Oregon defense faces one major challenge in White Out clash at Penn State

Oregon Ducks defensive back Nikko Reed (9) celebrates an interception Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, during the Big Ten Championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Oregon Ducks defeated the Penn State Nittany Lions, 45-37. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn ImagesThose who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it.

Last year at the Big Ten Championship, the Oregon defense could not get off the field. The Ducks escaped Indianapolis with a victory in a 45-37 shootout, thanks to a brilliant game from Dillon Gabriel, Tez Johnson and Kenyon Sadiq and two timely interceptions.

The weaknesses exposed in Tosh Lupoi's defensive proved costly three weeks later…