Autzen Audibles: DuckTerritory's Oregon athletics podcast

Oregon football got exactly what it needed Friday night. Coming off a frustrating loss at Oklahoma State, the Ducks returned home and completely overwhelmed Portland State in an 84-0 victory, delivering their most dominant performance of the young season. On this instant reaction edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Erik Skopil and Matt Prehm break down what stood out from Oregon's blowout victory and what can actually be taken away from a game that was essentially decided before halftime. The show opens with overall reactions to the Ducks' performance and the response Oregon showed after a difficult week inside the program. At the 10:21 mark, the discussion turns to quarterback Dante Moore and his performance directing an Oregon offense that consistently created explosive plays and scoring opportunities. Matt joins the show at 14:28 to offer his perspective from Autzen Stadium and discuss what he saw from Oregon throughout the night. The conversation then shifts to the defense at 31:20 after the Ducks pitched a shutout and prevented Portland State from generating any meaningful offensive momentum. With the outcome allowing Oregon to empty its bench, Erik and Matt also discuss which freshmen and younger players should continue receiving opportunities as the season moves forward. The episode closes with final thoughts on what Oregon accomplished Friday night and what the Ducks still need to prove when the competition becomes significantly tougher. Timestamps: 0:00 — Opening comments from the game 10:21 — Dante Moore 14:28 — Matt Prehm joins the show 31:20 — Defensive talk 40:46 — What freshmen should play 44:42 — Closing thoughts

Oregon’s matchup with Portland State looked like a routine early-season game when the schedule was released. After the Ducks’ stunning 39-31 loss at Oklahoma State, that is no longer the case. On the latest episode of Autzen Audibles , DuckTerritory’s Erik Skopil and Matt Prehm preview Friday night’s matchup between Oregon and Portland State and discuss why the focus this week will be almost entirely on the Ducks. The final score is unlikely to tell us much. What will matter is how Oregon responds after one of the most disappointing performances of the Dan Lanning era. Erik and Matt discuss the increased interest surrounding the Portland State game, Oregon’s growing injury concerns and how those absences could impact the lineup. They also dive into the offensive line after two uneven performances to begin the season, including potential lineup changes and what Oregon needs to clean up moving forward. The conversation also turns to quarterback Dante Moore and what Oregon needs from him as the Ducks try to settle into an offensive identity. One of the biggest topics centers on the player-led meeting Oregon held following the Oklahoma State loss and what came out of it. With Lanning publicly challenging his team’s leadership and attention to detail, Friday night provides Oregon’s first opportunity to show whether those conversations created meaningful change. Erik and Matt also discuss whether Brandon Finney Jr. could eventually see a position change before closing the show with their predictions for Oregon and Portland State. Show rundown: 1:24 — Why Oregon-Portland State suddenly carries more interest 6:00 — Injuries and their impact 11:33 — Offensive line issues and potential lineup changes 16:32 — Dante Moore 23:33 — Oregon’s player-led meeting and the fallout 41:16 — Could Brandon Finney Jr. see a position change? 43:36 — Game predictions

Erik Skopil and Matt Prehm open the mailbag to try and make sense of Oregon's 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State from the weekend. (1:41) - Still coming to terms with the loss (3:31) - Did we all overlook the importance of last year's coordinator departures? (7:23) - Do we believe Oregon is tipping their plays on accident? (13:55) - Is it time to start questioning the coaching? (20:22) - Is Oregon going to be Notre Dame of 2024 or Penn State of 2025? (25:02) - Is Oregon at USC now the biggest game of Lanning's time at Oregon so far? (31:40) - Has Oregon regressed from last year? (39:01) - Answering Questions from the chat

