Oregon vs. Penn State live score, updates, highlights from 2024 Big Ten championship game

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The 2024 Big Ten Championship features a pair of programs that haven’t faced off in nearly 30 years.

No. 1 Oregon, still unbeaten after its 12-game regular season slate, is set to face off against No. 3 Penn State in Saturday’s conference title game. In their first season as a member of the Big Ten, the Ducks have made quite the entrance, dominating their opponents and emerging as arguably college football’s most complete team.

Sixth-year quarterback Dillon Gabriel became a Heisman Trophy candidate in 2024, throwing for 3,275 yards, 24 touchdowns, and six interceptions while rushing for another seven scores. However, Oregon’s talent extends far beyond its quarterback. Head coach Dan Lanning’s team owns a collection of talented offensive weapons, including RB Jordan James and WR Tez Johnson, plus a dominant pass rush that racked up 39 total sacks in the regular season. 

From top to bottom, Oregon owns an elite roster that’s very capable of bringing home a National Championship. However, the Ducks did have a few close calls this season, including their 37-34 win over Boise State, 32-31 win over Ohio State and 16-13 win over Wisconsin. In other words, Oregon may be vulnerable enough for Penn State to pull off an upset in this conference championship.

The Nittany Lions, making their first Big Ten Championship appearance since 2016, went 11-1 in the regular season. Their only loss was a 20-12 defeat to Ohio State — but those same Buckeyes were upset by Michigan in Week 14, earning head coach James Franklin’s squad a chance to go to Indianapolis.

The winner of Saturday’s conference title game between the Ducks and Nittany Lions will earn an automatic first-round bye in the upcoming College Football Playoff. The loser, though, could see their playoff outlook shift depending on how the CFP committee views the competitiveness of this matchup, and how the other conference championships shape up.

The Sporting News is tracking live updates and highlights as Oregon and Penn State face off in the 2024 Big Ten Championship on Saturday night. Follow along with the action below.

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Oregon vs. Penn State score

  Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F
Penn State 10 7 – – –
Oregon 14 14 – – –

Oregon vs. Penn State live updates, results, highlights from 2024 Big Ten Championship

(All times ET)

9:37 p.m. — Penn State’s star tight end has certainly made his impact in the first half. Warren’s up to 67 receiving yards already, while Oregon’s Tez Johnson leads the game with 79.

9:34 p.m. — The Nittany Lions pick up a key fourth down conversion with a run up the middle from Allen. They’re inside Oregon territory and could soon make it a one-score game.

9:32 p.m. — Penn State’s defense forces a three-and-out, giving itself an opportunity to make this a close game once again in the second quarter. 

Oregon 28, Penn State 17

9:26 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Once again, Penn State comes through with a touchdown when it really needs one. Allar fires a pass to Omari Evans, a 22-yard score that pulls the Nittany Lions within 11 points. Penn State will need to slow down Dillon Gabriel to make a comeback attempt, though.

9:23 p.m. — Kaytron Allen bulldozes for a 24-yard gain as Penn State looks to find any kind of offensive momentum following the turnover. It was only the sixth interception of the season for Allar.

Oregon 28, Penn State 10

9:20 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — James punches it in after being set up perfectly by the Ducks’ defense. Things are getting bad quickly for Penn State. 

9:17 p.m. — Allar is picked off! Dontae Manning gets his hands on the pass, then returns it to the one-yard line. It’s a huge momentum play for the Ducks.

9:13 p.m. — For the first time tonight, Oregon punts as well. After stopping Jordan James for a three-yard loss on the ground, Penn State’s defense comes through by stopping the running back short of the first-down marker after a reception.

9:07 p.m. — Penn State punts after picking up just eight yards on a 3rd & 19 play. The Ducks can make it a three-score lead with another touchdown drive.

Oregon 21, Penn State 10

9:01 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — Gabriel has a trio of touchdown passes already. He gets another quick pass off to Terrance Ferguson in the end zone, extending Oregon’s advantage.

8:59 p.m. — Oregon’s weapons continue to display their speed. Tez Johnson picks up 31 yards, putting the Ducks on the verge of another score.

End of first quarter: Oregon 14, Penn State 10

8:54 p.m. — The Nittany Lions finally get to Gabriel, logging their first sack of the game. However, Oregon is into Penn State territory as the first quarter comes to a close. 

