 The Beavers bounced back to win back-to-back home games against non-BCS schools, beating New Mexico State 28–16 and Boise State 26–24.The win over BSU would prove to be the Broncos' only loss of the season, which they would finish ranked #16.The Beavers then upset #24 Arizona State, 45–17, at home, and traveled to Berkeley to defeat California, 35–21, in what would prove to be their only true road win of the year.