Penn State’s Abdul Carter, the Big Ten defensive player of the year, has been a menace around the edge this season, racking up career-highs with 10 sacks and 19.5 tackles for loss. Oregon’s offense is well aware of the threat he presents on the defensive line.

Drumroll please ... Oregon finishes the regular season on top in the Big Ten Power rankings. Penn State is second and Ohio State held on to third.

Oregon tight end Terrance Ferguson (#3) celebrates after his touchdown reception as the No. 1 Ducks host the Washington Huskies in a Big Ten college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024. Sean Meagher/The Oregonian