‘Cherry on top’: Penn State, Oregon to Big Ten Championship Game

The 2024 Big Ten Championship Game, set for Dec. 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, features a matchup between No. 1 Oregon Ducks and No. 4 Penn State Nittany Lions.& & The contest marks the first season under the Big Ten’s no-division format; the game determines not only the Big Ten Conference champion but also key College Football Playoff implications.& Oregon, in its inaugural Big Ten season by way of the PAC-12, enters the contest as the nation’s only unbeaten college football program at 12-0, winning nine games in the conference.& The Ducks, led by head coach Dan Lanning, showcased a solid offense and disciplined defense throughout their schedule, securing decisive wins against major players like Ohio State.& “You come to Oregon to play in games and what we have created this season is really special,” Lanning said after the Ducks’ win against Washington on Nov. 30.& Lanning said he is excited to go to Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship Game.& This will be Oregon’s first appearance in the Big Ten title game, as they aim to solidify their position as the No. 1 seed in the playoff standings.& On the other side of the matchup is...