Oregon pulls away late to edge Boise State 34‑27

EUGENE, Ore. (Interstat) — Dante Moore threw for 378 yards and three touchdowns as Oregon defeated Boise State 34-27 on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Autzen Stadium in front of 57,652.

Moore completed 28 of 37 passes in Oregon’s season opener. Jeremiah McClellan caught six passes for 150 yards and a touchdown, Dakorien Moore had six receptions for 93 yards and a score, and Jamari Johnson added four catches for 57 yards with a touchdown. Jordon Davison rushed for 90 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.

Visiting Boise State, which fell to 0-1, led 17-14 at halftime. Maddux Madsen completed 15 of 29 passes for 181 yards and threw scoring passes to Matt Wagner, Cam Bates and Sire Gaines. Travis Anderson led Boise State with 11 tackles, while Boen Phelps had eight.

Oregon, now 1-0, tied the score at 24 in the third quarter. Gage Hurych kicked field goals of 26 and 44 yards, and Dakorien Moore’s 62-yard touchdown reception with 7:51 remaining broke the final tie and lifted Oregon to the 34-27 win.