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.