College football fans knew that they were likely to see an instant classic between the No. 5 Oregon Ducks and No. 2 Penn State Nittany Lions in a white-out at Beaver Stadium. I’m not sure fans had any idea that they were going to witness a game as thrilling as that one.
What was a 3-3 rock fight in the first half turned into a thrill 30-24 double-overtime win for Dan Lanning and the Ducks, sealed by an interception from safety Dillon Thieneman to give Oregon its biggest win on the road in years, and the biggest win of Lanning’s career.
After going up 17-3 in the second half, it appeared that Oregon might walk out of Happy Valley with a comfortable win, but the Nittany Lions weren’t going away that easily. Drew Allar led Penn State on a pair of touchdown drives late in the game, tieing it at 17-17 in the final minute to force overtime.
From there, the two traded touchdowns in OT, and despite Oregon missing their two-point conversion attempt in the second OT, the interception from Allar to Thieneman ended the game.
It was a celebration on the field, and all the way across the country in Eugene as the Ducks improved to 5-0 on the season, and undoubtedly set themselves up for another trip to the College Football Playoff and Big Ten Championship.
Unsurprisingly, Oregon fans went ballistic online, soaking in the moment. Here’s a look at how they celebrated throughout and after the contest.
An Amazing Atmosphere
Game hasn’t started yet and I already think this is the coolest college football environment I’ve ever seen.
β Tyson Alger (@tysonalger) September 27, 2025
Nothing But Respect for the White Out
One of the best atmosphere’s in College Football π€―
pic.twitter.com/KyeGhTpeqqβ SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) September 28, 2025
Please Give Dierre Hill The Ball
Dierre Hill Jr with the big run! pic.twitter.com/42aMcePhIn
β Austin π¦ (@deviousduck_) September 28, 2025
When Will This Not Be The Case
Field goals will always haunt us
β Barstool Ducks (@BarstoolDucks) September 28, 2025
Oregon’s Defense is Standing Up
Tosh Lupoi Legacy Game loading????
β Erik GarcΓa Gundersen (he/him/his) (@Erik_Gundersen) September 28, 2025
The Guts to Make This Throw…
Moore to Moore on 4th down! pic.twitter.com/g9qjS4hmiV
β Austin π¦ (@deviousduck_) September 28, 2025
Breakout Game for Bear Alexander
Bear has played very well tonight. Heβs gotten more time each game and heβs showing off tonight.
β Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 28, 2025
Look at Bear Go
Bear Alexander! pic.twitter.com/RqXARKNZtp
β Austin π¦ (@deviousduck_) September 28, 2025
A Rock Fight in the 1st Half
An 80 minute first half. The offense has seen some flashes. Have to be more consistent. We are close to converting these third downs. A few more yards would help.
Defensively have to continue stopping the run. Keep working. Effort.β Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 28, 2025
A Thousand Cuts
Dan Lanning halftime radio: “I love it man. This is a fight. This is exactly what you sign up for. We’re getting some small cuts, small cuts, eventually we’re going to hit an artery.”
β James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) September 28, 2025
Shout Out the Defensive Line
Oregons DL is getting PAID tonight
β kwade (@KwadeSays) September 28, 2025
Noah Was Down!
Oregon fumbled on this play and Penn State recovered.
It was overturned and the Ducks later scored to take a 10-3 lead in the third quarter πpic.twitter.com/wPHITTyjAY
β DraftKings (@DraftKings) September 28, 2025
DYER WAS DOWN! NOAH WAS DOWN!
After years of Oregon justifiably bemoaning that “Dyer was down,” they now scream with joy that, in fact, “Noah was down.”
β Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) September 28, 2025
Put it in the Louvre
Photo goes hard: pic.twitter.com/JT8b3Ck7Ku
β College Football Alerts ξ¨ (@CFBAlerts_) September 28, 2025
Dan Lanning Strikes Again
That is Oregon/Dan Lanning football, going for the kill rather than doing the typical Big Ten thing and kicking the FG. Ducks have been such a phenomenal addition to the league.
β Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) September 28, 2025
Best Coach in the Nation
Dan Lanning pic.twitter.com/zdyqhq9wA8
β SleeperCFB (@SleeperCFB) September 28, 2025
He’s LIT
Dan is LIT π pic.twitter.com/ATW6j6yYNj
β Austin π¦ (@deviousduck_) September 28, 2025
The Cigars are Coming
DANIEL ARTHUR LANNING pic.twitter.com/ouZHtt3A4v
β Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) September 28, 2025
Excuse the Language
Holy shit. pic.twitter.com/AlqjAulCkt
β Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) September 28, 2025
Coach and QB
Dan Lanning sharing a special moment with QB1 Dante Moore. pic.twitter.com/RAKFlFiphd
β Zachary Neel (@zacharycneel) September 28, 2025
Will Compton Approves
Dan Lanning pic.twitter.com/guTtpeo0n1
β Will Compton (@_willcompton) September 28, 2025
That’s High Praise
Dante Moore is the best QB Dan Lanning has coached at Oregon.
β Danny Kanell (@dannykanell) September 28, 2025
It Just Means More
Oregon running to taunt the Penn State student section on White Out night is what makes CFB special
β Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) September 28, 2025
The 5-star Loves It
A THOUSAND CUTS pic.twitter.com/ommNqXCKXm
β Immanuel Iheanacho β (@immanueli24) September 28, 2025
This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oregon Duck fans react to 2OT win vs. Penn State on social media