Oregon entered Saturday's matchup at Oklahoma State with championship expectations. The Ducks left Stillwater with one of the most shocking losses of the Dan Lanning era and a long list of questions about where this season goes from here. On this postgame edition of Autzen Audibles, DuckTerritory.com 's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil break down Oregon's stunning 39-31 loss to Oklahoma State and why the biggest concern coming out of the game isn't the talent on the roster — it's the coaching. The Ducks were plagued by mistakes, penalties, poor execution and moments that made Oregon look like an unprepared football team. Matt and Erik discuss why those issues ultimately fall on Lanning and his coaching staff and why the pressure has increased dramatically on Oregon's coordinators after another disappointing performance. The guys also discuss whether this is simply a bad start to the season or evidence that Oregon could be looking at a three- or four-loss year if things aren't corrected quickly. Also included in the show are the latest injury updates from Lanning, his opening statement following the loss and reaction to what Oregon's head coach said about his team's performance. Later in the podcast, Erik reports from Stillwater following Oregon's postgame press conferences and provides additional insight from inside Boone Pickens Stadium. The Ducks have plenty of talent. The question after Saturday is whether Oregon's coaching staff can get that talent playing winning football before this season slips away. (0:00) - Welcome to the show (4:30) - Poor Coaching is the big concern (9:13) - Injury Updates from Dan Lanning (11:31) - Is this a 4 loss team? (18:00) - Pressure is now on Lanning and Coordinators (26:43) - This is a coaching issue, not talent (36:20) - Dan Lanning's Opening Comment (43:07) - Erik Skopil reports following Press Conferences

Erik Skopil and Matt Prehm dive into their final thoughts on the Oregon vs. Oklahoma State matchup on today's show. (0:00) - General thoughts about the matchup (11:00) - Oklahoma State offense vs. Oregon defense (27:55) - Oregon offense vs. Oklahoma State defense (38:30) - MVP picks and score predictions

Scott Wright of GoPokes.com joins the show to discuss all things Oklahoma State and how the Cowboys might match up with the Ducks. Wright outlines what went wrong against Tulsa last week, why there's still optimism for this team and what OSU will need to do this weekend to compete with the Ducks. (0:50) - How OSU's loss impacts expectations and fan excitement (2:58) - The lingering effects of last year's game (4:15) - A breakdown of the Cowboy roster (6:07) - A look at Oklahoma State's offense (11:10) - A look at Oklahoma State's defense (16:02) - The latest with OSU's injuries (18:05) - Keys to the game for the Cowboys

The Oregon Ducks are 1-0, but Saturday's 34-27 victory over Boise State left plenty for Duck fans to discuss. On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, DuckTerritory.com 's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil open up the mailbag and answer subscriber questions following Oregon's season-opening victory inside Autzen Stadium. Oregon entered the year ranked No. 2 nationally and carrying legitimate national championship expectations, but Boise State provided an immediate challenge. The Broncos grabbed multiple leads, took advantage of Oregon mistakes and remained within striking distance deep into the fourth quarter before the Ducks ultimately found a way to finish off the win. Matt and Erik examine what should be viewed as legitimate concerns coming out of Week 1 and what could simply be attributed to the usual issues that come with a season opener. The discussion includes Oregon's offensive performance, Dante Moore's impressive afternoon at quarterback, the Ducks' ability to create explosive plays and some of the inconsistencies that prevented the offense from completely taking control of the game. They also dive into Oregon's defensive performance, the impact of penalties and other mental mistakes, and what the Ducks need to clean up moving forward. With Oregon now turning its attention toward its first road game of the season at Oklahoma State, Matt and Erik also discuss what Saturday's performance might tell us about this team's ceiling and which areas need to improve quickly. All that and more in the latest Autzen Audibles Mailbag Podcast. (2:22) - Can the Boise game be a blessing in disguise? (9:46) - Where would Boise rank in the Big Ten Power Rankings? (13:54) - What areas are you most concerned with? (27:20) - Is it surprising Tommy Tofi didn't play? (34:46) - Thoughts on the 5-2-4 Defense?

Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil break down Oregon's 34-27 victory over Boise State, including Dante Moore's performance, Oregon's defense and postgame comments. (1:31) - Opening thoughts on Oregon's win (11:37) - Offensive Breakdown (25:03) - Defensive Breakdown (33:42) - Q&A with Duck Fans in Chat

Oregon’s 2026 season is finally here, and the Autzen Audibles crew is breaking down everything you need to know before the Ducks take the field against Boise State. On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, DuckTerritory.com ’s Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil deliver their complete pregame and prediction show ahead of Saturday’s season opener between No. 2 Oregon and Boise State at Autzen Stadium. Matt and Erik dive into their biggest keys for Oregon on both sides of the football and what they’ll be watching closely as the Ducks get their first opportunity to show what this highly anticipated roster can do. What does Dante Moore and the Oregon offense need to accomplish to take control of the game? Which areas of Boise State’s defense could the Ducks look to attack? On the other side of the football, the guys discuss the challenges Boise State could present Oregon’s defense and what needs to happen for the Ducks to keep the Broncos from hanging around. The show closes with Matt and Erik making their offensive and defensive MVP predictions for Oregon before putting their final score predictions on the record. It’s the final breakdown before kickoff as Oregon begins a season filled with national championship expectations. (8:45) - When Oregon has the football (24:26) - When Boise State has the football (36:20) - Our game predictions

Oregon opens the 2026 season Saturday afternoon against a familiar opponent in Boise State, and the latest edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast goes Behind Enemy Lines to get Duck fans caught up on everything surrounding the Broncos. Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil are joined by Bronco Nation News publisher B.J. Rains to discuss where Boise State stands entering the new season and what Oregon should expect when the Broncos arrive at Autzen Stadium. The conversation begins with the bigger picture surrounding Boise State, including how the program’s move to the Pac-12 has impacted excitement, perception and expectations around the school. Rains also weighs in on whether the conference change could ultimately provide Boise State with a cleaner path toward the College Football Playoff. On the field, the discussion turns to veteran quarterback Maddox Madsen, who returns as a multi-year starter after also facing Oregon during the 2024 season. Rains explains the confidence surrounding Madsen and the role he is expected to have within Boise State’s offense. The podcast also examines the Broncos’ long tradition of standout running backs and where Dylan Riley and Sire Gaines could fit into this year’s offense. Defensively, Rains identifies potential game-changing players, discusses Mana Tuioti’s expected role and breaks down where Boise State appears strongest — and where questions remain. Finally, the group discusses what needs to go right on both sides of the ball for Boise State to have a legitimate chance of pulling off an upset in Eugene. (0:47) - What's the perception and excitement level of moving to the Pac-12? (2:14) - Does the move to the Pac-12 help Boise's chances for playoffs? (4:49) - QB Maddox Madsen's impact (7:14) - Boise State's RBs (11:38) - Defensive names to know (14:30) - Strengths and weaknesses on Defense (16:23) - Mana Tuioti (18:37) - Keys to the game for Boise State (21:53) - What are you hoping to see beyond a win?

Oregon football is officially back, and with the Ducks preparing for their season opener against Boise State, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil are back with another edition of the Autzen Audibles Mailbag Podcast. This week's mailbag focuses heavily on what Oregon fans should be watching for in Week 1 and what the opener could reveal about the Ducks heading into the 2026 season. Prehm and Skopil discuss what they hope the biggest storyline will be coming out of Oregon's first game, along with which lingering questions surrounding the roster could begin to get answered against Boise State. That conversation includes Oregon's offensive line, special teams and a talented defensive front that will have an opportunity to establish itself early in the year. The mailbag also dives into Oregon's offensive depth chart, including the battle to establish a third running back behind Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr., and whether quarterback Akili Smith Jr. could find a role during his freshman season. Finally, the guys break down the offensive line competition, including how injuries and strong fall camps have impacted Oregon's search for its fifth starter and whether the Ducks have enough trusted depth up front as the season begins. (2:39) - What will be the storyline after week one against Boise State? (11:46) - What's the biggest question that will be answered after week 1? (21:02) - Who plays at RB after Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill? (25:04) - Does Akili Smith Jr get any playing time this season at QB? (32:26) - How up in the air are the last two offensive line starting roles?

