No.3 Penn State Prepares to Challenge No.6 Oregon's 22-Game Win Streak

Penn State's No. 3 Nittany Lions face a significant challenge against No. 6 Oregon Ducks in their first major test of the 2025 season, with both teams boasting strong offenses and defenses. Oregon has focused heavily on improving its run defense since allowing nearly 300 rushing yards to Penn State in last year's Big Ten Championship, but the upcoming game will reveal if those improvements are substantial against Penn State's powerful backfield led by Kaytron Allen and Nicholas Singleton. Penn State's offense has struggled with consistency despite big plays and must convert red zone opportunities into touchdowns against Oregon's tough defense, which has not allowed a touchdown drive this season. The Nittany Lions have revamped their wide receiving corps and reimagined their defense under new coordinator Jim Knowles, aiming to counter Oregon's high-scoring offense led by quarterback Dante Moore. Both coaches, Franklin for Penn State and Lanning for Oregon, acknowledge the difficulty of the matchup and the adjustments made since last season's Big Ten title game, making this game a pivotal moment to assess Penn State's true strength. Additionally, the home-field advantage with over 100,000 fans in the White Out atmosphere is expected to play a critical role for Penn State.