Penn State didn’t expect to be here as of last week but here it is, getting ready to play Oregon.
As of seven days ago, it looked like the Big Ten title game would surely pit No. 1 Oregon against No. 2 Ohio State.
But Ohio State couldn’t seal the deal as a three-touchdown home favorite against hated Michigan, and because Penn State did its job against Maryland, its Penn State, not Ohio State, that’s playing for the Big Ten title.
It’s Penn State’s first appearance in the conference championship game since 2016, when it beat Wisconsin in a 35-31 classic.
Who knows what will happen Saturday night but as of game day, Penn State is the underdog.
WHAT ARE THE ODDS?
EUGENE, OR – NOVEMBER 30: Oregon Ducks wide receiver Tez Johnson (15) celebrates a touchdown with Oregon Ducks wide receiver Traeshon Holden (1) during a college football game between the Washington Huskies and Oregon Ducks on November 30, 2024 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Brian Murphy/Icon Sportswire)
Oregon is a 3.5-point favorite per FanDuel Sportsbook. It’s only the second time this season that Penn State has been an underdog, the first time being at home against Ohio State Nov. 2. That game is also the only one Penn State lost this season, dropping a 20-13 heartbreaker and fueling the narrative that Penn State can’t beat elite competition.
Coach James Franklin and company have a chance to flip the script in Indy.
HOW TO WATCH, LISTEN, STREAM
Photo by Matt Lynch, Nittany Sports Now: Penn State football
Plenty of Penn State fans are and will be in Indianapolis for the Oregon game
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— Joe Smeltzer (@joesmeltzer775) December 7, 2024
For those who won’t be, here’s a how to watch, steam and listen to the game.
Kickoff time: 8
TV: CBS
TV announcers: Brad Nessler (PXP), Gary Danielson (color), Jenny Dell (sideline)
Streaming: Paramount+
Radio: Penn State football radio affiliates
Radio announcers: Steve Jones (PXP), Jack Ham (color), Brian Tripp (sideline)
SiriusXM/Internet: 82/84/195/957
