Oregon has its special teams to thank for avoiding being upset by Boise State on Saturday night.
The Ducks got a punt return and kickoff return for a TD and a field goal as time expired in the 37-34 win over the Broncos.
Oregon Ducks get the win — but don’t escape questions.
Column on the #GoDucks 37-34 victory over Boise State: https://t.co/5jIPdEnh9S pic.twitter.com/bxOvjgRN1L
— John Canzano (@johncanzanobft) September 8, 2024
There was controversy on one of the touchdowns as it appeared Noah Whittington dropped the football before crossing the goal line. The review booth allowed the TD to stand on a 100-yard kickoff return.
After review the TD was confirmed 👀🎥
Do you think Oregon dropped the ball before crossing the goal line? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/Gp89J3L2MX
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) September 8, 2024
Tez Johnson had an 85-yard punt return for a score.
SEE YA 👋 @tezMania15 with Oregon’s first punt return TD since 2018 🔥#GoDucks pic.twitter.com/7adAf99WqW
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 8, 2024
The winning points came off the foot of Atticus Sappington on a 25-yard field goal as time ran out.
Got the job done.
Ducks extend the nation’s longest active nonconference home win streak to 34 games.#GoDucks pic.twitter.com/dSNTtsKWuL
— Oregon Football (@oregonfootball) September 8, 2024