The Broncos played well in a seven-point loss at Oregon, just as they did two years ago in making a run for the playoff.

Boise State may have given Oregon exactly the kind of motivation it did not need.The Broncos had No. 2 Oregon in a legitimate fight Saturday afternoon at Autzen Stadium. Boise State tied the game 24-24 late in the third quarter and entered the final period with a chance to stun one of the national championship

How much did Oregon pay Boise State for the Ducks' narrow 34-27 win over the Broncos? Here's what you need to know

Broncos come up just short against Ducks, 34-27

Broncos running back Sire Gaines scored on a 38-yard catch-and-run to give Boise State a 14-7 lead in the second quarter a play after Oregon's Evan Stewart muffed a punt after calling for a fair catch. However, Boise State should have been penalized on the punt. Take a look:

No. 2 Oregon opens its season against Boise State in a matchup with major postseason implications. The Ducks enter one of their most anticipated seasons in program history under coach Dan Lanning with serious expectations of winning the national championship. Oregon has 38 wins over the past three seasons, the most in college football.

The No. 2 Oregon Ducks host the Boise State Broncos in the college football season opener at historic Autzen Stadium today. Find out how to watch for free.

Ducks hold on against Broncos, 34-27

Offensive line turnover and third-down struggles showed Oregon still has major work to do to meet national title hopes