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Oregon took Penn State defensive strength and made it a weakness in blistering start

Headshot 5x7 reduced qualityby:Thomas Frank Carr•12/09/24•

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Oregon Ducks running back Noah Whittington (6) is tackled by Penn State Nittany Lions defensive end Abdul Carter (11) during the fourth quarter in the 2024 Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

The Penn State Nittany Lions football team lost to Oregon 45-37 for a number of different reasons. The team committed costly penalties and gave away field position, the offense turned the ball over twice, and the defense got off to a horrendous start, giving up 31 points before halftime. All of those factors compounded upon each other to lead to the defeat.