Autzen Audibles: DuckTerritory's Oregon athletics podcast

The Oregon Ducks enter Saturday night's showdown against Nebraska facing one of the most important regular-season games of the Dan Lanning era. With Oregon sitting at 3-2 following a disappointing loss to UCLA, the Ducks find themselves in a must-win situation if they hope to keep their College Football Playoff aspirations alive. On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, DuckTerritory.com 's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil break down Oregon's matchup against Nebraska, examining the biggest questions facing the Ducks and what it will take to get their season back on track. The show opens with a debate about whether Saturday's matchup is the most anticipated regular-season game Lanning has coached at Oregon, given the pressure surrounding the program. From there, Matt and Erik dive into the biggest storyline of the week: Oregon's quarterback situation. Will Dante Moore return from injury, will Dylan Raiola get another opportunity, or could Brock Thomas emerge as the starter? The discussion also covers the latest injury developments and how Oregon's personnel questions could impact Saturday's game. Matt and Erik then examine both sides of the matchup, looking at Oregon's struggling offense against Nebraska's defense and whether the Ducks' defense can continue to provide stability while facing a challenging Cornhuskers offense. The podcast concludes with offensive and defensive MVP selections, along with final score predictions for a game that could significantly shape the direction of Oregon's season. Podcast Timestamps: (0:00) - Is this the most anticipated regular-season Dan Lanning coached Oregon game? (9:45) - Who starts at Quarterback? (24:23) - Injury News (27:46) - Oregon Offense vs Nebraska Defense (41:48) - Oregon's defense vs Nebraska's Offense (51:26) - Offense and Defensive MVPs (58:09) - Score Predictions

The Oregon Ducks and Nebraska Cornhuskers will meet for the first time since 2017 this weekend at Autzen Stadium, and both programs enter the matchup with plenty to prove. On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast , Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil welcome Brian Christopherson of Husker247 to provide an in-depth look at Nebraska, the state of Matt Rhule's program, and the challenges the Cornhuskers could present for Oregon. The conversation begins with Nebraska's struggles against ranked opponents and whether Saturday represents an opportunity for the Huskers to end that frustrating streak. Christopherson also discusses the temperature of Nebraska's fanbase regarding Rhule and how fans view the opportunity to face an Oregon program that has struggled with consistency this season. The discussion then turns to Nebraska's performance against Top 10 Indiana, examining what worked, what didn't, and how the Cornhuskers have developed offensively. Christopherson provides a scouting report on quarterback Anthony Colandrea and shares Nebraska's perspective on former Husker quarterback Dylan Raiola, who transferred to Oregon during the offseason. On the defensive side, the podcast examines Nebraska's ability to generate pressure on opposing quarterbacks, the strengths and weaknesses of its secondary, and the potential challenges facing Oregon's offense. The episode concludes with Christopherson outlining Nebraska's biggest keys to pulling off a road victory in Eugene. Show Timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (0:20) - First meeting since 2017 (1:35) - Nebraska's losing streak against ranked teams; does this count? (2:29) - Matt Rhule heat-check among Nebraska fanbase (4:53) - Will Nebraska fans view this as a big win opportunity? (6:33) - What went right and wrong against Top 10 Indiana (8:55) - What's the scouting report and improvement on offense for Nebraska? (11:22) - Nebraska QB Anthony Colandrea (13:38) - What's Nebraska's viewpoint of Dylan Raiola? (17:01) - Pretty impressive QB pressure and how (19:51) - The back-end of Nebraska's defense (22:27) - Keys to the game for Nebraska

