Oregon Ducks Defeat Idaho 24-14 in Opener

In their first game as Big Ten members, the Oregon Ducks narrowly defeated Idaho 24-14 despite high expectations, marking their nonconference home winning streak at 33 games. Dillon Gabriel led the Ducks with 380 passing yards and two touchdowns, but the team struggled to maintain dominance against the FCS Vandals, who rallied after a 14-0 halftime deficit. Idaho's defense, which returned all four starting defensive linemen from last season, proved to be formidable, allowing the Vandals to close the gap with two touchdowns in the second half. Oregon, ranked third in the nation, is expected to improve as they adapt to their new conference and prepare for upcoming games against Boise State and in-state rival Oregon State. The Ducks' performance raised concerns about their readiness and execution going into a more competitive season. Overall, while the win was secured, the Ducks will need to address their inconsistencies to meet their potential this season.