EUGENE, Ore. – In front of a roaring crowd of 57,652 at Autzen Stadium, the second‑ranked Oregon Ducks secured a hard‑earned 34‑27 victory over the Boise State Broncos in their 2026 season opener. The win came after a tense fourth quarter, with the Ducks finally pulling ahead on a spectacular 62‑yard catch‑and‑run by wide receiver Dakorien Moore.
Key moments
Moore’s play, which featured a stutter‑step, stop, and drop of Boise State defensive back Roman Tillmon, put Oregon ahead with 7:51 left in the game. The momentum shift followed a series of special‑teams miscues by both squads, including a muffed punt by Oregon’s Evan Stewart that led to a Boise State fumble recovery and a quick touchdown.
Quarterback Dante Moore (no relation) was efficient, completing 28 of 37 passes for 388 yards and three touchdowns. His first score was a 27‑yard strike to Jamari Johnson, sparking the Ducks’ offense after a sluggish start. Moore also connected repeatedly with Jeremiah McClellan, who hauled in six receptions for 150 yards and a touchdown.
Statistical snapshot
Oregon amassed 497 total yards, but the Broncos forced the Ducks into ten penalties costing 90 yards and limited the ground game to just 119 rushing yards. Boise State, despite being a 24.5‑point underdog, kept the game close by converting both of Oregon’s fourth‑down attempts in the first half and capitalizing on Oregon’s special‑teams errors.
Defensively, Oregon’s Koi Perich led the team with 11 tackles, while the secondary forced several key stops that helped preserve the lead late in the game.
Looking ahead
Head coach Dan Lanning, now in his fifth year, will likely focus on tightening special‑teams execution and reducing penalties as the Ducks move forward. The roster remains loaded with talent, and the victory keeps Oregon on track for a national‑championship push.
Fans left Autzen Stadium buzzing, confident that the Ducks can overcome early‑season hiccups and continue their quest for conference supremacy.
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