travel to UCLA next and still has a path to the Big Ten title if it fixes its late‑game execution.