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Probably fair. But in terms of some of these rivalries getting some extra juice there is still the possibility of playing Penn State 2 more times this year..somewhat as t unlikely but possible.

"It was like some sort of crazy torture in the movies. How do people do that so long without taking a breath? I think my ears are still ringing." — Adrian Peterson, former Oklahoma Running Back Beaver Stadium was an impressive sight, especially for a white out” and the pageantry was top notch but my wife and I both thought Autzen (and Husky Stadium when they are playing Oregon) are louder. Of course, we were not on the field so it would be interesting to hear from those who were. Then there is this quote from someone who coached in both stadiums: “"That's the loudest stadium I've ever been in." — Lloyd Carr, former Michigan head football coach

Love the article and the follow-ups in this thread. Hey, it’s the Wild West and there are no rules, so I’m going to invent a rule that a team has to play at Autzen 5 times before they can be considered for rivalry membership.

I think 12:30 is absolutely the best time for a college football game. I think we have hit the jackpot so far this year

Ducks in the final two for five-star Tajh Ariza, son of NBA Trevor Ariza 5-star Tajh Ariza down to two schools, Oregon Ducks among them

QB was the difference, as Moore made a number of incredible plays, and in the end....who looked more like the three year starter, and who looked like a newly starting QB? If Moore was a 'Lion...they might be walking away as victors? But this also comes down to the assistant coaches, and Lanning has been superb at finding a-diamond-in-the-rough in Stein, that nobody heard of, (only a couple years out from coaching high school? That a jab at his hiring) but has become one of the best OCs in the nation. Small differences that show up at big moments...

Plus, longest regular season games at 23 and regular season league games at 17.

Hopefully you can during the second half.

He was half right, we get an "A" for Cristobal leaving.

Every once in awhile I need to reread this Dennis Dodd dud about the great hire U$C made compared to the so-so one Oregon made. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/2022-college-football-coaching-carousel-grades-lincoln-riley-an-a-with-brent-venables-an-a-replacement/ Are you not entertained?!!!

How Oregon Ducks' True Freshmen Are Making Historic ImpactOregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning has played six true freshmen in Oregon's first five games. Which young players have thrived in Oregon's system? How have the freshmen in the Ducks' lineup impacted winning? Oregon Ducks On SIHow Oregon Ducks' True Freshmen Are Making Historic ImpactThe No. 2 Oregon Ducks stayed undefeated in 2025 and in Big Ten action following a week 5 double overtime win over No. 7 Penn State. The Ducks continue to see b

I saw this too. Sounds about perfect!

This is a good explanation.

Congratulations on some great predictions... I would have been much more satisfied if PSU hadn't scored on their 4th quarter possessions, but beggars cant be chosers, right?

There’s an old saying about ESPN. They like to put their mouth where their money is.

But he does wear cool sunglasses....... just sayin. And Im glad hes there, Cant think of a more deserving school.

I do agree with Canzano on this one. Though it was very impressive/intimidating being at this white out in person. I asked my wife that same question since she’s been to both venues and she thought Autzen was louder. So true about the endless amount of tailgating going on. Never been to one compares to Penn State’s tailgaters. We were blessed to be at a white out for the first time!

I wouldnt want to play at a White Out at Beaver stadium--I saw the crowd and the festivities. Hats off to the Ducks with only 4 games together experience. Think about-- 110,000 fans-jeebuss

OBD now has the most consecutive home wins at 18 games, and counting.😎 EssentiallySportsDan Lanning Dethrones Mentor Kirby Smart to Hold College...Dan Lanning's Ducks' beat his former colleague and mentor Kirby Smart on Saturday, topping the charts in yet another category. Hats off to Danny and the Ducks, but I believe it was Alabama that defeated UGA on Saturday and Ohio State that defeated UW. The next home game is a B1Ggie!

In what was an epic weekend of college football across the country, the Big Ten certainly did its part in contributing to the drama. Five of the conference's six games were decided by six points or fewer on Saturday. The two matchups between ranked opponents — No. 6 Oregon vs. No. 3 Penn State; No. 21 USC vs. No. 23 Illinois — both came down to the final play, with the former needing double overtime to separate the two teams. Even Iowa, which lost starting quarterback Mark Gronowski to injury, pushed then-No. 11 Indiana to the absolute brink. When the smoke finally cleared, Ohio State and Oregon emerged from the weekend having done enough to cement themselves as the two best teams in the league — and, as of Sunday afternoon, the top two teams in the AP Poll. Indiana and Penn State joined them to give the Big Ten four teams in the top 10. For a team-by-team look at the league, here's our newest set of Big Ten Power Rankings following Week 5: Big Ten Power Rankings: Oregon Overtakes Ohio State at No. 1; Indiana Enters Top 3

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I know in Autzen the Ducks are dealing with "reverse" noise in that the offense gets to work in a more quiet environment and the defense gets to play in a much louder one. However, I would imagine that even just playing in Autzen all the time the offense can block out the noise a bit easier. Still an incredible road challenge to overcome for our Ducks. Those conditions might not be as loud as Autzen but they did have to travel across the country and then still play and in it all.

Oregon quarterback Dante Moore deserves some rest during this bye week after a great first five weeks as the Ducks' starter. Moore can also celebrate the big win at Penn State, knowing he is the current Big Ten Player of the Week after his performance in Happy Valley. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore named Big Ten co-Offensive Player of the Week

Oregon didn’t just survive the White Out; it solved it. From the opening possession, the Ducks set out to sterilize the noise—snap counts shortened, play calls clustered, ball security prioritized, and the chains nudged forward with a run-first, short-throw blueprint that kept 110,000 throats mostly ornamental. For three quarters, that discipline, paired with a suffocating, eyes-right defense, reduced Penn State’s offense to guesses and punts. Then came the jolt: a 14-point fourth quarter from the Nittany Lions that turned a slow-burn strangle into a two-overtime thriller. Oregon answered with poise—the kind that only shows up when your conditioning, situational rules, and internal clock all agree—and walked out with a statement road win built on identity. Below is the how and why, told through the rhythm of the game and anchored by the numbers and PFF context you asked for. Fifth Quarter 2025: Analyzing Oregon's win over Penn State

Disappointed, this is a game that deserves to be under the lights.