Oregon’s double OT win at Penn State’s White Out ended in chaos as emotions spilled over in Happy Valley. Could this be the start of a fierce new rivalry?
Penn State’s white out turns chaotic as Oregon Ducks taunt student Section after double OT win originally appeared on The Sporting News
The atmosphere in Beaver Stadium was electric Saturday night as Penn State hosted Oregon in a White Out showdown. What unfolded was more than just a clash between two top-10 programs.
After the Ducks escaped with a 30-24 double-overtime victory, Oregon’s defense stormed across the field to confront the Penn State student section, adding fuel to a rivalry still in its early stages.
Videos captured by Yahoo’s Ross Dellenger showed objects tossed from the stands, though none appeared harmful. Dellenger described the postgame scene in one word: “Madness.”
Oregon wins and its defenses rushed to the PSU students. Madness. pic.twitter.com/QafUVpu1C1
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) September 28, 2025
For the Ducks, the win preserved their undefeated record and strengthened their case as a Big Ten contender, while the Nittany Lions were left with yet another high-profile setback under James Franklin.
Oregon’s defense seals the win, sparks chaos in Happy Valley
For much of the night, defense controlled the game, with the score stuck at 3-3 deep into the contest. Penn State clawed back from a 17-3 deficit in the fourth quarter behind two touchdown passes from Drew Allar to Devonte Ross, forcing overtime and igniting hopes of a White Out comeback.
But Oregon made the decisive plays when it mattered most. In the second overtime, quarterback Dante Moore connected with Gary Bryant Jr. on a 25-yard touchdown strike.
On the very next play, transfer safety Dillon Thieneman intercepted Allar, ending Penn State’s rally and clinching Oregon’s eighth-ever win against a top-three opponent.
The Ducks improved to 5-0 heading into their bye week, setting up a potential top-10 clash with unbeaten Indiana. Meanwhile, Penn State dropped its Big Ten opener and fell to 0-21 under Franklin when facing top-10 teams.
The postgame taunt from Oregon’s defense may prove to be more than just a heated exchange. With both teams now in the Big Ten, the moment hinted at a budding rivalry that could stretch into the College Football Playoff picture.
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