NBC to Air Penn State-Oregon In 4K This Saturday

By Phillip Swann
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TV Answer Man, do you know if NBC will have any more Big Ten games in 4K? – Jerry, East Lansing, Michigan.

Jerry, NBC this Saturday (September 27, 2025) will air the Penn State-Oregon Big Ten matchup in upscaled 4K. The game, which will kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET, will be simulcast in HD 1080i on NBC affiliates.

Which Providers Will Carry the Game In 4K?
DIRECTV, Optimum TV, Fubo and YouTube TV are among the TV providers that will carry the game in 4K on special 4K channels. Consult your on-screen guide to see if your provider will carry the game in 4K. 

The game will be available in 1080p HD on Peacock, the NBC operated streaming service. You will need a minimum of Peacock’s $10.99 a month plan to watch the game.

The NBC broadcast will be upscaled to 4K on DIRECTV and YouTube TV, meaning it will be produced in 1080p HD and upscaled to the higher format for home delivery. While upscaled 4K is not regarded as precise or vivid as native 4K (4K on-site production; 4K cameras; and 4K transmission to the home), it can deliver a more colorful and clear picture than a regular HD image.

Who’s Expected to Win?
Third ranked Penn State, which is 3-0, is a 3.5-point favorite at home while 5th ranked Oregon is 4-0. ESPN’s Matchup Predictor gives Penn State a 51.1 percent chance of winning.

Who Are the Top Players In the Game?
Oregon is led by sophomore QB Dante Moore who’s completed 80 percent of his passes this season. Penn State is led by junior quarterback Drew Allan who’s completed 64.1 percent of his passes.

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