EUGENE — Boise State football put up a fight on Saturday at Autzen Stadium, controlling much of the game against No. 2 Oregon. While the Ducks escaped with a 34-27 win, Danielson’s team showed itself capable of being the Group of Six representative in the College Football Playoff.

Dante Moore threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns, and the No. 2 Oregon Ducks overcame a slow start to down resilient Boise State 34-27 in the season opener for both teams.

Offensive line turnover and third-down struggles showed Oregon still has major work to do to meet national title hopes

EUGENE — For the second time in three seasons, Oregon narrowly escaped an upset against Boise State at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks’ 34-27 win gets them off on the right foot but was not nearly the dominant showing most everyone expected.

The No. 2-ranked Oregon Ducks opened their 2026 college football season by avoiding an upset against Boise State with an exhilarating 34-27 win, led by a standout performance from Dante Moore.

Broncos come up just short against Ducks, 34-27

The Ducks outscored the Broncos by 10 in the second half and took the lead for good on an exceptional touchdown by Dakorien Moore.

The Boise State Broncos visit the No. 2 ranked Oregon Ducks on Saturday afternoon in Week 1 college football action. The Broncos finished the 2025 season 9-5, while Oregon went 13-2. How to Watch Boise State vs Oregon The