Live score update as the No. 2 Oregon Ducks football team returns to Autzen Stadium with the highest pre-season AP Poll ranking in program history to take on the Boise State Broncos.

No. 2 Oregon opens its season against Boise State in a matchup with major postseason implications. The Ducks enter one of their most anticipated seasons in program history under coach Dan Lanning with serious expectations of winning the national championship. Oregon has 38 wins over the past three seasons, the most in college football.

EUGENE — It was far from pretty and often nowhere near the standard of the No. 2 team in the land, but Oregon football had just enough big plays to get past Boise State, 34-27, on Saturday afternoon at Autzen Stadium.

Ducks hold on against Broncos, 34-27

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.

Oregon players didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to “Shout” during their game. The Ducks play the song every home game at Autzen Stadium, and it's a beloved tradition.

No. 2 Oregon football escaped visiting Boise State's upset effort by defeating the Broncos 34-27 on Saturday afternoon.