The Big Ten Championship between Oregon and Penn State last year was an absolute rollercoaster. The Nittany Lions’ defense was kept off balance at nearly every turn by the Ducks’ fast and furious offense. What began as an easy win soon became a close game as Penn State fought back, but ultimately, Oregon won 45-37 because of their speed and strategic plays. Now, in the 2025 season, these two teams will face off against each other on this Saturday, September 27, and Penn State’s preparation for one of the biggest whiteouts of the season is still heavily influenced by the memories of those sudden turns and defensive challenges.

In a recent interview with Nittany Sports Now , DE Dani Dennis-Sutton discussed that the way Jim Knowles allows his defensive line to play freely is one of the

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