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Dante Moore had clear praise for his teammate Jeremiah McClellan following the latter's dominant performance in the No. 2 Oregon Ducks 34-27 win over the Boise State Broncos on Saturday night.
Oregon has heavy expectations as contenders for the national championship. With Dan Lanning continuing to lead the charge, a lot of eyes will be on them to make a case for the College Football Playoffs.
The team got the 2026 season underway with the win over Boise State . Moore had a strong showing as usual, but the player of the game was McClellan.
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Boise State couldn't stop McClellan even if they tried. The receiver exploded with a huge performance of six catches for 150 yards and a touchdown. His longest reception was for 51 yards, garnering big praise from his co-star after the game.
"I'm not surprised," Moore said, per reporter Bri Amaranthus.
Dante Moore and the No. 2 Ducks hope for a better display on defense. Meanwhile, they will enjoy the ceiling that Jeremiah McClellan has in the potent attack following their win over Boise State.
Boise State landed the first punches, battling with Oregon to take a 17-14 lead at halftime. Despite, the hosts refused to let up, responding with big touchdown plays in the third and fourth quarters.
Moore was outstanding with his start as Oregon's leader on offense. He completed 28 out of 37 passes for 378 yards and three touchdowns.
Jordon Davison had a great day in the run game, racking up 12 rushes for 90 yards and a touchdown. Besides McClellan's huge display on opening week, three other receivers shined with their performances. Dakorien Moore caught six passes for 93 yards and a touchdown, Evan Stewart made eight receptions for 72 yards, while Jamari Johnson recorded four catches for 57 yards and a touchdown.
The No. 2 Ducks will look forward to their next matchup, being on the road. They take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys in Week 2 on Sept. 12.
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