Oregon 14, Penn State 10

8:48 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — We’ve got a shootout in Indianapolis so far. Allar hits Singleton for a 22-yard touchdown just after Warren broke free for a 28-yard gain. The Big Ten Championship has been all offense in the first quarter. 

8:46 p.m. — Drew Allar, off one foot, finds wide receiver Harrison Wallace III for a 16-yard play on 3rd & 14, keeping the Nittany Lions’ offense on the field. 

Oregon 14, Penn State 3

8:38 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — It’s Kenyon Sadiq again, as he already has two scores in the first quarter. The Ducks’ offense is rolling; Gabriel’s now 6-for-7 with 63 yards and two touchdown passes. If Penn State’s offense can’t keep up, Oregon could run away with this one. 

8:36 p.m. — Penn State’s defense nearly came up with a huge 4th & 1 stop, but a face mask call gives Oregon a fresh set of downs. 

8:33 p.m. — Noah Whittington finds a gap for a 26-yard gain on Oregon’s first play of the drive. The Ducks haven’t had any issues with the Nittany Lions’ defense so far.

Oregon 7, Penn State 3

8:29 p.m. FIELD GOAL — The Nittany Lions found some offensive juice, but their first drive stalled out inside Oregon’s 20-yard line. Ryan Barker connects on a field goal to make it a four-point game. 

8:26 p.m. — Penn State’s offense, looking to answer, is finding now some momentum. Star tight end Tyler Warren caught his first pass to convert on a third down, then running back Nicholas Singleton broke free for a 41-yard run. 

Oregon 7, Penn State 0

8:18 p.m. TOUCHDOWN — What. A. Hurdle. Gabriel finds Kenyon Sadiq, who does the rest by leaping over his defender on a 28-yard sprint to the end zone. The Ducks lead early. 

8:16 p.m. — Oregon is quickly into Penn State territory, as Gabriel found Tez Johnson for a 17-yard gain. 

8:14 p.m. — Dillon Gabriel and the Ducks begin this matchup with the ball. They’re underway in Indy. 

8:09 p.m. — These two teams have been introduced to the Lucas Oil Stadium crowd. The Big Ten Championship is about to begin. 

8:06 p.m. — With Georgia’s win over Texas in the SEC Championship, this Big Ten Championship will virtually be a matchup for the CFP’s No. 1 seed. 

7:50 p.m. — The Nittany Lions, meanwhile, are in their all-white uniforms:

7:43 p.m. — Approaching kickoff in Indianapolis, here’s a look at the Ducks’ uniforms tonight:

5:55 p.m. — A win tonight would move Oregon, FBS’ only remaining undefeated team, to 13-0 this season. 

5:51 p.m. — Two of the Big Ten’s most efficient quarterbacks will match up in this game. Dillon Gabriel (73.5%) led the conference in completion percentage in the regular season, while Drew Allar (71.6%) ranked third.

5:47 p.m. — Here’s a look at the scene for tonight’s Big Ten title game at Lucas Oil Stadium:

Oregon vs. Penn State start time

  • Day: December 7, 2024
  • Time: 8 p.m. ET

The Ducks and Nittany Lions will face off at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday. The Big Ten Championship will be played at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.

It will also mark the first head-to-head matchup between Penn State and Oregon since the 1995 Rose Bowl.

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What channel is Oregon vs. Penn State on today? 

  • TV Channel: CBS
  • Streaming: Paramount+, Fubo

Saturday’s matchup between Oregon and Penn State will be broadcast on CBS. Streaming options include Paramount+ or Fubo, which carries CBS in its lineup.

College football schedule for conference championship week

Friday, Dec. 6

Stream all of Friday’s games live on Fubo

Matchup Time (ET) TV channel
Western Kentucky vs. Jacksonville State 7 p.m. CBSSN
No. 20 UNLV vs. No. 10 Boise State 8 p.m. Fox
Tulane vs. No. 24 Army 8 p.m. ABC

Saturday, Dec. 7

Stream all of Saturday’s games live on Fubo

Matchup Time (ET) TV channel
No. 16 Iowa State vs. No. 15 Arizona State Noon ABC
Ohio vs. Miami (Ohio) Noon ESPN
Southern vs. Jackson State 2 p.m. ESPN2
No. 5 Georgia vs. No. 2 Texas 4 p.m. ABC
Marshall vs. Louisiana 7:30 p.m. ESPN
No. 3 Penn State vs. No. 1 Oregon 8 p.m. CBS
No. 17 Clemson vs. No. 8 SMU 8 p.m. ABC

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