The No. 6 Oregon Ducks will take on the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions on Saturday, and Oregon has already teased its uniforms for the Penn State White Out. In addition to style, Oregon's uniforms demonstrate just how different these programs are
The No. 6 Oregon Ducks travel to Happy Valley to face the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions in a Big Ten clash with conference and College Football Playoff implications. Oregon coach Dan Lanning and the Ducks also face the challenge of lodging as State College, PA is a small town of roughly 41,228 people with limited hotel options.
The area is buzzing with increased fan interest from all over the country, as the top-10 matchup will also be hosting ESPN's College GameDay. It's the first time Lanning will play at Beaver Stadium and he's communicated how excited he is to experience the White Out, one of the most iconic traditions in college football. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore warms up as the Oregon Ducks host the Oklahoma State Cowboys on Sept. 6, 2025, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. / Ben Lonergan/The Register-Guard / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThe logistics for a road game can be quite intricate. As the Ducks continue to play vs. new Big Ten programs, Oregon also gets to experience new stadiums and cities. The Blair County Convention Center in Altoona, Pennsylvania will host the Ducks the weekend of Sept. 27 - a first for the convention center and a big win for the venue.Oregon committed months ago to stay there per the Mirror. The hotels for the team are adjacent to the convention center... and while parts of the hotel are under renovation, Schilling said he was assured there will be no construction in the rooms reserved for the visiting team.Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning before Oklahoma State Cowboys game / Darby Winter / Oregon Ducks on SThe excitement surrounding the Big Ten Title rematch speaks volumes to Oregon's growing footprint in the conference. While the USC Trojans and UCLA Bruins were the first Pac-12 teams to join the Big Ten, the Ducks have thrived in conference realignment. Oregon is making its presence felt as reigning Big Ten champions who have rebuilt the roster after losing Heisman Trophy finalist Dillon Gabriel and 10 more Ducks to the NFL. The Ducks are a perfect 10-0 in Big Ten play since joining the conference. This matchup is a bit of a symbol of the clash between Oregon's flash vs. traditional Penn State. The contrast is exemplified in the uniforms between the two teams. While the Nittany Lions will stick to their traditional look, the Ducks are donning white glow-in-the-dark cleats. The "Mummy Duck" Nike Vaporposite cleats nearly broke the internet and now, Ducks fans hope their team can back up the fashion statement with a bold statement on the field. Nov 16, 2024; Madison, Wisconsin, USA; Oregon Ducks head coach Dan Lanning looks on during the first quarter against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn ImagesMORE: How Oregon's Uniforms vs. Penn State Show Contrast Between Two Programs Ahead of the game, Lanning was asked about the environment at Beaver Stadium if the team is playing “Mo Bamba” at practice to prepare. “It’ll play. It’ll play a couple times. We’ll do everything we can to be prepared for that environment for sure,” Lanning said. “I don’t love that song.” Sep 6, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks around the field prior to the game against the Florida International Panthers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images / Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images“We need this place rocking. Need to have a distinct home-field advantage. I’m expecting this to be an environment like no one has ever seen,” Franklin said. “This is a four-quarter, one play at a time game that we need to be on our feet, screaming a collective battle cry in the stadium. So we’re going to need everybody’s help.” The No. 6 Oregon Ducks and No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions will kick off on Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. PT on NBC.Bri Amaranthus is an Emmy-winning sports reporter with over 12 years of experience in television, radio, podcasting, and digital sports journalism. She has been with Sports Illustrated for four years, providing breaking news, exclusive interviews, and analysis on the NFL, college sports, and the NBA. Prior to joining SI, Bri hosted NBC Sports Northwest's prime-time television show, where she also served as the Oregon beat reporter and created content covering both the NBA and college sports. Throughout her career, Bri has achieved significant milestones, including covering major events like the NBA Finals, NFL playoffs, College Football Playoff, NCAA Basketball Tournament, NFL Draft, and the NFL Combine. She earned a D1 scholarship to play softball at the University of San Diego and won two state softball titles in high school in Oregon. In addition to her Emmy win for NBC's All-Star Coach special, she has received multiple Emmy nominations, highlighting her dedication and talent in sports journalism.
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