Oregon football has spent the past several seasons knocking on the doorstep of a national title, consistently positioning itself as a top-25 team but falling just short of making the College Football Playoff championship game.
Could 2026 finally be the year Dan Lanning's Ducks kick that door down? The Ducks' first step toward that elusive title will take place on Saturday, Sept. 5, when No. 2 Oregon hosts Boise State at 3:30 p.m. ET at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
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The Ducks return one of the nation's top quarterbacks in Dante Moore, who finished fourth in the nation last season in completion percentage at 71.8%, throwing for 3,565 yards and 30 touchdowns. Moore, who opted to return to the Ducks instead
of going to the NFL draft, led the Ducks to a 13-2 record last season — the two defeats coming against eventual national champion Indiana.
Oregon also returns a veteran defensive linethat features A'Mauri Washington and Bear Alexander in the middle and Teitum Tuioti and Matayo Uiagalelei on the edge.
Boise State, expected to compete once again for the Group of 6 bid to the CFP, is coming off a 9-5 season and will once again start Maddux Madsen at quarterback. The Broncos are entering their first season in the Pac-12 after coming over from the Mountain West.
Here's what to know about how to watch Saturday's Week 1 college football matchup between Oregon and Boise State:
Oregon vs Boise State predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday, Sept. 2
- Spread: Oregon -24.5
- Over/under: 51.5
- Moneyline: Oregon (-3000) | Boise State (+1650)
USA TODAY staff picks:
- John Brice: Oregon
- Matt Hayes: Oregon
- Jordan Mendoza: Oregon
- Paul Myerberg: Oregon
- Erick Smith: Oregon
- Eddie Timanus: Oregon
- Blake Toppmeyer: Oregon
What TV channel is Oregon vs Boise State football on today?
- TV channel: CBS
- Streaming options: Fubo (free trial)
CBS will broadcast Saturday's Week 1 matchup between Oregon and Boise State, with Brad Nessler and Charles Davis calling the game in the booth and Jenny Dell reporting from the sidelines. One streaming option for the game includes Fubo, which carries CBS and offers a free trial to new subscribers.
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Oregon vs Boise State time today
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
- Time: 3:30 ET | 12:30 p.m. PT
- Location: Autzen Stadium (Eugene, Ore.)
The Ducks and Broncos are set for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff on Sept. 5 from Autzen Stadium in Eugene.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Oregon vs Boise State prediction: Ducks dominate tough regional opponent
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