Oregon and Penn State don’t have a long history of battles on or off the football field, but that’s beginning to change with the Ducks joinging the Big Ten and the Nittany Lions expanding their efforts to the West coast.

In the Oregon Ducks' most recent episode of Ducks vs. Them, Oregon coach Dan Lanning showed off yet another motivational tactic, comparing his team's physicalit

Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning addressed the long-term ramifications of facing Penn State in the Big Ten Championship Game.

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.

Penn State cornerback Audavion Collins (29) celebrates after an interception with Abdul Carter (11) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger) AP

Penn State is a surprising entrant to the Big Ten Championship Game after Ohio State’s loss to Michigan as the Nittany Lions will look to stop Oregon's undefeat