Recap: Penn State falls to Oregon in double OT as another game ends with a Drew Allar pick
STATE COLLEGE — No. 3 Penn State erased a 17-3 lead that No. 6 Oregon had with 12:25 to play in the fourth quarter to force overtime at 17-17. However, Drew Allar threw an interception on first play of the second overtie session, as the Ducks scored a 30-24 win. A full recap is below.
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This ball game is over
09/27/2025 10:13:36 PMBallgame: Drew Allar’s first pass of the second overtime session is intercepted. Oregon beats Penn State 30-24 at Beaver Stadium.
Oregon two-point try fails
09/27/2025 10:12:36 PMDani Dennis-Sutton picks off Moore’s two-point conversion attempt. Oregon 30, Penn State 24, as the Lions take over at the Oregon 25.
Touchdown, Oregon
09/27/2025 10:11:24 PMTouchdown, Oregon: Dante Moore evades the grasp of Dani Dennis-Sutton and hits a wide open Gary Bryant Junior for six. One play, one score, and the Ducks are up 30-24 and going for two.
The teams will now flip sides of the field
09/27/2025 10:09:02 PMOregon will be on offense for this series, which starts at the Penn State 25 going toward the north end zone.
Touchdown, Oregon
09/27/2025 10:08:00 PMTouchdown, Oregon: Moore shovel pass to Jackson goes for six from the Penn State 3. The Ducks’ extra point is good. It’s 24-24 as we go to another overtime series.
First down Oregon
09/27/2025 10:07:08 PMOn 4th and 1 at the Penn State 5, Oregon runs Dante Moore out of shot gun and he picks it up. First down Ducks at the PSU 3.
Targeting review
09/27/2025 10:05:32 PMThere is a targeting review against Penn State before Oregon faces 4th and 1 at the Penn State 5. The Lions lead the Ducks 24-17 in the second overtime period.
Ducks avoid disaster
09/27/2025 10:03:49 PMA near disaster for Oregon is averted as Dante Moore falls on a fumbled exchange. 2nd and 13 now for the Ducks at the PSu 17.
Touchdown, Penn State
09/27/2025 10:00:40 PMTouchdown, Penn State: Kaytron Allen races into the end zone from four yards out. The Lions lead the Ducks 24-17 after one overtime period.
Penn State has first and goal
09/27/2025 09:59:55 PMPenn State will have first and goal after another Trebor Pena speed sweep goes down to the Oregon 4.
Oregon wins the toss
09/27/2025 09:57:58 PMOregon calls heads and the coin lands heads. The Ducks will play defense first. Penn State will be going into the student section on offense to start overtime.
We’re headed to overtime
09/27/2025 09:54:39 PMDante Moore throws it away on fourth down and we are going to overtime all tied up at 17 between Penn State and Oregon at Beaver Stadium.
Oregon will punt
09/27/2025 09:53:14 PMPenn State stacks up Oregon on third down and James Franklin calls time out with four seconds left in regulation. The Ducks will line up to run around and run the clock out.
Oregon gets three yards on two plays
09/27/2025 09:52:20 PMAnd now has 3rd and 7 with 10 seconds to go.
Touchdown Penn State
09/27/2025 09:49:14 PMTouchdown Penn State: Slick play call by Andy Kotelnicki sees Allar flip it to Devonte Ross in the backfield and he walked into the end zone untouched. Ryan Barker’s extra point is good. Penn State has tied it up with Oregon at 17-17 with 30 seconds to play.
First down Penn State
09/27/2025 09:48:36 PMKaytron Allen picks up a third down on first down. The gain of two gives Penn State first and goal at the Oregon 7 with less than a minute to go.
Two minute timeout time
09/27/2025 09:45:04 PMTwo minute timeout time. Penn State has 2nd and 3 from the Oregon 12 trailing 17-10 with 1:47 to go coming out of the stoppage.
First down Penn State
09/27/2025 09:43:54 PMA fake sweep and Allar run up the middle moves the chains. First and 10 for Penn State at the Oregon 19 with 2:20 to go and counting.
Penn State faces another fourth down situation
09/27/2025 09:42:19 PMPenn State runs a toss to Nick Singleton that gets six on 3rd and 7. It’s 4th and 1 with 2:43 to go at the Oregon 22. The Lions call a timeout.
Penn State lines up for 4th and 1
09/27/2025 09:38:33 PMAt the Oregon 32 and Singleton runs ahead for at least a yard if not more and a first down. Fresh set of downs for Penn State down 17-10 with 4:57 to go.
