In a Week 1 heavy on blowouts, Oregon-Boise State delivered some Top 25 drama
Week 1 in the AP Top 25 has been heavy on blowouts thanks to a schedule that was light on marquee matchups.
Week 1 in the AP Top 25 has been heavy on blowouts thanks to a schedule that was light on marquee matchups.
Article outline
- What happened
- What comes next
- The bottom line
Key points
- 2 Oregon faced an early 10-point deficit before rallying to beat Boise State 34-27 on Saturday.
- That Broncos team went on to reach the College Football Playoff, and Oregon remained unbeaten until a Rose Bowl quarterfinal loss to eventual national champion Ohio State.
- It wouldn't be a surprise if both teams are back in the playoff this year.
No. 2 Oregon faced an early 10-point deficit before rallying to beat Boise State 34-27 on Saturday. Dante Moore threw for 388 yards and three touchdowns, including a tiebreaking 62-yard TD to Dakorien Moore with 8: 45 left.
When Oregon needed a field goal as time expired to eke out a 37-34 home victory over a Boise State team featuring Heisman Trophy runner-up Ashton Jeanty, the game was reminiscent of their 2024 matchup.
It wouldn't be a surprise if both teams are back in the playoff this year. Boise State hosts Memphis next Saturday in a matchup of Group of Six playoff contenders.
In short, in a Week 1 heavy on blowouts, Oregon-Boise State delivered some Top is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.
