Oregon didn't appreciate Boise State dancing to "Shout"

EUGENE, Oregon (AP) — Oregon football team exhibited displeasure when Boise State players began dancing to the song "Shout" during a halftime break. The Ducks play the iconic tune from "National Lampoon's Animal House" at Autzen Stadium during the third-to-fourth quarter intermission. The team's video scoreboard showcases a Nike commercial from 2015 featuring Oregon players, including former quarterbacks Marcus Mariota and Joey Harrington, recreating a scene from the film's toga party.

Fans at Autzen Stadium enthusiastically join in the singing and dancing, sometimes prompting the Ducks players to join as well.

On Saturday, when Oregon hosted Boise State in the season opener with the Ducks as the heavy favorites, the Broncos players chose to dance along to the song when the game was tied at 24-24. "When we seen that, it was like, `Hey, you can't do that in our home,'" Oregon quarterback Dante Moore commented. "So we made sure that we go out here and capitalize and finish drives and put some points on the board."

Oregon and Boise State exchanged field goals in the fourth quarter before Moore connected with a 62-yard touchdown pass to Dakorien Moore, sealing the 35-24 victory. Boise State coach Spencer Danielson explained that his team had been playing "Shout" at practice for inspiration during the fourth quarter. "What everybody saw today is what we've been doing for weeks now, and I'm proud of our guys to find a way to continue fighting," Danielson stated.

Dante Moore noted that tight end Jamari Johnson was particularly upset. "It motivated us, especially JJ," Moore said. "He was screaming at me like it's some BS. Johnson confirmed it: "You know they was having their fun, but I kind of took that a little disrespect because it's our song. You know, it's our song."