Oregon punts
09/27/2025 09:29:31 PMAfter a very costly personal foul turned 3rd and 5 into 3rd and 15, Oregon punts. Penn State will take over trailing 17-10 with 7:07 to go at its own 33.
Touchdown, Penn State
09/27/2025 09:20:18 PMTouchdown, Penn State: Drew Allar hits Devonte Ross for a 35-yard score to pull the Lions back within 17-10. The offense the home team needed all night has arrived with 10:30 to go.
Touchdown, Oregon
09/27/2025 09:15:12 PMTouchdown, Oregon: Davis races right up the middle on 4th and 1 at the Penn State 8 untouched for six. The Ducks now lead the Lions 17-3 with 12:25 left in the game. Fire Franklin chants break out from the student section and beyond.
END OF THREE: Penn State 10, Oregon 3
09/27/2025 09:04:31 PMThe third quarter is in the books. Oregon has 3rd and 4 at the Penn State 46 to start the fourth quarter.
Penn State goes three and out again
09/27/2025 09:01:05 PMDrew Allar was under pressure once again on third down and nearly threw an interception. Oregon takes over leading 10-3 at its own 25 with 2:22 left in the third quarter.
Touchdown Oregon
09/27/2025 08:55:59 PMTouchdown, Oregon: Moore hits Hill on a tunnel screen for six. To recap, Ducks fumble was returned to midfield, but overturned upon review, and a play later, Dan Lanning’s side has a 10-3 lead with 3:16 left in the third quarter.
Turnover overturned
09/27/2025 08:53:42 PMUpon review, Noah Whitington is down and Penn State’s big break is not going to happen on that play. Referee Rod Snodgrass says the Oregon back’s right knee was down. Ducks keep it in goal-to-go territory.
Oregon turnover
09/27/2025 08:51:21 PMTurnover: Zakee Wheatley picks up an Oregon fumble and races it back into Ducks territory. Chaz Coleman forced it, and Penn State goes from maybe going down seven to being in position to go up seven. Penn State will have it at around midfield.
Penn State’s first drive of the second half ends with a punt
09/27/2025 08:38:24 PMAfter a nice start to its first drive of the second half, Drew Allar is sacked on third down. It’s been a struggle for the Penn State offensive line. The Lions will punt it back to Oregon. Ducks take over at their own 20. Boo birds out again.
The second half is underway
09/27/2025 08:30:00 PMPenn State starts at its own 25.
First half stats
09/27/2025 08:13:19 PMYou can view them below:
James Franklin talks to the Penn State Sports Network
09/27/2025 08:10:26 PMOn the defense: “We played our tails off, like we said, we got to be better on first down. Same thing with our offense. We have to play better up front, get our run game established, and get out of third and long so they aren’t teeing off on us in pass protection.”
On the first half: “We knew this was going to be a battle. We couldn’t play worse on the offensive side of the ball in the first half. We got to get it cleaned up.”
HALFTIME: Penn State 3, Oregon 3
09/27/2025 08:10:12 PMThe Lions are being outgained 183-69 so far and the Ducks have a sizable time of possession advantage. The Lions get the ball first to start the second half.
Penn State will punt again
09/27/2025 08:04:11 PMOn 3rd and 15, Drew Allar’s pass toward Kyron Hudson is no where close to him, and the boo birds are out. Not sure if the QB picked the wrong spot or the receiver did, but either way, another Penn State punt is coming. Oregon takes over at its own 10 with 1:07 left in the first half.
It’s two minute timeout time
09/27/2025 07:56:32 PMIt’s two minute timeout time in State College. Penn State 3, Oregon 3, with two minutes to go in the first half. Penn State has 1st and 10 at its own 38 coming out of the break.
Oregon gets on the board
09/27/2025 07:51:02 PMAtticus Sappington’s 42-yard field goal is good. It’s Penn State 3, Oregon 3, with 3:42 to go in the first half. The Lions defense has not been as bend don’t break so far this week, and it’s showing. However, the Lions offense is exactly what it’s been this season so far.
Penn State goes three and out again
09/27/2025 07:41:37 PMAfter the Oregon missed field goal, Drew Allar is pressured on 3rd and 7 and throws another incomplete pass. Penn State will punt from its own 32 with 8:04 left in the first half. The Ducks take over at their own 25.
Oregon misses a field goal
09/27/2025 07:36:53 PMOregon is going to try a field goal on 4th and 3 from the Penn State 29. Atticus Spattington’s 47-yard kick is no good, wide left. The Lions’ defense holds and PSU leads the Ducks 3-0 with 9:36 left in the first half.
Tony Rojas is back on the field for Penn State.
