Oregon survives Boise State: Ducks’ second-half surge just enough to keep upset-minded Broncos at bay

No. 2 Oregon survived a strong upset bid from Boise State with a 34-27 win in Week 1. Ducks receiver Dakorien Moore broke off a 62-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter for the go-ahead touchdown, breaking a close game wide open.

Boise State jumped out to an early 17-7 lead after a pair of touchdown passes from quarterback Maddux Madsen and held the ball heading into the first half's two-minute timeout. However, Oregon got the ball back and scored quickly, then scored again out of the half, ultimately setting up their first lead.

Despite the Oregon charge, Boise State would not quit. Dante Moore and Madsen traded touchdown passes, and both teams recorded a field goal. However, it was the explosive Dakorien Moore touchdown that proved the difference in a one-score loss.

Dante Moore threw for 388 yards and three touchdowns as the Ducks tried to blitz Boise State in the passing game. Three different receivers posted at least 82 yards, including 150 yards and a touchdown from Jeremiah McClellan. Madsen posted 181 yards and three touchdowns in the loss. Oregon linebacker Teitum Tuioti added two tackles for loss and a sack.

Besides a stacked passing game, Oregon's trenches…

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