Oregon’s fall camp is essentially complete, and the Ducks are preparing to shift their attention toward game-week preparation for their 2026 season opener against Boise State. On the latest episode of the Autzen Audibles Podcast , Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil go position-by-position through Oregon’s defense to discuss the latest buzz, storylines and information coming out of fall camp. Like our offensive breakdown, this isn’t a projected depth chart or an attempt to predict exactly who will take the field for Oregon’s first defensive snap of the season. Instead, Prehm and Skopil focus on what they’ve heard throughout August, what has stood out during conversations with Oregon’s coaches and players, and where each position appears to stand as the Ducks leave camp. The discussion begins along Oregon’s defensive front, where the Ducks have spent the offseason developing a deep and versatile collection of defensive linemen and edge defenders. From there, the podcast examines a linebacker room featuring a mix of experience and emerging options before turning to a secondary with competition and versatility throughout the cornerback, safety and Star positions. Which defensive players generated the most buzz during fall camp? Which position groups appear to have taken significant steps forward? Where could Oregon have difficult decisions to make because of its depth? And what questions still need to be answered once the Ducks begin playing games? Prehm and Skopil break down everything they know and have heard about Oregon’s defense as fall camp comes to an end and the Ducks prepare to turn their full attention toward Boise State and the start of the 2026 season. (2:00) - Why this defense has the hype it is getting (4:25) - Oregon's Defensive Line Room (19:13) - Oregon's Linebacker Room (32:36) - Oregon's Secondary Room

Oregon's fall camp is essentially in the books, and the Ducks are preparing to make the transition toward game-week preparation for their 2026 season opener against Boise State. On the latest episode of the Autzen Audibles Podcast , Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil go position-by-position through Oregon's offense to discuss the latest buzz, storylines and information coming out of fall camp. This isn't a projected depth chart or an attempt to predict exactly who will be on the field for the first snap of the season. Instead, Prehm and Skopil focus on what they've heard throughout August, what stood out from conversations with Oregon's coaches and players, and where things appear to be trending as the Ducks close camp. The discussion starts at quarterback, where Oregon has Dante Moore leading the offense and an intriguing collection of options behind him. From there, the podcast examines a running back room with plenty of competition, a receiver group featuring proven talent and emerging options, and a tight end position that has continued to develop throughout camp. The offensive line also gets a full evaluation as Oregon works to identify its best combination before the opener. Which position groups generated the most positive buzz? Where are there still questions that need to be answered? Which players have helped themselves the most during August? Prehm and Skopil break down everything they know about Oregon's offense before the Ducks turn their attention fully toward Boise State and the start of the 2026 season.

Oregon football is deep into fall camp, and the latest episode of the Autzen Audibles Podcast dives into several of the biggest storylines surrounding the Ducks as the season draws closer. Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil begin with Oregon's backup quarterback competition and where things currently stand behind Dante Moore. With Dylan Raiola among the quarterbacks battling for the No. 2 job, the Ducks have an intriguing decision to make regarding who they trust to step onto the field if needed this fall. From there, the discussion moves to one of the most talked-about position groups on Oregon's roster: the defensive line. The Ducks have generated plenty of buzz about their depth throughout camp, but how much of that hype should fans believe? Matt and Erik break down what they've heard, what they know about the personnel and whether Oregon legitimately has enough bodies to overwhelm teams up front. The third segment examines Dan Lanning's comments following Oregon's recent scrimmage. Balls were on the ground, special teams had miscues and the quarterbacks were challenged to make smarter decisions. At the same time, players apparently weren't satisfied with the day's work and wanted to run afterward. What should fans actually take away from those comments? Finally, the show closes with the Biletnikoff Award Watch List. Iverson Hooks and Jamari Johnson made the cut, while Jeremiah McClellan, Dakorien Moore and Evan Stewart did not. Matt and Erik discuss whether that makes sense and which Oregon pass catchers could ultimately emerge as the Ducks' biggest threats in 2026. (1:53) Oregon Back Up QB Battle (17:47) Is the Hype Real on Oregon’s DL Depth? (29:26) What we make of scrimmage comments (balls on the ground, special teams miscues, the team wanting to run after the scrimmage, QBs needing to be more smart, etc) (38:18) Oregon receiver Iverson Hooks and Tight End Jamari Johnson were named to the 2026 Biletnikoff Award Watch List, but Jeremiah McClellan, Dakorien Moore, and Evan Stewart were not. Is that the right call?