09/27/2025 07:30:51 PMAfter suffering an injury scare on Oregon’s last drive.
Penn State strikes first
09/27/2025 07:27:25 PMRyan Barker’s 49-yard field goal attempt is good. Penn State 3, Oregon 0, with 13:26 left in the first half. The Lions were driving and converted a fourth down before Drew Allar’s latest third down pass sailed incomplete.
The first quarter is over
09/27/2025 07:21:11 PMPenn State and Oregon are tied at zero after one. The Lions have 3rd and 8 at the 49 to start the second quarter. The Ducks have a 52-18 yards advantage so far.
Penn State injury updates
09/27/2025 07:15:54 PMAnthony Donkoh is down on the field for Penn State as Tony Rojas exits the injury tent and begins doing some work on the sidelines with trainers.
The Lions get another stop
09/27/2025 07:11:32 PMOregon lines up to go for it on 4th and 3 at the Penn State 38, and Moore drops back, escapes pressure, runs, and is stopped short. Penn State will take over on down with 3:22 left in the first quarter at its own 36. Amare Campbell and AJ Harris on the stop.
Penn State goes three and out on its first drive
09/27/2025 07:03:00 PMThe Lions picked up five yards on their opening drive and are forced to punt to start this game. Penn State covered the punt well and Oregon takes back over at its own 32 with 9:12 left in the first quarter.
Penn State gets the first stop
09/27/2025 06:57:50 PMOregon picked up one first down on its first drive, which started at its own 25, but not a second one as a false start on the Ducks at their own 45 led to a punt. Penn State’s Devonte Ross fielded it, and the Lions take over at their own 15 with 10:52 left in the first quarter.
We are underway
09/27/2025 06:54:09 PMGabe Nwosu boomed a touchdown to kick things off.
Penn State wins the toss and defers
09/27/2025 06:50:33 PMPenn State wins the toss and defers. Oregon will get the ball first. The Ducks will be moving with their backs at the student section to start.
Kickoff is nearly here
09/27/2025 06:46:26 PMIt’s less than 10 minutes away on NBC.
Slight spread change
09/27/2025 06:36:00 PMNot a huge deal but also worth noting: BetMGM just moved from Penn State -3.5 to Penn State -4 over Oregon 17 minutes before kickoff here at Beaver Stadium.
Pregame warmups are over
09/27/2025 06:29:42 PMAnd Beaver Stadium is rocking 22 minutes before kickoff. I’m sure there are a couple of hundred seats not taken yet, but it sure doesn’t look like it.
We’re now 30 minutes from kickoff
09/27/2025 06:20:37 PMStarters are being announced on the big boards. No surprises for Penn State ahead of this one as warmups wind to a close. King Mack will start at safety opposite Zakee Wheatley as expected.
We’re an hour away from kickoff
09/27/2025 05:53:04 PMJames Franklin and a bunch of Penn State players just took the field.
Penn State offers a visiting Virginia commit
09/27/2025 05:49:52 PMThe Nittany Lions are hosting multiple prospects committed elsewhere for the White Out, and one has picked up an offer from James Franklin. Class of 2026 wide receiver Josiah Teasley, a University of Virginia commit, announced a Penn State offer prior to the game. The three-star prospect was a standout at the Nittany Lions’ team camp over the summer. He pledged to UVA back in June. Penn State has three receivers committed in the Class of 2026.
Padded pregame warmups are underway
09/27/2025 05:46:52 PMThe Penn State and Oregon specialists just took the field.
The 90-minute clock has started
09/27/2025 05:26:18 PMIt sets the official kickoff time for 7:52 p.m. ET on NBC.
Early warmups are underway
09/27/2025 05:20:29 PMAnd a number of recruits are filling the Beaver Stadium sideline. The recruiting section will be as packed as the rest of the stands, of course.
Penn State and Oregon have arrived
09/27/2025 04:40:50 PMThe Nittany Lions got into Beaver Stadium around . The Ducks, meanwhile, rolled onto the field for the first time in State College at
Nothing major on the Penn State availability report
09/27/2025 04:39:07 PMBackup offensive tackle Jven Williams, who does play on the field goal and extra point teams, is questionable. Otherwise, tonight’s Penn State injury report is unremarkable.
Oregon is getting a top running back back
09/27/2025 04:38:14 PMNoah Whittington, the team’s starter who has missed a couple of weeks, is back tonight. So, too, is receiver Justius Lowe.
Today’s referee is Rod Snodgrass
09/27/2025 04:04:17 PMHe is a longtime official in the Big Ten Conference.