The 2026 college football season commences with a matchup between the Boise State Broncos and the No. 2 Oregon Ducks on September 5th. The game is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 p.m. ET from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon.
Oregon enters the season ranked second in the AP preseason Top 25, following a 12-2 record last season that concluded with a loss in the Peach Bowl to the eventual national champions. Boise State finished their 2025-26 season with a 9-5 record. The Broncos secured the Mountain West Conference championship by defeating UNLV.
Historically, Boise State holds an advantage over Oregon, having won three of their four previous meetings. The game will be broadcast on CBS. Viewers without cable can stream the game for free through a five-day trial offered by DIRECTV. The DIRECTV Choice plan, which includes ESPN among its over 125 channels, is recommended for this offering.