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No. 2 Penn State's upcoming game against No. 5 Oregon is a critical test of their national championship potential.

The Nittany Lions' non-conference schedule against weaker opponents has provided little insight into their ability to compete with top-tier teams.

Coach James Franklin and quarterback Drew Allar are under significant pressure to perform well in this high-stakes matchup.

This is the moment for James Franklin and No. 2 Penn State .

No. 1 Ohio State looms in early November. Should the current US LBM Coaches Poll hold, the Nittany Lions ’ trip to Columbus would be the Big Ten’s first No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup since Ohio State and Michigan faced off in 2006. No. 12 Indiana comes to Beaver Stadium a week later.

Those games will decide the Big Ten standi

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