Oregon Ducks Face Off Against Penn State Nittany Lions in 2024 Big Ten Championship
The highly anticipated 2024 Big Ten Championship Game is set for this Saturday, where the top-ranked Oregon Ducks will clash with the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions. This marks another chapter in their competitive rivalry, with Penn State leading the series 3-1. The two teams last squared off in the 1995 Rose Bowl.
Oregon heads into this matchup undefeated at 12-0, aiming for their 15th conference title, including their first since the 2020 Pac-12 Championship. Meanwhile, Penn State, sporting an impressive 11-1 record and a four-game winning streak, is in pursuit of their fifth Big Ten championship.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis and will be broadcasted live on CBS and Paramount+. The Ducks are currently favored by 3.5 points, with the over/under set at 50.5 total points.
Both teams boast standout performances from their quarterbacks. Oregon’s senior Dillon Gabriel has completed 73.5% of his passes for 3,275 yards, tallying 24 touchdowns against six interceptions. Penn State’s junior Drew Allar counters with a completion rate of 71.6%, accumulating 2,668 yards and 18 touchdowns.
In terms of recent performances, Oregon’s running back Jordan James has significantly contributed to their success, rushing for over 1,166 yards and scoring 13 touchdowns this season. For Penn State, senior tight end Tyler Warren stands out, making 81 receptions for 978 yards and six touchdowns.
Betting experts, including Micah Roberts from SportsLine, are closely analyzing the matchup, with insights on both teams’ betting trends. As fans gear up for this pivotal showdown, the stakes couldn’t be higher for both programs in what promises to be an electrifying championship game.
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