US EditionLive Updates Recap: Oregon Football vs. Montana State
Freshmen players led Oregon Ducks to six touchdowns in six first-half drives, dominating Montana State with strong offense and defense in the season opener.
- The Oregon Ducks hosted the Montana State Bobcats at Autzen Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2025, winning 59-13 in the season opener for both teams.
- Oregon entered the game as the reigning Big Ten champions, while Montana State, coming off an undefeated regular season that ended with a defeat in the FCS title game, faced the challenge of filling the role left by their standout quarterback Tommy Mellott.
- Dante Moore led Oregon with 213 passing yards and three touchdowns, Jordon Davison contributed three rushing touchdowns, and the Ducks scored on all nine visits to the red zone.
- Oregon built a 38-3 halftime lead, outgained Montana State 268 to 107 yards, and the Bobcats’ Taco Dowler set career highs with 12 catches for 107 yards despite the 46-point loss.
- The decisive victory indicates Oregon’s strong season start as they look to build on last year's success, while Montana State faces challenges adapting without their former quarterback.
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Dante Moore throws 3 touchdown passes in No. 7 Oregon’s 59-13 rout of FCS power Montana State
EUGENE, Ore. — Dante Moore started at quarterback for No. 7 Oregon and threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns, and the Ducks routed FCS power Montana State 59-13 on Saturday in the opener for both teams. It was widely assumed that Moore — Dillon Gabriel’s understudy last season — would be the Ducks quarterback this season, but coach Dan Lanning did not publicly name a starter before the game. “He was sharp. He knew where to go with the ball, w…
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No. 7 Oregon routs Montana State 59-13 in the season opener
Dante Moore started at quarterback for No. 7 Oregon and threw for 213 yards with three touchdowns, and the Ducks routed FCS power Montana State 59-13 in the opener for both teams Saturday.
Helena Independent Record
Recap: No. 2 Montana State Bobcats blown out at FBS No. 7 Oregon Ducks to open season
The 46-point rout was the Bobcats' largest margin of defeat since 2008.
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