Oregon rallies from slow start, thwarts Boise State's upset bid in season opener

No. 2 Oregon survived a scare in its first game of the 2026 college football season Saturday. Despite entering the opener as heavy favorites over unranked Boise State, the Ducks found themselves tied 27-27 in the fourth quarter. But the Ducks ultimately held off a resilient Broncos team when wide receiver Dakorien Moore hauled in a 62-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Dante Moore, putting Oregon ahead for good. Oregon held on to win 34-27 and extend its home winning streak against nonconferen