The Oregon Ducks are facing some difficult questions following another disappointing loss, and the frustration surrounding the program has reached a boiling point. On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, DuckTerritory's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil dive into a loaded mailbag to address the biggest concerns surrounding Dan Lanning's program and where Oregon goes from here. The conversation begins with Oregon's quarterback situation. Will Dante Moore play another snap for the Ducks this season, and should he? With Dylan Raiola struggling and Brock Thomas providing a spark off the bench, should Thomas receive a legitimate opportunity to compete for the starting job? The discussion also explores whether Oregon should begin prioritizing younger players as the season continues. Beyond the quarterbacks, Matt and Erik examine the growing frustration within Oregon's fanbase and whether Lanning needs to make immediate changes to his coaching staff. Is the offensive coaching staff solely responsible for Oregon's struggles, or should more attention be directed toward the personnel decisions and roster construction that have contributed to the team's disappointing performances? The mailbag also tackles Oregon's struggles coming out of bye weeks and whether there's a larger issue with how Lanning prepares his teams. Finally, the conversation turns toward the future. With several key players expected to depart for the NFL after this season, could Oregon's problems become even more significant in 2027? Show timestamps: (0:00) - Intro (1:50) - Does Dante Moore play another snap at Oregon? Should he? (7:42) - Should Oregon look to play its younger players? (13:49) - Should Brock Thomas have a legit chance at starting at QB? (23:42) - The Oregon Fanbase has turned angry (26:54) - Does Dan Lanning need to fire someone now or can he wait? (40:21) - Should we be talking about the personnel side of the ball in Oregon's struggles? (47:35) - Is there a real issue with Oregon and bye weeks? (55:42) - If we think this year is bad, what about next year after NFL departures?

DuckTerritory's Erik Skopil and Matt Prehm come to you live following No. 13 Oregon's home game with No. 21 UCLA. The two dive will dive in shortly after the conclusion of Saturday's game at Autzen Stadium

The stakes are higher than anyone expected when No. 13 Oregon hosts No. 22 UCLA this weekend in a Top 25 showdown at Autzen Stadium. On the latest edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil break down the matchup, discuss the biggest storylines surrounding both programs, and make their predictions for Saturday's game. Oregon enters the matchup looking to build on its impressive road victory over USC, while UCLA arrives in Eugene with an opportunity to make a major statement. What once looked like a relatively straightforward game on Oregon's schedule has turned into a significant Big Ten matchup with plenty riding on the outcome for both teams. Matt and Erik open the show by discussing why this game has become bigger than expected and what's at stake for Oregon moving forward. They also dive into the latest injury updates, including the quarterback situation surrounding Dante Moore, and what those developments could mean for the Ducks' offense. The conversation then shifts to the matchups on both sides of the football. How can Oregon's offense attack UCLA's defense? What kind of impact could Dakorien Moore have? And can Oregon's defense slow down a UCLA rushing attack that presents a significant challenge? To close the show, Matt and Erik select their offensive and defensive MVPs for the matchup before revealing their final score predictions for Saturday's Top 25 showdown. Show Notes: (0:58) - Oregon vs UCLA is bigger than expected (6:10) - What's at stake for this game? (9:28) - Injury report (20:56) - Oregon's offense vs UCLA's defense (29:21) - Dakorien Moore (35:51) - Oregon's defense vs UCLA's offense (46:45) - MVPs on Offense and Defense (53:48) - Score Predictions

It was a whirlwind Wednesday for the Oregon men's basketball program, and the Autzen Audibles Podcast is back with a late-night emergency edition to break down everything that happened during one of the most significant days in program history. Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil recap the stunning retirement announcement from longtime Oregon head coach Dana Altman, who spent nearly an hour Wednesday afternoon explaining his decision to step away from coaching just days before the start of the 2026-27 season. The two discuss Altman's reasoning behind the decision, the challenges he faced in today's college basketball landscape, and what stood out most from his emotional farewell press conference. The conversation also turns to Altman's remarkable legacy in Eugene, with Matt and Erik sharing their favorite memories and moments from his tenure leading the Ducks. From there, attention shifts to the immediate future of Oregon basketball. Could Altman's unexpected retirement lead to roster movement or potential transfers? What should fans expect from interim head coach Tony Stubblefield, who addressed reporters Wednesday evening in his first press conference since taking over the program? Finally, Matt and Erik examine the bigger picture surrounding Oregon's eventual coaching search. How attractive is the Ducks' head coaching position nationally, and what factors could shape the athletic department's search for Altman's permanent replacement? All that and more in this late-night edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast. (0:00) - Opening (1:54) - Dana Altman's reasons behind retiring (13:38) - Our favorite moments of the Altman era (26:43) - Are there any expected transfers? (32:04) - The Tony Stubblefield era has arrived (42:22) - How big of a job will this become for the search?

