Penn State was forced to swallow the same unsavory pill it has for years, thanks to another big-game loss to Oregon in the White Out. The Ducks toppled the Nittany Lions in overtime, 30-24, behind a steady offense and stifling defense. Penn State’s offense was anemic and placed a well-performing defense in too many tough situations.

The Penn State Nittany Lions took on the Oregon Ducks in Week 5 of the college football season. See scores, updates and highlights here:

Dillon Thieneman intercepted Drew Allar’s pass in the second overtime period and No. 6 Oregon outlasted No. 3 Penn State 30-24.

Oregon answers every question and proves itself to be a national title contender after a huge win at Penn State.

Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, discuss the latest news and trends surrounding the Oregon Ducks.

UCLA is in transition after firing coach DeShaun Foster in Week 3 following a winless start to 2025. Interim coach Tim Skipper is tasked with steadying the Bruins while the program searches for a permanent replacement. The last time UCLA beat Penn State was 1967.

Penn State football’s loss to Oregon is the most recent example of the Nittany Lions struggling to win the big games. James Franklin’s record against top 10 competition is now 4-21, including 1-18 against the top-ranked Big Ten teams.

A massive statement from the Crimson Tide and another Nittany Lions shortcoming headline the winners and losers from Week 5.