EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- It was the only way that No. 7 Oregon could rebuild its season following the drama of its opener: Forget, focus and forge ahead.

The Ducks, ranked No. 16 going into the season with what was believed to be one of the nation's most formidable and innovative offenses, nose-dived with a 19-8 loss to Boise State on national television.

Adding insult to injury, running back LeGarrette Blount punched Byron Hout in the aftermath of the loss, bringing the Broncos' defensive end to his knees. The next day, first-year coach Chip Kelly suspended Blount for the season.

The Ducks were forced to start over for the next week's game against Purdue.

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"Because of how poorly we performed and everything that happened there, Purdue was it, that was our season if we didn't win," linebacker Mark Asper said.