Oregon's latest mailbag covers fall camp stock risers, the Ducks' uncertainty at kicker and punter and a hypothetical matchup between 2023 and 2026. (0:00) Opening Mailbag (1:08) What players' arrow is pointing north so far in fall camp? (10:31) The kicking game is a total unknown, with Oregon needing to replace both its kicker and punter with also potentially an all-portal specialists unit change. How much does that scare you in a close Big Ten game? (21:12) Who do you think would win the Game between Oregon team with Bo Nix 2023 2nd year vs 2nd year Oregon team with Moore in 2026? Compare the position groups and overall winner

DuckTerritory's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil offer insights from the first week of Oregon fall camp. Both Matt and Erik provide their two biggest takeaways of camp to date. Here are the topics as they appear: The value of 2025 class on this year's team (1:07) Significance of naming specialist starters (7:50) Evan Stewart's physical and emotional development (18:02) What Brayden Platt's injury means for the LBers (24:21)

The Autzen Audibles crew answers Oregon football questions about expectations for a rebuilt offensive line, Dierre Hill’s role, roster updates and the Ducks’ health. (2:50) What should our realistic expectations be for the OL? Considering the last time we had this new of a unit in ‘24, it looked abysmal early in the season (17:01) Dan and Drew both mentioned Dierre working on doing more this year. Do you think we’ll see him lined up out wide more often? Do you think he starts in a two back set and then they can motion him out to receiver? (25:45) What is your best guess for when rosters are updated with ht/wt? (29:15) What is your read on where the team is at from a health and availability standpoint?

Oregon football enters the 2026 season with expectations as high as they have ever been, and the latest USA Today Coaches Poll only adds to the anticipation. On a new episode of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, DuckTerritory.com ’s Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil break down Oregon’s No. 2 preseason ranking—the highest placement in program history in the Coaches Poll. The Ducks sit near the top of the national landscape as Dan Lanning prepares for his fifth season in Eugene and another run at the College Football Playoff. Prehm and Skopil discuss what the ranking says about the current state of the program, the pressure that comes with being viewed as a national championship contender and the biggest questions Oregon must answer before the season begins. The podcast also features observations and news from Oregon’s annual media day on August 3 inside Autzen Stadium. DuckTerritory spoke with 35 players, along with Lanning, to gather insight into the Ducks’ roster, leadership, offseason development and mindset entering fall camp. From veteran returners to new faces expected to make an impact, the guys share some of the most notable takeaways from a busy afternoon in Eugene and preview the storylines that will shape Oregon’s preseason.

On this episode, DuckTerritory's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil send off contributor John Evans. Evans graduated from UO in the spring and is now covering Florida State for 247Sports. Evans makes his final Autzen Audibles appearance and looks back at favorite moments from his time covering the Ducks. Then the trio take a look at the Big Ten preseason poll. They discuss Oregon's placement as the predicted No. 2 team in the league, as well as what they make of the Offensive and Defensive Player of the Year voting.

On this episode of the Autzen Audibles podcast, Oregon edge coach Kamran Araghi joins the show. Araghi was promoted to a full-time assistant role this offseason, but coaching the team's OLBs is nothing new. He explains how his responsibilities have changed and how the annual Oregon coast trip began before diving into break downs of every scholarship player in his room.