Oregon just dropped 69 points on Oklahoma State, and the hype around the Ducks has Penn State fans on edge ahead of the upcoming Whiteout showdown in Beaver Stadium. Host Zach Seyko and recruiting expert Brian Smith break down why Dante Moore and Oregon’s weapons will test PSU, how the trenches could decide the game, and why Penn State still has an edge at home.

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00:00 – Oregon Scores 69 & Penn State Fans React

01:54 – Dante Moore’s Growth & Oregon’s Offensive Firepower

04:31 – Why Oregon Looks Like CFB’s Best Team (For Now)

06:29 – Context: Oklahoma State’s Struggles & QB Injury

08:30 – How Penn State vs Oregon Could Be Won in the Trenches

10:29 – Oregon’s WR/Tight End Weapons vs PSU Secondary

13:56 – Recruiting Win: DT Tavian Branch Commits to Penn State

16:46 – Branch’s Fit at DT & Comparison to Alonzo Ford

18:55 – How Deion Barnes Finds “Diamonds in the Rough”

19:55 – Recruiting Spotlight: No. 1 QB Elijah Haven Visiting PSU

23:55 – Haven vs Croucher: PSU’s 2027 QB Decision

29:44 – Why PSU’s 2027 Class Could Be Special