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Oregon vs Boise State Prediction Football Picks Today 9/5/26

Boise State Broncos (0-0) vs. Oregon Ducks (0-0)
September 5, 2026 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: Oregon Ducks -24.5 / Boise State Broncos 24.5; Over/Under: 51.5
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In this article we will formulate an Oregon vs Boise State prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, September 5th at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this Week 1 matchup. 

Oregon Ducks Betting Preview

The Oregon Ducks went 13-2 (8-1) last season and they finished third in the Big Ten standings. Oregon started the season with a 59-13 win over Montana State and they followed that up with a 69-3 win over Oklahoma State. The Ducks only loss in the regular season came against Indiana by a score of 30-20, but still couldn’t get into the Big Ten Title game. Oregon defeated James Madison 51-34 and Texas Tech 23-0 in the CFP, but lost to Indiana 56-22 in the Peach Bowl. Oregon scored 36.9 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 17.9 points against per game on defense. 

This season, Oregon returns Dante Moore at the quarterback spot and he is easily one of the top QBs in the nation. The Ducks have talent all over the field at every position, but they need to show up in big time games. On defense, Oregon was top 10 in the country last season and they should be even better this year, as they have a ton of returning talent. 

Boise State Broncos Betting Preview

The Boise State Broncos were 9-5 (6-2) last year and they finished tied for first in the Mountain West standings with three other teams. Boise State started the season with a 34-7 loss to South Florida, but they bounced back with a 51-14 win over Eastern Washington. The Broncos were 6-2 through eight games, but they lost two in a row, before winning their last two games of the regular season. Boise State defeated UNLV in the Mountain West Championship game by a score of 38-21, but lost to Washington by a score of 38-10 in the LA Bowl. The Broncos scored 29.9 points per game in 2025, while they allowed 24.1 points against per game on defense. 

This year, Boise State will have Maddux Madsen back at quarterback, who should be one of the better QBs in the conference. The offensive line should be decent and the running backs are elite, but they have to replace a lot of production from the receivers. On defense, Boise State should continue to play well against similar teams, but they always struggle against the teams from power conferences, as do most Group of Five teams. 

Why the Oregon Ducks will win

  • Oregon has won each of its last 44 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Autzen Stadium.
  • Boise State has lost each of its last 10 games as an underdog.
  • Oregon has covered the spread in seven of its last eight home games in September.
  • Boise State has failed to cover the spread in each of its last four road openers.
  • Oregon has won the first quarter in each of its last eight home games as a top-5 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
  • Oregon has won the first half each of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.

Why the Boise State Broncos will win

  • Boise State has won each of its last five games in September.
  • Oregon has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five September games as a top-5 AP-ranked team.
  • Boise State has covered the spread in each of its last four games in September.
  • Boise State has won the first quarter in three of its last four September games as an underdog.
  • Boise State has won the first half in each of its last seven games in September.

Total Points Facts

  • Each of Boise State’s last nine games in September have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Four of Oregon’s last five home games against non-conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.

Oregon Ducks Player Prop Facts

  • Dierre Hill Jr. ranked 2nd amongst qualified players for Yards Per Carry (8.7) last season.

Boise State Broncos Player Prop Facts

  • Dylan Riley was one of only 17 players in the FBS to record 1,000 rushing yards with less than 200 attempts last season.

Matchup/League Facts

  • Oregon recorded the equal-most home wins by a margin of 10+ points of any FBS team last season (7).
  • Oregon ranked 4th among FBS teams for passing yards allowed per game last season (157.9).
  • Boise State ranked 8th among FBS teams for time of possession per game last season (33:06).
  • Boise State ranked 129th among FBS teams for red zone percentage against last season (91.7).

Oregon vs Boise State Prediction 

Oregon comes into this season looking to return to the CFP and they have one of the best rosters in the nation. The Ducks should have no problems at home, but their defense will need to be ready for a dual threat quarterback. Boise State struggled last season against Notre Dame and South Florida on the road, and this will be an even bigger task. Take Oregon to run away in the second half for the cover. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Oregon -24.5

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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