Penn State and Oregon are days away from squaring off in the Big Ten championship game. The Nittany Lions and Ducks are playing for conference bragging rights, as well as a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff — and possibly the No. 1 overall seed.

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel, named Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year and Quarterback of the Year on Tuesday, is No. 2 nationally in completion percentage (73.5), 10th in passing yards (3,275) and tied for 12th in total touchdowns (31), including 24 passing TDs.

Penn State’s Abdul Carter, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, has been a menace around the edge this season, racking up career-highs with 10 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss. Oregon’s offense is well aware of the threat he presents on the defensive line.