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Josh Pate picks Penn State Because “They Just Have to Win This Game;” 74% of his viewers picked Oregon to Win

5-Star Oregon OT Commit, Immanuel Iheanacho, Plans to Visit Penn State for White Out Against Oregon https://nittanysportsnow.com/2025/08/5-star-oregon-commit-schedules-penn-state-visit/ “Georgetown Preparatory Academy (Baltimore, Maryland) offensive tackle Immanuel Iheanacho committed to Oregon last month and much like Spell, will be taking visits throughout the fall. Iheanacho plans to visit Happy Valley for the annual White Out against Oregon Sept. 27. Penn State is not the only school on the 6’7”, 380-pound tackle’s travel itinerary.”

I would recommend checking out the Moshofsky Center, aka the Mo Center, before the game. They have food, beer, games for kids, screens with other football games on and the band/cheerleaders. The Duck might make an appearance and I’ve seen him at tailgates well before the game. As others mentioned, the team will walk through a couple of hours before kickoff. There is some really good craft beer in Oregon. You might even see some fall foliage that time of year. Be sure to check out the Duck shop, which is attached to the Mo Center to get a souvenir/shirt for you son. Have a great time!

I am thinking the same thing. Let’s be honest - Hughes has not looked like anything special when he’s been on the field. There is a reason he didn’t get any carries until the 4th quarter in the Civil War Game with the 2s and 3s. He should probably redshirt this year (if he still has one available) and then transfer to a place he can star next season. Perhaps this is too big of a step up for him? I wish him the best whatever he decides.

Yikes. And what percentage of those completions and TDs were to TE Tyler Warren, who is now in the NFL? Penn State might beat Oregon on Saturday night but I would be shocked if it were due to Allar and the passing game…

I really like Davison but Noah has looked very good when he’s been healthy and I believe that Lamar has earned his playing time. He is a tough runner and quick. Reminds me a bit of Travis Dye. I believe that Anthony Newman said he expects the rotation to shrink.

I knew a handful of Oregon football players, including a couple of starters, when I was in school. They did not go to bed early, especially on the weekends. They were 18-22 year old college students enjoying college life, just like the rest of us. (They were just a lot bigger/stronger/athletic/faster and a heck or a lot better at football than the rest of us.) Perhaps things have changed and that’s why we are winning a lot more football games now then when I was in school…

I’m sure that Beaver Stadium at night will be up there with the toughest environment these players will ever experience, outside of Autzen. However, many in the national media have noted how loud Husky Stadium was a few years ago when they beat OBD in a close game.

I was thinking the same. As a young college student, I stayed up a lot later than I can now. I’m more worried about myself. At least it’s a PAC-12 after dark game…

They said the same thing the last time Oregon played Ohio State in the Shoe (and we had one arm tied behind our backs with Mario on the sideline). Both very talented teams with a great home field advantage. Ducks will have to show up and execute at a very high level.

Those are sweet! Can’t wait to see the rest of the uni’s…

Last week, Texas Tech held Oregon State to 22 yards rushing / 0.4 YPC (42 yards / 2.6 YPC, excluding sacks). I wouldn’t be celebrating Oregon’s vaunted defense quite, yet…

“[Dabo] Swinney is the second highest-paid coach in college football at $11.1 million, according to USA TODAY Sports.” If Dabo is going to accept his extremely high compensation then he needs to deliver. As other have said, he has not adjusted to the current college football landscape and the game appears to be passing him by.

Please let me know if anyone has found a good Penn State message board (preferably one that doesn’t require a subscription) or can recommend things to do/see in College Station, PA before the football game. Looking forward to seeing one of the coolest traditions in college football and hoping that our beloved Ducks can find a way to get the W. Go Ducks!!!

The students didn’t even bother to show up today…

Florida International averaged 3.6 yards per carry and, through 3 games, Penn State is holding opposing offenses to 2.85 yards per carry. Neither we nor Penn State has played a team as good we’ll both see on September 27th but I think the concern about Oregon’s run defense is valid. Ideally, Oregon would get out to a huge lead and make Penn State’s offense one dimensional but it seems like the odds of that are pretty low (barring a complete PSU meltdown).

I’ve personally really enjoyed watching the versatility, instincts and skill of Dillon Thieneman. It’s fun watching Thieneman come up to the line of scrimmage and plug holes and make tackles like a linebacker, while also dropping back in coverage and breaking up passes. It’s only a matter of time before he picks off a pass. Matayo Uiagalelei has also been terrific (as has Teitum Tuioti on the other side). I would not want to be a QB on 3rd and long. Matayo is average one sack per game! I don’t know how you could list a linebacker or defensive tackle, given the rushing defense, thus far. However, Mixon appears to be the best of the bunch to me but it might be our weakest unit on defense.

I don’t know who would want to go to UCLA. It’s a dumpster fire and they are not set up to compete at the highest level in the current football environment. Maybe a young coordinator or a hungry successful coach at a lower division school?

That’s a very mature and classy post. I hope this young man can take advantage of his opportunity and realize his potential on and off the football field.

LOL. A little salt in the wound?

In the first 3 quarters of the Northwestern game, excluding sacks, Northwestern rushed for 94 yards on 22 carries. That is 4.3 average yards per carry. That’s not very good, especially against a team like Northwestern. It would be interesting to hear whether this is a result of our defensive line play/execution, linebacker play/execution and/or scheme/play-calling. I’m sure that Penn State’s OC is licking his chops watching Oregon’s run defense. The blueprint to beat Oregon might be to play that ugly B1G style - grind it out on the ground, limiting Oregon offensive possessions. Northwestern just didn’t have the personnel to execute this for four quarters.

No, I did not realize that but I do remember hearing somewhere that Brock Osweiler is 6’8”… https://thesundevils.com/sports/football/roster/player/brock-osweiler

Not a good sign for the Penn State game.

Maybe we are thinking of a different play but I saw 0 Jordon Davison, lined up as the fullback, carry the ball in a 3rd and short for a first down. Limar has been the featured back with Whittingham out.