Oregon Ducks Aim for Redemption Against Unbeaten Boise State in Late-Night College Football Clash

Oregon, ranked No. 7, will face Boise State in a late-night clash this Saturday. The Ducks, coming off a struggling season-opener against Idaho, where they won 24-14 but only led by three points in the fourth quarter, are looking to make a statement. Oregon's coach, Dan Lanning, expressed disappointment with the offensive performance and critical plays given up on defense. Boise State, on the other hand, is in high spirits after scoring 56 points in a road win against Georgia Southern, and is a strong contender for the Mountain West title and a shot at the College Football Playoff. This game poses a significant test for both teams.

Head-to-Head Record

It's noteworthy that Boise State has never lost to Oregon in their three previous meetings, with Boise State emerging victorious each time. In 2008, they defeated the Ducks 37-32 at Autzen Stadium. The following year, Boise State triumphed 19-8 in a rematch, and the most recent encounter in the 2017 Las Vegas Bowl ended with a 38-28 victory for the Broncos.

Boise State's running back, Ashton Jeanty, made headlines with an outstanding performance last week, scoring six touchdowns and racking up 267 rushing yards against Georgia Southern, averaging an impressive 13.4 yards per carry. His backup, Sire Gaines, also had a commendable outing with 110 rushing yards on 12 carries. Such stats will undoubtedly capture the attention of Heisman voters.

Oregon's Nonconference Performance

Despite past struggles against Boise State, Oregon has found recent success in nonconference regular season games, boasting a 9-1 record since 2021. The lone loss came against a Georgia team that went on to win the national title and was also Dan Lanning's debut as head coach. This trend bodes well for the Ducks as they prepare for the Boise State matchup.

The game is set to take place at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon, on Saturday, Sept. 7, at 10 p.m. ET. It will be available for live streaming on Peacock. As for the prediction, while Oregon's previous performance was unimpressive, they were without key players on the offensive line. With a healthier roster, the Ducks are expected to bounce back and put forth a strong performance. Although Boise State had a prolific offensive showing last week, they struggled defensively, and it will be a tougher challenge against Oregon's defense. The prediction leans towards Oregon covering the spread.