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Oregon Edges Boise State 34-27 After Second‑Half Comeback

A 388-yard, three-touchdown game from Dante Moore powered a second-half rally that highlighted Boise State's competitiveness in its Pac-12 debut.

Overview

  • Oregon won 34-27 after rallying from a 17-14 halftime deficit in the season opener, securing the victory with a 62-yard touchdown from Dakorien Moore with 7:51 left.
  • Dante Moore completed 28 of 37 passes for 388 yards and three touchdowns, leading Oregon's second-half surge that overcame early struggles and turnovers.
  • Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen threw for 181 yards and three touchdowns and gave the Broncos a strong showing despite travel delays caused when their flight was diverted to Portland on Friday.
  • Per a contract between the schools, Oregon owes Boise State $1.4 million for the game, a payment that must be made within 120 days and underscores the financial stakes of high-profile nonconference matchups.
  • The close result on Sept. 5, 2026, tests preseason assumptions about Oregon's dominance and signals that Boise State can compete in the rebuilt Pac-12, a development that could affect rankings, betting markets, and both teams' outlooks this season.