Week 5 of the college football season brings us two unbeaten teams separated by a line of just a field goal.

Oregon and Penn State square off in a matchup with stakes that stretch well beyond September. The winner strengthens its playoff case, while the loser faces a steeper climb toward the Big Ten title race.

It's the young, explosive Ducks against the seasoned and steady Nittany Lions, a clash of flash versus reliability, with playoff ripples on the line.

> Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock

Line: Penn State -3.5

> Money line : Penn State (-170), Oregon (+145)

> Over/Under: 51.5 (O -110, U -110)

Betting trends

Courtesy of ESPN Research

Penn State is 4-20 SU (10-14 ATS) against top 10 teams under James Franklin, and2-1 SU (2-1 ATS) as a favorite against top 10 teams under

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