On Saturday night, September 27, Oregon pulled off one of the most dramatic wins of the College Footbal season, edging Penn State 30–24 in a double-overtime kill. The Ducks and Nittany Lions traded blows for four quarters, and neither team seemed ready to give in until Oregon finally sealed the victory in the second overtime period.
Wathing the game, it was easy to see that Penn State rallied late in the fourth quarter to force overtime, leaning on its defense to make key stops and its offense to extend drives. The comeback hyped the white-out crowd and created a tense atmosphere heading into extra time.
The overtime brought even more intensity. Oregon struck first with a score and then relied on its defense to keep Penn State from answering back. In the second overtime, the Ducks found the end zone once more, and their defense slammed the door on the Lions’ final drive. “We showed a lot of fight to get back in it,” a Penn State player said after the game. “But in the end, we just didn’t finish the job.” As reported by AP NEWS Oregon coach Dan Lanning in his post game interview said, “It’s death by 1,000 cuts. Eventually that cut was going to be a jugular and that last interception was a jugular.”
The loss was a tough one for Penn State, which had shown grit throughout but couldn’t capitalize in crunch time. For Oregon, the victory wasn’t just another tally in the win column, it was a statement that the Ducks can handle high-pressure situations against top competition.
Oregon will ride this high into the rest of its schedule, while Penn State will try to bounce back stronger. Still, the game itself is likely to be remembered as one of the season’s most dramatic showdowns that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
UPDATE: Sadly, this past Saturday, Penn State fell short to UCLA, ending the game with a final score of 42–37. The loss has intensified scrutiny on head coach James Franklin, as frustration among fans continues to rise. Many are pointing fingers at Franklin for questionable play-calling and an inconsistent offense, while others argue the players deserve equal blame. The feud within the fanbase has only grown louder online, with calls for change echoing across social media. As pressure builds, the question remains: will Franklin be let go?
Oregon, on the other hand, has yet to compete again, with their upcoming game on October 11, 2025, against Indiana. Will they keep their streak going, or will they crack under pressure? To keep up with live scores, visit ESPN.