Oregon Ducks, Penn State Nittany Lions Meet in Big Ten Championship

In the Big Ten Championship Game, the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions face off against the undefeated No. 1 Oregon Ducks in Indianapolis. Penn State welcomes back key players, including junior wide receiver Tre Wallace and sophomore cornerback Elliot Washington, while missing starting offensive tackle Anthony Donkoh due to a long-term injury. Both teams have faced mutual opponents, with Ohio State being a significant point of comparison, as it defeated Penn State but lost to Oregon. Oregon's offense, led by Heisman finalist Dillion Gabriel, boasts a strong receiving corps, but Penn State counters with a formidable running back duo in Nicholas Singleton and Kaytron Allen. The game is expected to be tightly contested, with Oregon favored by 3.5 points. The winner will secure a first-round bye in the upcoming College Football Playoff, while the loser will host a playoff game.