No. 2 Oregon opens its third season in the Big Ten conference on September 5 against Boise State, marking the Broncos’ inaugural year in the newly reconstituted Pac-12. This matchup represents the fourth all-time meeting between the two programs, which have produced several memorable contests since first facing off in 2008. The game will air on CBS at 12:30 p.m. PT from Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
Boise State arrives after winning three consecutive Mountain West Conference titles, including during a 9-5 season last year. The Broncos are led by senior quarterback Maddux Madsen, who completed his second season as starter with 2,334 passing yards and 18 touchdowns across 11 games. The offense also features running backs Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines, who combined for nearly 2,000 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns in 2025.
Defensively, Boise State will rely on edge rushers Jayden Virgin-Morgan and Max Stege to anchor the unit. Virgin-Morgan led the team with six sacks and 13 tackles for loss, while cornerback Jaden Mickey has earned preseason honors. The Broncos are favored to win the eight-team Pac-12 conference.
Oregon defeated Boise State 37-34 in their most recent meeting last season, scoring the final 10 points to secure a thrilling victory. Oddsmakers have installed the Ducks as 24.5-point favorites for this rematch, with the over-under set at 52.5 points.
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