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Oregon Ducks Edge Boise State in Season-Opening Thriller
9/6/2026, 9:41:48 PM
Game Summary
On September 5, 2026 the No. 2 Oregon Ducks hosted the unranked Boise State Broncos at Autzen Stadium. After falling behind 17-7 in the second quarter, Oregon rallied to take a 34-27 lead with a 62-yard touchdown reception by wide-out Dakorien Moore midway through the fourth quarter and held on for the win. Oregon posted 497 total yards, including 378 passing yards and three passing touchdowns; Boise State’s Maddux Madsen threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns.
Background & Context
Oregon entered as heavy favorites with a 24-point spread. Boise State, newly aligned with the Pac-12, sought to prove it could compete after a strong 2025 season.
Data & Statistics
- Total offense: Oregon 497 yds; Boise State 274 yds.
- Passing: Dante Moore 28-of-37, 378 yds, 3 TDs; Maddux Madsen 15-of-29, 181 yds, 3 TDs.
- Receiving leaders: Jeremiah McClellan (Oregon) – 6 catches, 150 yds, 1 TD; Dakorien Moore (Oregon) – 6 catches, 93 yds, 1 TD; Rasean Jones (Boise State) – 4 catches, 76 yds.
- Rushing: Oregon 119 yds (Jordon Davison 90 yds, 12 carries); Boise State 93 yds (36 carries).
- Penalties: Oregon 10 for 90 yds; Boise State 3 for 25 yds.
- Turnovers: Oregon – 0; Boise State – 1 (muffed punt).
Official Statements & Responses
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning called the win a “wake-up call,” stressing the need to improve execution. Quarterback Dante Moore said the team “got a lot to learn.” Boise State coach Spencer Danielson praised his squad’s effort but noted there were “no moral victories.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Evan played a good game… I have the utmost trust for him because of how hard he has worked,” — Dan Lanning
- “We talk about starting fast; we didn’t start fast tonight,” — Dan Lanning
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Two sources reported a missed roughing-the-passer penalty on a fourth-quarter third down, while others made no mention of the call. A muffed punt by Oregon’s Evan Stewart was described by some outlets as a potential penalty that was not called. No definitive ruling has been issued.
Why It Matters
The victory preserved Oregon’s unbeaten start and extended its home winning streak against non-conference opponents to 39 games, the nation’s longest active streak. The game highlighted penalties, special-teams miscues, and a stagnant rushing attack that could affect Oregon’s championship push. Boise State’s performance bolsters its credibility in the Pac-12.
