- Penn State improved to 11-1 with an impressive 44-7 victory over Maryland on Saturday.
- Oregon held off Washington, winning 49-21 and remaining the final unbeaten FBS team.
- These two teams last faced off on January 2, 1995, in a game that Penn State won 38-20.
The Nittany Lions and Ducks enter this NCAAF game in great shape to make the CFP. Regardless of our Penn State vs Oregon prediction, both squads should advance. The winner will earn the #1 spot and a first-round bye.
Penn State Aims for Statement Win
Penn State has been unable to sneak into the CFP despite their resurgence over the last few seasons. This year, things changed when the field expanded from four teams to twelve. Now, the Nittany Lions are in excellent shape to make it to the playoff for the first time. They should be in regardless of the result of this game. That being said, a win would certainly go a long way towards proving their legitimacy as national title contenders.
Oregon Sits Alone at the Top
Oregon is the final undefeated in FBS college football, with only FCS Montana State keeping pace. The Ducks haven’t been as consistently dominant as past #1 teams, but have done enough to rack up win after win. They are a lock to make the CFP regardless of the result in this game, but they still have plenty to play for. The Big-10 champion will get a bye for the first round of the CFP, while the loser may very well face a difficult road game.
Penn State vs Oregon Prediction: Ducks Dominate in Title Game
Penn State and Oregon face off in a battle between two of the top three teams. Both squads are battle tested and both will make the college football playoff. Ultimately, the Ducks will have a notable advantage in this game. They faced a tougher strength of schedule than the Nittany Lions and produced more impressive results. We expect this game to remain fairly close before Oregon eventually pulls away to win it 35-23.
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