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Oregon vs Boise State

Saturday, Sept 5, 2026 | Autzen Stadium, Eugene

TV: TBD | Kickoff: TBD

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Boise State 2025: 9-5

Prediction: High

Last: W 37-34 (2024)

Gates: 90 min before kickoff Clear bags only (12x6x12) Free EmX shuttle Autzen guide → Visitor's guide →

Updated April 13, 2026 | Sources: GoDucks.com, 247Sports, ESPN, Winsipedia

Oregon opens the 2026 season against a Boise State team that nearly upset them 37-34 in 2024. The Broncos were the best Group of Five program in the country before joining the Pac-12 in July 2026, and Ashton Jeanty proved it in 2024. Jeanty declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after his Heisman runner-up season. This is not a warmup game. It is the first test for new coordinators Drew Mehringer and Chris Hampton, and the first time Dante Moore takes the field as the undisputed guy.

Key Matchups

Oregon DL vs Boise State OL

Oregon returns the best defensive line in the country. Washington, Alexander, Tuioti, and Uiagalelei all came back despite having NFL stock. Boise State will struggle to establish the run.

Moore's first test

Moore threw 10 INTs last year. The opener sets the tone. Expect Mehringer to keep it simple: short passes, establish rhythm, build confidence before opening it up.

New coordinators' debut

First real game for Mehringer (OC) and Hampton (DC). Spring practice looked good. But schemes on a whiteboard and schemes against a live opponent are different things.

Boise State Snapshot

Boise State 2025: 9-5 Coach: Spencer Danielson All-time: 1-3 (Boise State leads)

Maddux Madsen

QB

Boise State's returning QB. Started in 2024 while Jeanty got the headlines. Decent arm, extends plays. The guy Oregon's secondary needs to contain early.

Jayden Virgin-Morgan

EDGE

First-team All-Mountain West in 2025. 40 tackles, 10 sacks, and a forced fumble. The 6-3, 245-pound edge rusher steps into the void left by Ahmed Hassanein (drafted by the Lions). Oregon's OL needs to neutralize him early so Moore stays clean.

Oregon Players to Watch

What to Watch

Moore's first 3 drives set the tone for the season. Watch Mehringer's play-calling identity emerge. And watch how the crowd responds to this team after the Peach Bowl loss.

Visiting Boise State Fans?

Welcome to Eugene. You are going to have a great time. Autzen will be loud. The food is good. The people are friendly. Here is everything you need.

Ducks vs Them: Boise State

2024

Ducks vs Them: Oregon vs Boise State

The official pregame hype video from Oregon Athletics. W 37-34.

Via GoDucks / Oregon Athletics

Score Prediction

High Confidence

Oregon 38, Boise State 17

Oregon's talent advantage is massive. The DL will overwhelm Boise's offense. Autzen night opener will be electric. But the Broncos will keep it interesting for a half.

How to Watch

TBD

TV Channel

TBD

Kickoff

Frequently Asked Questions

Oregon hosts Boise State on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. It is the season opener for both teams.

Oregon beat Boise State 37-34 on September 7, 2024 at Autzen Stadium. The Broncos kept it close into the fourth quarter behind Ashton Jeanty's rushing performance.

Maddux Madsen returns as Boise State's starting quarterback. Madsen is a redshirt senior who started in both 2024 (2,714 yards, 22 TDs) and 2025 (2,334 yards, 18 TDs) for the Broncos.

No. Ashton Jeanty declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after his Heisman runner-up season and was selected 6th overall by the Las Vegas Raiders. He is not on Boise State's 2026 roster.

Boise State leads the all-time series 3-1. Oregon's only win was 37-34 on September 7, 2024 at Autzen Stadium. Boise State won the previous three meetings (2008, 2009, 2017). Series record per Winsipedia (April 2026).

Saturday, September 5, 2026. Oregon hosts Boise State in the season opener at Autzen Stadium. It is Week 1 of the 2026 college football season.

No. Boise State officially joins the Pac-12 on July 1, 2026, along with Colorado State, Fresno State, and San Diego State. The 2026 Oregon game is a non-conference matchup because Oregon is in the Big Ten.

Autzen Stadium is located at 2700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Eugene, Oregon. The free EmX shuttle runs on game days. Parking lots open 4 hours before kickoff. Clear bags only (12x6x12 max). Full details in our Autzen Stadium guide and Visitor's Guide.

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