Oregon men’s basketball entered a new era Wednesday with the surprising retirement of longtime head coach Dana Altman, ending one of the most successful coaching runs in program history. In an emergency edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm is joined by CBS Sports college basketball analyst Isaac Trotter to break down Altman’s decision, what it means for Oregon and where the program goes from here. Altman transformed the standard for Oregon basketball during his tenure in Eugene, turning the Ducks into a consistent NCAA Tournament contender while also leading the program to a Final Four appearance and multiple conference championships. His sudden retirement now leaves Oregon facing major questions just as the 2026-27 season approaches. Prehm and Trotter discuss why Altman may have decided this was the right time to step away, what his legacy will ultimately be and how his tenure changed expectations around the Oregon program. The conversation also turns toward the immediate future. Who takes control of the Ducks now? What should expectations be for a roster built largely through the transfer portal? And when Oregon begins its full coaching search, what kind of market will athletic director Rob Mullens be working with? Trotter also offers his perspective on how attractive the Oregon job could be nationally, what the timeline for a coaching search may look like and the biggest factors that will shape the Ducks’ next hire. (0:00) - Opening (0:44) - Dana Altman changed Oregon basketball's standard (4:06) - Why retire? (10:02) - Who is now the head coach and what's the market when the search starts? (16:28) - What's Dana Altman's legacy? (19:53) - What's the expectations for Oregon's roster this year? (24:54) - What's the search timeline look like?

Oregon is back into game-week preparation ahead of Saturday’s matchup with UCLA, and one of the biggest questions surrounding the Ducks remains the status of quarterback Dante Moore. On the latest episode of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil discuss the newest updates surrounding Moore’s recovery from the concussion he suffered against USC two weeks ago. Moore has continued to make progress, and the Ducks are working through preparations that account for both the possibility of his return and the possibility that Dylan Raiola will once again be called upon to start. The discussion also shifts to one of the biggest challenges Oregon’s defense will face this weekend: slowing down UCLA’s rushing attack. The Bruins have been productive on the ground, creating an important matchup for Oregon’s defensive front and linebackers as the Ducks look to control the line of scrimmage. Prehm and Skopil also examine how Oregon used its bye week following the 41-27 road win over USC. Rather than simply using the open week to recover, the Ducks emphasized continued development, corrections and growth as they prepare for the second half of the regular season. The episode breaks down where Oregon stands coming out of the bye and what could determine Saturday’s Top 25 matchup with UCLA. (0:00) - Intro (0:25) - Dante Moore Update (11:10) - UCLA's rushing attack (18:28) - Oregon's growth mindset following USC win

Oregon football is back to game week after its first bye of the season, and the Ducks will return to action with another Top 25 matchup as UCLA comes to town this weekend. On Monday morning’s edition of the Autzen Audibles Mailbag, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil answered subscriber questions surrounding Oregon’s matchup with the Bruins, the state of the Ducks coming out of the bye week and some of the biggest storylines facing Dan Lanning’s program. The discussion starts with whether Oregon could experience a letdown after its emotional 41-27 road win over USC and just how concerned Duck fans should be about a UCLA team capable of presenting some challenges. Matt and Erik also take a closer look at Oregon’s recent history coming out of bye weeks under Lanning and whether there is any reason for concern about how the Ducks will perform after having an extra week to prepare. At quarterback, the conversation shifts to Dylan Raiola and how his skill set could potentially change Oregon’s offense compared to what Dante Moore provides. The mailbag also tackles a bigger-picture question about what a loss to UCLA would mean for Lanning and Oregon’s 2026 season. Finally, the show closes with a hypothetical transfer portal discussion involving Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood and what Oregon’s level of interest could be if one of college football’s most talented quarterbacks ever became available. (2:07) - Could Oregon have a letdown from USC win? (8:27) - What's the level of concern around UCLA? (25:46) - Are Dan Lanning teams not good coming out of bye weeks? (31:34) - Does Dylan Raiola bring a different skillset and offense than Dante Moore? (38:49) - Does a UCLA loss mean Dan Lanning failed Oregon in 2026? (44:24) - What would Oregon's level of interest be in Michigan QB Bryce Underwood if he hypothetically entered the portal?

