Episode notes
A mammoth week five is in the books and the whole weekend live up to the hype, from the undercards to the headliners. Many things were learned and narratives are beginning to take shape.
In the nightcap, Oregon finished a thrilled 2OT affair with a walk-off interception of Drew Allar. After 13 combined points in the first three quarters, the two squads scored 41 in the 4th and OT, including a rally from a 17-3 deficit by Penn State. However, same as it ever was, the Lions fell short against a top-10 foe. The season's goals are still in front of the Lions, but where does this team go after falling short again in a top matchup? On the other side, has Oregon cemented its status as the team-to-beat in the Big Ten?
In the early slate, Illinois and USC traded barbs, including a pair of lead changes in the final two minutes, in a thrilling 3 ...