Oregon Defeats Penn State 30-24 After Interception in Second Overtime

ESPN and other outlets reported that the No. 6 Oregon Ducks defeated the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions 30-24 on Saturday night in a game that required two overtime periods. The contest, a rematch of the 2024 Big Ten Championship, was played in front of 111,015 fans for Penn State's annual "White Out" game. Penn State rallied from a 17-3 deficit in the fourth quarter, with receiver Devonte Ross scoring two late touchdowns to tie the game with 30 seconds left in regulation.

cbssports.com reported, After the teams traded touchdowns in the first overtime, Oregon quarterback Dante Moore threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to take the lead in the second overtime. The victory was sealed on the ensuing possession when Oregon safety Dillon Thieneman intercepted a pass from Penn State quarterback Drew Allar on the first play. Moore finished with 248 passing yards and three touchdowns for Oregon. The win keeps Oregon undefeated at 5-0, while Penn State drops to 3-1. Following the victory, Oregon enters a bye week before hosting Indiana on October 11.