Oregon Ducks Win Challenging Opener vs. Idaho 24-14

EUGENE, OREGON – AUGUST 31: Quarterback Dillon Gabriel #8 of the Oregon Ducks walks off the field after an incomplete pass during the third quarter of the game against the Idaho Vandals at Autzen Stadium on August 31, 2024 in Eugene, Oregon. (Photo by Ali Gradischer/Getty Images)

750 The Game Staff

The No. 3 Oregon Ducks are 1-0 but have plenty of questions to answer after their 24-14 season-opening victory over Idaho on Saturday afternoon.

Oregon led at halftime 14-0 but Idaho rallied to make it a 17-14 game with 9:45 to go in the fourth quarter.

The Ducks responded with a ten-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a 12-yard touchdown pass from Dillon Gabriel to Tez Johnson to make it a 24-14 lead and clinch the victory.

Gabriel finished his Ducks debut completing 41 of 49 attempts (84%) for 380 yards, 2 touchdowns and no interceptions.

Oregon is next in action at home next Saturday night hosting Boise State (7 p.m., Peacock).