The Oregon Ducks stumbled out of the gates before re-grouping and finishing strong against the Boise State Broncos in Week 1, winning 34-27. For the No. 2 team in the AP poll, it was far from the sort of performance that proves to the nation of their legitimacy as a top-two team in college football.
With clear national title expectations, the Ducks had flashes of showing title-caliber talent and execution, but it was much too few and far between. More often then not, they were playing at or below Boise State’s level — a very solid, above-average team with their own hopes of making the College Football Playoff as the Group of Six representative.
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But the difference between the two teams is that the Broncos aren’t competing for a national title. The Ducks are, and are held to a much higher standard. Sure, they’re 1-0, but it’s a muddy, murky 1-0 rather than a convincing 1-0. Maybe it’ll prove to be a blessing in disguise, as Dan Lanning will extract motivation out of this game, leading to faster starts and blowout wins to come.
While there’s even a likelihood to that statement, it doesn’t translate to FanDuel Sportsbooks‘ national title odds. The Ducks dropped in their post-Week 1 odds, but how far? Let’s get into it.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) celebrates with wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) after Smith scored a touchdown in the first half of the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio.
Week 1 Result: 56-3 W vs. Ball State
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Record: 1-0
Quarterback CJ Carr during a Notre Dame football practice at Irish Athletic Center on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in South Bend.
Week 1 Result: vs. Wisconsin
Record: 1-0
Sep 5, 2026; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver CJ Wiley (4) runs against Tennessee State Tigers cornerback Joshua Malone (24) at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Week 1 Result: 63-3 W vs. Tennessee State
Record: 1-0
Sep 5, 2026; Austin, Texas, USA; Texas Longhorns edge Colin Simmons (1) reacts after recovering a fumble during the third quarter against the Texas State Bobcats at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images
Week 1 Result: 59-7 W vs. Texas State
Record: 1-0
Sep 5, 2026; Bloomington, Indiana, USA; Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) reacts after catching a touchdown pass against the North Texas Mean Green during the third quarter at Merchants Bank Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
Week 1 Result: 52-16 W vs. North Texas
Record: 1-0
Sep 4, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Darian Mensah (10) and wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) on the field after defeating the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images
Week 1 Result: 45-6 W vs. Stanford
Record: 1-0
Oregon wide receiver Jeremiah McClellan hauls in a reception as the Oregon Ducks host the Boise State Broncos on Sept. 5, 2026, at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Week 1 Result: 34-27 W vs. Boise State
Record: 1-0
Sep 5, 2026; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers wide receiver Phillip Wright III (15) and safety Tamarcus Cooley (0) react to a touchdown against Clemson Tigers during the second half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Week 1 Result: 51-10 W vs. Clemson
Record: 1-0
Oklahoma’s John Mateer (10) rushes as UTEP’s Kaleb Miles (23) and Elijah Fields (1) defend in the first half of the college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners and the UTEP Miners at the Gaylord Family – Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Sept. 4, 2026.
Week 1 Result: 51-0 W vs. UTEP
Record: 1-0
Texas Tech’s J’Koby Williams (20) celebrates his touchdown with Thomas Castellanos a non-conference Division I football game, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at Galaxy Stadium.
Week 1 Result: 33-10 W vs. Abilene Christian
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Record: 1-0
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