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Facing No. 2 Oregon, QB Madsen Will Try to ‘Power’ Boise State to Big-League Win

The Ducks bring a 38-game nonconference home winning streak into a matchup with Boise State, while Indiana starts its title defense against North Texas.

  • On Saturday, No. 2 Oregon hosts Boise State at Autzen Stadium in a season opener. Oregon enters the game boasting a 38-game nonconference home winning streak, the longest active streak in the nation.
  • Boise State leads the all-time series 3-1, though Oregon secured a 37-34 victory when the teams last met in Eugene two years ago. Both programs subsequently advanced to the College Football Playoff that season.
  • Quarterback Maddux Madsen faces scrutiny against Power Four opponents, having struggled with interceptions in previous high-stakes matchups. He aims to improve against an Oregon defense featuring formidable linemen and linebackers averaging more than 300 pounds.
  • Coach Spencer Danielson called Oregon "arguably the best team in the country" while preparing his squad. Oregon coach Dan Lanning noted his players remember the previous tight game and expect a cohesive effort.
  • Following conference realignment, Oregon now competes in the Big Ten, while Boise State is one of six programs making its debut in the rebuilt Pac-12. This matchup reflects the transformed landscape of college football.
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No. 2 Oregon hosts Boise State in a meeting of the old and new Pac-12

When Boise State visits No. 2 Oregon on Saturday, a member of the new Pac-12 will be facing one of the league’s defectors.

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