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Oregon’s 34-27 loss threatens No. 2 AP spot

9/7/2026

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Summary

Longhorns Rise

Texas Longhorns rise to ESPN’s weekly FPI leader after a 59-0 win over Texas State.
LSU Tigers climb to No. 11 in the AP Top 25 following a 51-10 victory over Clemson.
Ole Miss Rebels beat Louisville 41-38 in Week 1’s sole ranked-vs-ranked matchup.
Ohio State Buckeyes stay No. 2 in the FPI after a 56-3 win over Ball State.
Oregon Ducks’ 34-27 win over Boise State threatens their No. 2 AP poll spot.

Summary

Oregon Owes Boise

Oregon must pay Boise State $1.4 million within 120 days of the September 5 game.
Defensive line coach Tony Tuioti will watch his two sons face each other on the field.
Coach Dan Lanning called the win a “wake-up call,” citing poor starts and critical-situation failures.
Oregon committed 10 penalties for 90 yards, including two unsportsmanlike conduct fouls.
Boise State held possession for over 31 minutes, out-lasting Oregon’s ball control.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the Bowl Championship Series replaced the Bowl Alliance, matching the top two teams in a rotating championship among four major bowls. The first BCS title, the 1999 Fiesta Bowl, had Tennessee beat Florida State and cemented a ranking system that lasted through 2013. That legacy continues to influence scheduling and TV contracts for programs such as Texas, LSU and Oregon.

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Longhorns Rise

Texas Longhorns rise to ESPN’s weekly FPI leader after a 59-0 win over Texas State.
LSU Tigers climb to No. 11 in the AP Top 25 following a 51-10 victory over Clemson.
Ole Miss Rebels beat Louisville 41-38 in Week 1’s sole ranked-vs-ranked matchup.
Ohio State Buckeyes stay No. 2 in the FPI after a 56-3 win over Ball State.
Oregon Ducks’ 34-27 win over Boise State threatens their No. 2 AP poll spot.

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