Week 5 of college football is shaping up to be a wild ride. No. 6 Oregon is heading to Happy Valley to face the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions.
This Big Ten showdown is more than just a rematch of last season’s championship. There’s plenty of intrigue off the field, too—like Penn State’s quarterback Drew Allar landing a big NIL deal with Venmo just days before kickoff.
Both teams are unbeaten. This will be their first real test, and honestly, it feels like anything could happen under the lights.
Rematch of Last Season’s Big Ten Championship
Last year, Oregon took down Penn State in the Big Ten title game. Their playoff run ended at the hands of Ohio State.
Penn State made it to the semifinals but got knocked out by Notre Dame. Now both squads are back, and this rematch could be a turning point for their playoff dreams.
Oregon’s New Quarterback: Dante Moore
Oregon’s rolling with Dante Moore at quarterback this year. He’s a Heisman hopeful stepping in for Dillon Gabriel, who’s now with the Browns.
Moore’s first real road test? A night game in front of a wild, white-out Penn State crowd. That’s a lot to handle, but if he can keep his cool, Oregon might just have something special brewing.
Penn State’s Experienced Leadership
Penn State has senior quarterback Drew Allar running the show. He’s got experience, a steady hand, and he’ll need every bit of it against Oregon’s defense.
Allar’s also making headlines off the field, thanks to his new NIL partnership with Venmo.
Drew Allar’s NIL Deal with Venmo
Just before game week, Allar signed an NIL deal with Venmo. He’s now the face of Penn State’s Venmo Debit Mastercard.
This move says a lot about how NIL deals are changing college sports. It also shows Allar’s got some business savvy.
Allar talked about how Venmo fits into college life: Whenever we go out to eat or something like that, we’re just splitting the bill. And instead of having to divide it up between four credit cards, just have one credit card and then we put the payment on Venmo, he said.
When we go out and play golf, covering rounds, or each other, too. It’s very multiple in the way you can use it. I’ve appreciated that about it, not having to carry cash on me all the time, I can just Venmo somebody that I need to.
He called the partnership a cool opportunity: It was a cool opportunity for me to partner with a company or a brand that I use on a regular basis. Since I’ve gotten here at Penn State, it is like the first time I really started using Venmo, and it’s helped me out a lot.
High Stakes for Both Teams
Penn State and Oregon both come in undefeated, but let’s be honest, neither has faced a big test yet. Penn State’s non-conference schedule has been almost too easy.
This game is the first real challenge for both sides. The stakes feel huge, and it’s hard not to feel the tension building.
ESPN’s “College GameDay” Coverage
ESPN’s “College GameDay” will be on campus, so the spotlight is definitely on. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC—expect plenty of eyes on Happy Valley.
Betting Odds and Predictions
The betting lines are moving, and everyone’s got a take on who’ll cover the spread. Both teams have looked sharp, but we’ll see what happens when the pressure’s on and the stadium’s rocking.
If you want a deeper dive or more predictions, check out the full article on [Newsweek](https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/penn-state-qb-drew-allar-makes-major-business-move-days-before-oregon-game-10775608).
Conclusion
The No. 6 Oregon Ducks and the No. 3 Penn State Nittany Lions are about to face off in a game that’s got everyone buzzing. Both teams are undefeated, which just cranks up the anticipation even more.
Drew Allar’s fresh NIL deal with Venmo? That’s a curveball in the story, and honestly, it’s kind of cool to see off-the-field headlines mixing with the on-field hype.
Everyone’s going to be watching Happy Valley. It feels like something big is about to happen, doesn’t it?
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