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Penn State began their season with what seemed like modest, manageable wins over FIU and Villanova—teams that are not even eligible for the NCAA tournament, let alone the College Football Playoff. These victories, framed as stepping stones, set an early tone of overconfidence in the team’s capabilities. But the real trouble started when they faced Oregon during the iconic White Out night—a game that was poised to define their season.