The Oregon football team will play in one of the most unique settings in all of sports Saturday, Sept. 27 when it takes on Penn State in a battle between top-10 opponents.

Dan Lanning and the Ducks (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) will have a chance to earn a signature victory against the Nittany Lions (3-0) in the latter's famed "White Out" atmosphere at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa.

Here's what fans need to know about Happy Valley, the region including and around Penn State University. Buy Oregon football tickets

Why is Penn State called Happy Valley?

The origins of State College and its surrounding region's nickname of "Happy Valley" differ greatly, and the true answer is unknown.

The region in Centre County contains the borough of State College and five townships: College, Halfmoo

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