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Oregon football begins season with two wins and inconsistent performance

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 11:17 PM

Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Oregon football begins season with two wins and inconsistent performance

Summary

The Oregon Ducks entered the 2026 college football season with high expectations but started with a 0-2 record against spread expectations. After a narrow 34-27 home victory over Boise State, the team recorded a loss to Oklahoma State. Oregon entered both matchups as significant favorites, yet currently holds a -2 point differential. Head coach Dan Lanning continues to lead the program, which faces a rigorous upcoming schedule that includes road trips to USC, Illinois, and Ohio State. Despite the underwhelming start, the team retains a path to the College Football Playoff due to its preseason ranking. The Ducks prepare for a Week 3 matchup against Portland State before beginning a more difficult portion of their schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Oregon defeated Boise State 34-27 at home in Week 1.
•Oklahoma State beat Oregon following a Week 1 loss to Tulsa.
•The Ducks have a season point differential of -2 through two games.
•Oregon hosts Portland State in Week 3 of the 2026 season.
•Upcoming schedule includes games against USC, Illinois, Ohio State, Michigan, and Washington.

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11:17 PMYahoo Sports — Oregon has all the talent in the world, but they aren’t national title contenders

What they're saying

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Oregon entered the 2026 season with national championship expectations, but a sluggish 0-2 start has raised serious questions about whether the Ducks are actually contenders.
— Yahoo Sports

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