Final Score: Oregon 30, Penn State 24 (2OT) ESPN.com+2CBSSports.com+2
Where & When: Beaver Stadium, State College, PA โ September 27, 2025 ESPN.com+1
Rankings: Penn State was #3, Oregon #6 CBSSports.com+2ESPN.com+2
๐ฅ Key Highlights & Turning Points
- Halftime Stalemate: The score was tied 3-3 at halftime. Both defenses playing tough. ESPN.com+2CBSSports.com+2
- Oregon Pulls Away: In 3Q & 4Q, Oregon surged ahead โ touchdowns and consistent drives frustrated Penn State. ESPN.com+2CBSSports.com+2
- Penn Stateโs Late Comeback: Penn State rallied late in the 4th quarter. Drew Allar led a 75-yard drive with a big 35-yard touchdown to Devonte Ross, then another long drive (62 yards) ended with a shovel pass to Rossto tie the game with ~30 seconds left. ESPN.com+2CBSSports.com+2
- Overtime Drama:
- First OT: Penn State scored on a run by Kaytron Allen. Oregon answered with a 2-yard touchdown pass to Jamari Johnson to tie it up. ESPN.com+1
- Second OT: Oregon struck first with a 25-yard touchdown pass from Dante Moore to Gary Bryant Jr. Then Penn State turned it over: Drew Allar was intercepted, sealing the win for Oregon. ESPN.com+2CBSSports.com+2
๐ Key Stats & Standouts
| Metric | Oregon | Penn State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | ~424 | ~276 ESPN.com |
| Passing: Moore (ORE) | 29/39, 3 TDs, 248 yards ESPN.com | Allar: 14/25, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 137 yards ESPN.com |
| Rushing Highlight | Dierre Hill Jr. had ~82 yards rushing ESPN.com | Penn State mostly leaned run in the comeback CBSSports.com+1 |
๐ง Implications & What This Means
- Oregon improves to 5-0 and stakes their claim as a serious Big Ten / national title contender. ESPN.com+2CBSSports.com+2
- Penn State drops to 3-1; the loss underlines their struggle in high-pressure games versus top-6 ranked opponents. CBSSports.com+1
- The old trends continue: Penn State has had difficulty closing out dramatic games against elite teams. Oregonโs resilience and ability to capitalize in overtime stands out.
