Oregon has remained regular in a season stuffed with surprises throughout school soccer. Penn State will attempt to change that Saturday within the Big Ten Championship Game.
The No. 1 Ducks (12-0) and No. 3 Nittany Lions (11-1) meet in Indianapolis for the primary time this season with a trophy and a first-round bye within the College Football Playoff on the road. Penn State unexpectedly backed their method into the title recreation following Michigan’s surprising upset of Ohio State within the regular-season finale. Oregon, which defeated Ohio State earlier this season, is destined to not less than host a playoff recreation within the first spherical. A loss would probably drop the Ducks no additional than seventh within the rankings, which means a house recreation is assured.
Penn State is in search of its first Big Ten championship since 2016 when it defeated Wisconsin 38-31. It would additionally arguably be the most important win in James Franklin’s 11 years as coach due to the importance of claiming a playoff spot for the primary time at school historical past. Penn State additionally hasn’t defeated a No. 1 crew since 1990. Meanwhile, the Ducks can ruffle the feathers of the Big Ten’s stalwarts by profitable the title of their debut season within the Big Ten.
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