Is Dillon Gabriel playing tonight vs. Boise State? Oregon QB's status explored for Week 2 game

Dillon Gabriel has been the talk of the town for the No. 7 Oregon Ducks heading into their Week 2 game against the Boise State Broncos on Saturday. The quarterback suffered a hand injury in Oregon's season opener against Idaho and fans want to know whether he will feature against Boise State.

Dillon Gabriel injury update for Week 2

Oregon Ducks QB Dillon Gabriel - Source: Imagn

As per reports, Dillon Gabriel is set to start against Boise State on Saturday. The Oregon QB spoke to reporters after the Ducks beat Idaho 24-14 and provided an update on his injury.

"Hands good," Gabriel said. "You know, I guess had my real moment of not wearing the red jersey, but it is what it is. It's football too, so it just comes with it. A little ice, a little ointment."

Gabriel had a memorable night on his Oregon debut. The signal-caller completed 41 of 49 passes for 380 yards and two touchdowns. He was also sacked three times.

What happened to Dillon Gabriel?

Gabriel reportedly injured his hand during a throw when it struck a helmet during Saturday's game against Idaho. However, by his own admission, the issue doesn't appear to be a big problem moving forward.

When will Dillon Gabriel return?

Gabriel will return to action when Oregon squares off against Boise State on Saturday. He gave reporters the green light to feature against the Broncos after initial concerns about his hand injury.

The Week 2 game between Oregon and Boise State will kick off at 10 p.m. EDT from Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Oregon. The contest will not be broadcast on TV, but fans can live stream the game on Peacock.

Boise State opened its season with a 56-45 win over GA Southern. While the Broncos are the underdogs in the Week 2 game against Oregon, Spencer Danielson's team will want to pull off an upset.