In a thrilling start to the 2026 college football season, the No. 2 Oregon Ducks held off a determined Boise State Broncos team to win 34‑27 on Saturday at Autzen Stadium. The Ducks entered the game as heavy favorites, but the Broncos kept the contest tight, tying the game at 27‑27 late in the fourth quarter.

Key moments

Boise State struck first, with quarterback Maddux Madsen connecting on a 13‑yard pass to Cam Bates for a touchdown. Oregon answered early in the second quarter when Jordon Davison dove in from the 1‑yard line. After a punt muff by Evan Stewart, the Broncos reclaimed the lead on a 37‑yard reception by Sire Gaines, and Canaan Moore added a 29‑yard field goal before halftime.

Just before the break, Oregon narrowed the gap with a 27‑yard pass from Dante Moore to Jamari Johnson, making it 17‑14 at halftime. In the third quarter, the Ducks took the lead on an 8‑yard touchdown catch by Jeremiah McClellan, but Boise State tied it again on a 7‑yard pass from Madsen to Matt Wagner.

Game‑winning drive

The decisive moment came with 19 seconds left in regulation. Wide receiver Dakorien Moore sprinted downfield and hauled in a 62‑yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dante Moore, giving Oregon a 34‑27 lead that the Broncos could not overcome.

Both teams exchanged field goals in the fourth quarter—Oregon’s Gage Hurych and Boise State’s Canaan Moore—before the final touchdown sealed the win for the Ducks.

Looking ahead

Oregon’s victory extends its home winning streak against non‑conference opponents to 39 games, the longest active streak in the nation. The Ducks will travel to Stillwater next week for a matchup with Oklahoma State, while Boise State returns home to host Memphis in Week 2.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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