US EditionPenn State’s ‘Two-Headed Monster’ Backfield to Challenge Oregon’s Improved Run Defense
Penn State seeks to avenge last year’s 45-37 Big Ten title loss as Oregon enters on a 7-3 over run this season, with James Franklin 0-3 against the spread.
- On Saturday, Penn State hosts Oregon at Beaver Stadium, a rematch of last year's Big Ten title game Oregon won 45-37.
- Amid a full-stadium Penn State White Out, Drew Allar and Penn State seek revenge after narrowly losing the conference title to Oregon last season.
- Penn State's defense, ranked third in scoring and ninth in total defense, faces Oregon quarterback Donte Moore, who has completed nearly 75% of passes with an 11:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio.
- A Penn State victory would enhance its College Football Playoff prospects, but James Franklin's 0-3 ATS start and big-game struggles raise questions about his performance.
- Betting trends complicate the picture, with Oregon struggling on the road as it is on a 1-3 spread skid and faces Penn State rushing attack testing its run defense.
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