Oregon hosts Montana State season opener with Lamson at QB

The Oregon Ducks will open their 2025 season at home against the Montana State Bobcats on Saturday at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. Pacific and the game airing nationally on the Big Ten Network. Montana State confirmed Monday that Stanford transfer Justin Lamson will start at quarterback for the Bobcats, while Oregon has not yet released a depth chart or designated a Week 1 starter.

Montana State announced Lamson after he won the job following his transfer from Stanford, where he started against Oregon in 2023. Lamson completed 11 of 20 passes for 106 yards in that game and has since developed into Montana State’s signal caller. The Bobcats also enter the season off a 15-1 campaign that ended with a loss in the FCS national title game, giving them continuity and confidence even as they step up to face a Power Five opponent.

Oregon arrives with significant roster turnover after losing several key contributors to the NFL, including quarterback Dillon Gabriel, leading receiver Tez Johnson and running back Jordan James. While some outlets and analysts expect Dante Moore to take the opening snap after redshirting last season as Gabriel’s backup, coach Dan...