Coach Dan Lanning's second-ranked team was supposed to dominate. Instead, the Ducks trailed at halftime and barely escaped Autzen with a victory.

Broncos come up just short against Ducks, 34-27

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.

Boise State kicked off the 2026 season on Saturday with a 34-27 near-upset of No. 2 Oregon at Autzen Stadium. The Broncos held a 10-point first-half lead and entered halftime up 17-14, but the Ducks made enough plays down the stretch to earn the win.

The No. 2 Oregon Ducks open up their 2026 season with a home game against Boise State on Saturday. The Ducks are more than four-score favorites, but the Broncos lead the all-time series, 3-1. And Dan Lanning’s team is not overlooking one of the top teams in the Group of Six.

The Boise State Broncos' journey into Eugene, Oregon, has been impacted by the local weather.

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

No. 2 Oregon had to work for it. The Ducks opened the 2026 season with a thrilling 34-27 victory over Boise State at Autzen Stadium, overcoming a 17-7 halftime deficit before taking control in the second half.