The halftime reckoning that saved Oregon's defense from an embarrassing upset at home

Published on: 09/07/2026

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Oregon receiver Evan Stewart (#7) stiff arms a defender after the catch as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning (middle) watches from the sideline next to quarterback Dante Moore (#5) and offensive lineman Iapani Laloulu (#72) as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei (#10) celebrates after recording a sack as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) breaks off a 62-yard touchdown as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon linebacker Nasir Wyatt (#31) pressures Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen (#4) as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon edge rusher Teitum Tuioti (#44) pressures Boise State quarterback Maddux Madsen (#4) as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon linebacker Jerry Mixon (#6) celebrates his stop on defense as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. The Oregon defense bottle up Boise State running back Sire Gaines (#26) as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) gives a signal before the snap as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon running back Jordon Davison (#0) celebrates his touchdown run with center Iapani Laloulu (#72) as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Boise State receiver Cam Bates (#3) celebrates with quarterback Maddux Madsen (#4) after their touchdown connection during the first quarter as the Broncos face the No. 2 Oregon Ducks in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon running back Jordon Davison (#0) rushes toward the goal line as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning during a timeout as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon edge rusher Matayo Uiagalelei (#10) rushes toward the quarterback as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon defensive back Davon Benjamin (#5) celebrates a stop on third down by linebacker Teitum Tuioti (#44) as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon defensive lineman Bear Alexander (#1) celebrates after a stop as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon running back Jordon Davison (#0) carries outside as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon’s offense, including Douglas Utu (#55), huddle up before the play as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon’s defense celebrates a stop on third down as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning watches from the sideline as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) walks off the field as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) breaks off a 62-yard touchdown as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) calls an audible as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon safety Koi Perich (#3) patrols the defensive backfield as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon receiver Dakorien Moore (#1) breaks off a 62-yard touchdown as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. The Oregon defense bottle up Boise State running back Sire Gaines (#26) as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon fans cheer on the No. 2 Ducks against the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) celebrates after a replay gives the No. 2 Ducks a touchdown during a college football game against the Boise State Broncos at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon receiver Evan Stewart (#7) runs toward the end zone after a catch as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon running back Jordon Davison (#0) breaks a big gain down the sideline as the No. 2 Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon fans cheer on the No. 2 Ducks against the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore (#5) throws on the run as the No. 2 Ducks face the Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. The No. 2 Oregon Ducks face the Boise State Broncos in a college football game at Autzen Stadium in Eugene on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026.