Oregon beats Penn State in double overtime, scrutiny on Franklin grows

No. 6 Oregon defeated No. 3 Penn State 30-24 in double overtime Saturday night at Beaver Stadium, handing the Nittany Lions a second straight loss that intensified scrutiny of coach James Franklin's record in high-ranked games. Oregon won on a 25-yard touchdown pass from Dante Moore to Gary Bryant Jr. in the second overtime, and Penn State's comeback ended on the Nittany Lions' first play from scrimmage when quarterback Drew Allar threw an interception.

Oregon led 17-3 in the fourth quarter before Penn State rallied. Allar connected with Devonte Ross for a touchdown with about 30 seconds remaining to force overtime. In the first extra period Penn State's Kaytron Allen ran for a 4-yard score and Oregon answered through Jamari Johnson. In the decisive second overtime Moore found Bryant for the go-ahead score, and Penn State's possession never advanced past the turnover.

Penn State managed just 276 total yards, with Allar completing passes for 137 yards, two touchdowns and the interception that ended the game. The run game struggled and Oregon controlled possession for extended stretches, limiting opportunities for sustained drives late in regulation and in overtime.