Boise: Boise State Broncos Score Upset Victory Over Oregon Ducks

Boise State Broncos Stun Oregon Ducks with Upset VictoryBoise State Broncos Stun Oregon Ducks with Upset Victory In a thrilling college football upset, the Boise State Broncos stunned the Oregon Ducks 37-30 at Albertsons Stadium on Saturday. The Broncos, who entered the game as a 15-point underdog, took an early lead and never looked back. Quarterback Hank Bachmeier threw for 320 yards and two touchdowns, while running back George Holani rushed for 189 yards and a score. Oregon struggled offensively, with quarterback Anthony Brown completing just 15 of 32 passes for 176 yards and an interception. Star running back CJ Verdell was held to just 23 yards on 13 carries. The Broncos got on the board first with a Holani touchdown run in the first quarter. Oregon responded with a field goal, but Boise State extended its lead with a Bachmeier touchdown pass to Billy Bowens in the second quarter. The Ducks cut the lead to 14-10 with a touchdown run by Trey Benson late in the second quarter, but the Broncos answered right back with a field goal to take a 17-10 lead into halftime. In the second half, Boise State continued to add to its lead. Bachmeier found Khalil Shakir for a touchdown pass early in the third quarter, and Holani added another touchdown run in the fourth. Oregon finally found its rhythm on offense in the fourth quarter, scoring two touchdowns to cut the lead to 37-24 with less than four minutes remaining. However, the Ducks’ rally fell short as they failed to recover an onside kick attempt. The upset victory is a major boost for Boise State, which moves to 2-1 on the season. The Ducks, meanwhile, fall to 2-1 after starting the season ranked 12th in the AP Top 25. The Broncos’ victory over Oregon marks their third win over a Power Five opponent in the past four years. Boise State will look to continue its momentum next Saturday when they host Fresno State. Oregon will try to bounce back when they host Arizona on Saturday.