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Penn State's fumbles against ranked P4 teams were on full display when they played the Oregon Ducks at home in the whiteout game of the season in Week 5.
The Nittany Lions (3-3, 0-3 Big Ten) have now lost three games in a row following a 3-0 start to the season. Penn State was ranked No. 2 in the country as recently as the Sept. 21 US LBM Coaches Poll. However, following a loss to No. 5 Oregon, it has lost back-to-back games to unranked UCLA and Northwestern (4-2, 2-1).
Penn State Nittany Lions football coach James Franklin has lost the plotline with his program and is now destined for an eight-win season at best in 2025.
James Franklin's buyout was a major part of the story when Penn State decided to fire him Sunday, but the Nittany Lions reportedly could avoid paying all of it.
No. 1 Ohio State’s defense has remained strong despite losing several key players and coaches from a title-winning team. The Buckeyes play at No. 17 Illinois on Saturday.