Third-ranked Oregon opens its 2024 soccer season at 4:30 p.m. Saturday in opposition to Idaho, a Soccer Championship Subdivision opponent, at Autzen Stadium.
Oregon is coming off its sixth-ever 12-win season and a Fiesta Bowl win in opposition to Liberty. Dillon Gabriel, a switch quarterback from Oklahoma, will make his first begin for the Geese after arriving in Eugene this previous offseason.
Idaho reached the FCS nationwide quarterfinals final yr. The Vandals could have 9 new starters. Idaho has 38 freshmen, 26 redshirt freshmen and 9 transfers.
Observe alongside for dwell updates from Autzen Stadium.
Oregon vs Idaho rating updates, highlights
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F | |
| Idaho | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| Oregon | 7 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 24 |
Ultimate: Oregon 24, Idaho 14
It was quite a bit nearer than most anticipated, however the Geese held on to defeat the visiting Vandals of their season-opener.
QB Dillon Gabriel went 41-for-49 for 380 yards and two TDs in his Oregon debut, with each scoring passes going to broad receiver Tez Johnson.
The protection held the Vandals to 217 yards and had 4 sacks and interceptions by Brandon Miller and Nikko Reed.
Interception seals win for Oregon
Nikko Reed’s decide of Idaho QB Jack Layne with 1:48 to play gave the Geese the ball on the Idaho 30 and the offense went into victory formation.
Oregon scores on fourth-down move play
Dillon Gabriel and Tez Johnson linked on a scoring play for the second time within the recreation because the QB threw a TD move to the broad receiver on fourth-and-2 from the Vandals’ 12-yard line. The rating offers Oregon a 24-14 lead with 5:36 to play.
Idaho TD cuts into Oregon lead
The Vandals are placing the Geese on upset alert as QB Jack Layne scored on a 4-yard TD run to chop Oregon’s result in 17-14 with 9:45 to play within the recreation.
Oregon 17, Idaho 7
The Geese scored for the primary time within the second half as Atticus Sappington kicked a 26-yard subject purpose with 12:43 to play within the recreation. Oregon had third-and-goal on the Idaho 3, however a holding name pushed them backwards and the Geese needed to accept a subject purpose.
Finish of Q3: Oregon 14, Idaho 7
The Geese could have the ball on the Vandals’ 19-yard line when the fourth quarter begins.
Failed fourth down adopted by Idaho TD
Jack Layne threw to Jake Cox on the 36-yard flea-flicker for an Idaho landing because the Vandals scored for the primary time and lower the Geese’ result in one rating, 14-7.
Idaho acquired the ball late within the third quarter when the protection stopped Oregon on fourth-and-one as Jordan James was stuffed for no achieve on the Vandals’ 36.
Johnson again in for the Geese
Beginning security Tysheem Johnson, who did not play within the first half for unknown causes, was again within the lineup to start out the second half. Tyler Turner began in his place and made a team-high three tackles over the primary two quarters.
Halftime: Oregon 14, Idaho 0
The Geese are within the lead however have had their struggles scoring in opposition to the overmatched FCS Vandals regardless of outgaining Idaho 296 yards to 113.
Oregon offensive leaders: Passing — Dillon Gabriel 22-for-26, 244 yards 1 TD. Dashing — Jordan James 8 carries, 49 yards, 1 TD. Receiving: Tez Johnson 6 catchesm 43 yards, 1 TD.
Oregon turnover close to purple space
Keyshawn James-Newby had a strip-sack of Oregon QB Dillon Gabriel and the Vandals recovered the fumble at their very own 31-yard line to finish a promising drive by the Geese. Oregon was on the 22-yard line earlier than the fumble. It was the second of the sport allowed by the Geese offensive line.
Oregon goes up 14-0
Jordan James places the Geese up by two touchdowns with a 6-yard scoring run with 7:00 to play within the second quarter. It was the primary TD of the season for James, who was tied for the staff lead final season with 11 speeding TDs.
The rating capped an eight-play, 80-yard drive that started with the Brandon Johnson’s interception in the long run zone.
Geese’ protection will get the takeaway
The primary takeaway of the season goes to nickel again Brandon Johnson, a first-year switch from Duke, who intercepted a move in the long run zone with 10:24 to play within the first half.
Oregon misses probability for factors
Atticus Sappington missed a 52-yard field-goal try with 12:05 to play within the second quarter. The kick, which might’ve given the Geese a 10-0 lead, would have additionally been a career-long for Sappington, the switch from Oregon State.
Finish of first quarter: Oregon 7, Idaho 0
The Geese are within the lead and have a primary down close to midfield when the second quarter resumes.
Oregon takes 7-0 lead
Dillon Gabriel took the Geese 71 yards on 11 performs on their opening drive, topping it off with a 9-yard move to Tez Johnson for the landing. The rating got here with 8:19 to play within the first quarter. Gabriel was 6-for-7 for 57 yards on the opening drive, his first in an Oregon uniform.
Oregon’s starters on offense
QB — Dillon Gabriel
RB — Jordan James
WR — Tez Johnson, Evan Stewart and Traeshon Holden
TE — Terrance Ferguson
OL — Ajani Cornelius (RT), Iaponi Laloulu (RG), Charles Pickard (C), Marcus Harper II (LG), Josh Conerly Jr. (LT)
Oregon’s starters on protection
DB — Kobe Savage (S), Tyler Turner (S), Jabbar Muhammad (CB) and Dontae Manning (CB)
LB — Jeffrey Bassa, Bryce Boettcher, Teitum Tuioti
DL — Jordan Burch, Derrick Harmon, Jamaree Caldwell and Matayo Uiagalelei
Oregon protection up first
Oregon will begin on protection after Idaho wins the opening coin toss and opts to obtain. Kickoff is developing.
Will Oregon’s beginning heart be a walk-on?
Charlie Pickard, a junior from Portland, was taking first-team snaps with quarterback Dillon Gabriel throughout pregame warmups, giving the looks that he’ll make the beginning at heart in opposition to Idaho.
The beginning heart has been in query since proper guard Matthew Bedford went down with a knee damage throughout fall camp, forcing a reshuffling of linemen. Iapani Laloulu, who had been the presumptive favourite to play heart, was the highest reserve guard final season and seems to be transferring again to the place.
Oregon damage report introduced by Large Ten
Injured proper guard Matthew Bedford is questionable for Oregon’s season-opener in opposition to Idaho on Saturday.
The Geese’ first Large Ten-mandated availability report has come out and there are not any actual surprises apart from the upgraded standing of Bedford, who harm his knee three weeks in the past and solely just lately returned to observe.
Dominated out for the sport are cornerback Jahlil Florence, defensive backs Dakoda Fields and Ify Obidegwu, offensive lineman Dave iuli, defensive lineman My’Keil Gardner and tight finish Travis Brashear.
Additionally listed as questionable are receiver Gary Bryant Jr. — a 10-game starter in 2023 — and kicker Andrew Boyle.
What channel is Oregon vs Idaho recreation on as we speak?
Oregon soccer takes on Idaho at 4:30 p.m. at Autzen Stadium. Large Ten Community will carry the sport, which might be streamed on Fubo with a free trial.
- TV channel: Large Ten Community
- Streaming: Fubo (free trial)
Who’re the announcers for Oregon vs. Idaho?
- Play-by-play: Man Haberman
- Analyst: Yogi Roth