Boise State vs Oregon Picks and Prediction – 9/8/2024

The Boise State Broncos will be on the road again in week two of the season with a game in Eugene against the Oregon Ducks. Boise State is undefeated through week 1 following an 11 point victory on the road in Statesboro against Georgia Southern. Defensively Boise State had a ton of issues giving up 45 points including 29 in the second half on 461 total yards of offense. Offensively Boise State was a smoke show pouring in 56 points including twenty in the fourth quarter on 651 total yards. For more college football news see our College Football Picks.

Maddux Madsen carried the load for the Boise State offense completing 22 passes for 200 yards and one score. Ashton Jeanty had the best game of his career with 267 yards and six scores on 20 carries. Sire Gaines got it done on the ground as well with 110 yards and one touchdown on 12 carries. Cameron Camper was the top receiver in the game for Boise State with 99 yards on 4 catches.

The Oregon Ducks stay at home in Week 2 as the number 3 ranked team in the nation undefeated despite a scare against Idaho. Oregon had issues defensively giving up 14 total points after none in the first half on 217 total yards. The Ducks forced 2 turnovers and allowed just two third down conversions to secure the win. Offensively Oregon rolled pouring in 24 points on 487 total yards of offense.

Dillon Gabriel lit it up for the ducks completing 41 passes for 380 yards and two scores in the game. Jordan James was the top ball carrier for Oregon with 95 yards and one score on 15 carries. Noah Whittington chipped in 33 yards on 14 carries as well. Terrance Ferguson led the team with 87 yards on 7 catches and Tez Johnson added 12 catches for 81 yards and two scores.

The Oregon Ducks are the better team in this matchup and will play better in week two. Despite the success of Oregon Boise State showed their strengths in week one. Look for Oregon to do enough down the stretch in Week 2 to stay undefeated as they get the home win but Boise State will use a powerful running attack to stay within the number. Final Score Prediction, Oregon Ducks win but the Boise State Broncos cover 35-24.