Ducks Soar Past Nittany Lions in Overtime Thriller

On September 23, 2023, No. 6 Oregon outlasted No. 3 Penn State in a dramatic 30-24 double-overtime victory. The Ducks, who have now won 23 consecutive regular-season games, overcame a hostile environment at Beaver Stadium to secure the hard-fought win.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams' defenses shining in the first half. Oregon's defense bottled up Penn State's rushing attack, while the Nittany Lions' defense forced several punts and a missed field goal. The score was tied 3-3 at halftime.

In the second half, Oregon took control, scoring two touchdowns to take a 17-10 lead late in the fourth quarter. However, Penn State's Drew Allar found Devonte Ross for a game-tying touchdown with 30 seconds left, sending the game to overtime.

After the teams traded touchdowns in the first overtime, the decisive moment came in the second OT when Dillon Thieneman intercepted Allar's pass, securing the victory for the Ducks. Oregon's Jamari Johnson had scored a touchdown in the first overtime period, while Dierre Hill Jr. caught a touchdown pass and Jordan Davison ran for another score earlier in the game.

The win extends Oregon's impressive regular-season streak and serves as a statement victory for the Ducks, who proved they can win in one of college football's most hostile environments.