Sat Sep 27 23:30:00 UTC 2025: ## White Out Aims to Power Penn State Over Top-10 Oregon in Crucial Matchup

**University Park, PA** – Beaver Stadium is set to become a sea of white tonight as the No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions host the No. 5 Oregon Ducks in a highly anticipated primetime showdown. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 PM ET, with national broadcast coverage on NBC and streaming available on Peacock.

This Week 5 matchup presents a crucial opportunity for Penn State head coach James Franklin to secure a signature victory against a top-10 opponent, a feat that has eluded him for much of his tenure at Happy Valley. The Nittany Lions are 4-20 against top-10 teams under Franklin.

Tonight’s game marks Penn State’s annual “White Out,” a tradition since 2004 where all fans are encouraged to wear white, creating a visually stunning and intimidating atmosphere for the opposing team. Penn State boasts a 13-8 record in White Out games, currently riding a six-game win streak.

Both teams enter the contest undefeated at 3-0. Penn State, led by quarterback Drew Allar, is looking to make a statement on their home turf. Allar arrived at Beaver Stadium donning the team’s all-white travel suit and white glasses, seemingly embracing the White Out theme. On the other side, Oregon, quarterbacked by Dante Moore, brings a potent offense known for its unique uniforms, with tonight’s choice being the new “Mummy Duck” uniforms, featuring gloves that glow in the dark.

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has a strong track record against ranked opponents, boasting a 10-6 record. A win tonight would mark their 11th victory against a ranked team under Lanning and their eighth against a top-3 opponent.

This game marks the first regular season meeting between Penn State and Oregon as Big Ten members and the first time Oregon has played in Happy Valley since 1964. As the game begins, the energy inside Beaver Stadium is palpable, with the White Out crowd already making its presence felt. A false start penalty on Oregon’s first drive proved the rowdy conditions inside Beaver Stadium are in full effect.

College GameDay analysts have weighed in, with a variety of opinions on who will emerge victorious. Stay tuned to USA TODAY Sports for live updates, scores, and highlights throughout the game.

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