Oregon vs. Boise State: Game Recap and Highlights

The No. 6 Oregon Ducks, led by quarterback Dillon Gabriel, faced off against Boise State on Saturday at Autzen Stadium, aiming for their second win of the season. Boise State, however, has won all three of their past matchups against Oregon, although they haven't played since 2017.

Final Score: Oregon 37, Boise State 34

Oregon won the game with a 25-yard field goal by Atticus Sappington as time ran out, sealing a close 37-34 victory.

Fourth Quarter Highlights:

• Score: Oregon 34, Boise State 34
  Oregon tied the game with an exciting 100-yard kickoff return by Noah Whittington. There was a review to check if he dropped the ball before crossing the goal line, but the call stood.

• Score: Boise State 34, Oregon 27
  Boise State took the lead after an Oregon turnover, with Ashton Jeanty scoring on an 8-yard run. Boise State managed to score 14 points off two quick turnovers from Oregon.

• Fumble Trouble for Oregon
  Dillon Gabriel fumbled the ball on a run, and Boise State recovered at Oregon’s 22-yard line. This set up another scoring opportunity for the Broncos.

• Score: Boise State 27, Oregon 27
  Oregon turned the ball over, and Boise State quickly tied the game with a 70-yard touchdown run by Ashton Jeanty.

Third Quarter Highlights:

• Score: Oregon 27, Boise State 20
  Oregon’s Tez Johnson returned a punt 85 yards for a touchdown, giving the Ducks a 27-20 lead. It was Oregon's first punt return touchdown since 2018.

• Score: Oregon 20, Boise State 20
  The Ducks tied the game with a 59-yard touchdown pass from Dillon Gabriel to Traeshon Holden. Unfortunately, the extra point was missed.

• Targeting Call
  Boise State's safety, Alexander Teubner, was ejected for targeting after a helmet-to-helmet hit on Oregon’s quarterback Dillon Gabriel.

First Half Recap:

At halftime, Boise State led 20-14.

• Score: Boise State 20, Oregon 14
  Boise State’s Jonah Dalmas kicked a 30-yard field goal right before halftime to increase their lead.

• Score: Boise State 17, Oregon 14
  Boise State's quarterback Maddux Madsen threw a 17-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Camper, giving the Broncos the lead again.

• Score: Oregon 14, Boise State 10
  Oregon responded with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Gabriel to Evan Stewart, regaining the lead.

Boise State's defense also managed to sack Gabriel twice, causing Oregon's offense some struggles. 

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Key Players:

For Oregon:

• Passing: Dillon Gabriel, 9 for 10, 133 yards, 1 touchdown
• Rushing: Jordan James, 7 carries for 38 yards
• Receiving: Evan Stewart, 4 catches for 106 yards, 1 touchdown

For Boise State:

• Passing: Maddux Madsen, 12 for 21, 115 yards, 1 touchdown
• Rushing: Ashton Jeanty, 14 carries for 85 yards, 1 touchdown

Looking Ahead: Both teams will continue their seasons, with Oregon facing Oregon State next, and Boise State playing against Portland State. Oregon now sits at 2-0, while Boise State drops to 1-1.