Oregon has reached its first bye week of the 2026 season, giving the Ducks an opportunity to evaluate what has worked, what still needs improvement and how the roster has handled adversity through the opening month. On the latest episode of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil welcome John Evans back to the show for a wide-ranging discussion on Oregon’s offensive and defensive takeaways through four weeks. Offensively, the conversation starts with Oregon’s ability to lean on its depth while dealing with injuries at several key positions. The offensive line has featured plenty of movement and different combinations, while tight end Jamari Johnson has shown just how much his presence can change what Oregon is capable of doing. The running back room is also examined after an opening month that has given the Ducks multiple options in the backfield. Defensively, the Ducks have seen linebacker Devon Jackson emerge as a major playmaker, while questions remain about the consistency of the safety position. The discussion also covers the early impact of Brandon Finney Jr. and Bear Alexander, along with the production Oregon has received from veteran edge rushers Matayo Uiagalelei and Teitum Tuioti. The episode closes with additional thoughts on where Oregon’s defense stands heading into the bye and what needs to improve as the Ducks move deeper into Big Ten play. (0:00) - Welcome John back to the show (2:44) - A look at Oregon going into the bye (7:39) - Depth helping play through injuries (12:39) - Offensive line being influx (25:25) - Jamari Johnson's impact when he plays and when he doesn't (30:15) - Running Backs (34:41) - Devon Jackson's arrival at LB (40:32) - Safety struggles (47:54) - Brandon Finney and Bear Alexander (49:49) - Matayo and Teitum Production (54:16) - Parting defensive thoughts

Oregon is coming off one of its biggest wins of the season, and there was no shortage of topics to dive into on the latest edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast. On this week's mailbag episode, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil answer listener questions surrounding the Ducks following their 41-27 road victory over USC. The conversation begins at quarterback, where Dante Moore's injury and Dylan Raiola's performance in relief have created plenty of discussion about Oregon's situation moving forward. How long could Raiola start in place of Moore and what's the fall-out of that? They also revisit Oregon's remaining schedule. What once appeared to be a backloaded slate may now feature a much more difficult October than originally expected, with several upcoming opponents presenting bigger challenges than anticipated. Defensively, Matt and Erik take a closer look at Oregon's safety play, what has gone wrong at the position and whether the coaching staff has other personnel options it could turn to moving forward. Finally, the episode closes with a discussion about Oregon and USC. After another heated matchup, emotional moments and plenty of postgame comments, has this series begun to develop into something closer to the type of rivalry Oregon already has with Washington? (0:00) - Intro (1:21) - Dante Moore and Dylan Raiola (16:18) - Has Oregon's schedule difficulty shifted to now October being tough? (25:12) - What's going on at Safety and are there other options? (37:33) - Did Oregon vs USC become a hated rivalry similar to UW?

DuckTerritory's Erik Skopil and Matt Prehm broke down Oregon's scintillating 41-27 win over USC at the Coliseum. Oregon quarterback Dante Moore was knocked out of the game on a cheap shot by USC's Desman Stephens II. Dylan Raiola replaced him and led Oregon to a must-win.

The Oregon Ducks are headed to Los Angeles for one of the biggest games on their 2026 schedule, and the Autzen Audibles crew is breaking down everything you need to know before Saturday night’s showdown with USC. On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, DuckTerritory.com ’s Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil take a deep dive into Oregon’s road matchup against the Trojans and what is at stake for both programs. The conversation starts with the battle for West Coast supremacy and what a win could mean for Oregon as Dan Lanning’s program looks to continue its recent success against USC. From there, Matt and Erik turn their attention to the matchups that could ultimately decide the game. How does Oregon’s defense respond to a talented USC offense, and where can the Ducks create problems for the Trojans? They also examine Oregon’s offense against USC’s defense, including the areas where the Ducks could have opportunities to generate explosive plays and establish themselves early. The podcast wraps up with individual players who could emerge as difference-makers on Saturday night. Matt and Erik each make their MVP predictions before giving their final score picks for Oregon’s trip to the Coliseum. It’s a complete game preview ahead of a major early-season test for the Ducks as they look to leave Los Angeles with a statement road victory. (0:00) - Opening (0:46) - Battle for West Coast Supremacy (8:20) - Oregon's defense vs USC's offense (38:12) - Oregon's offense vs USC's defense (53:56) - MVP Predictions (59:12) - Score Predictions

The Oregon Ducks are headed to Los Angeles for one of their biggest games of the young season, and on this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil are joined by USCFootball.com publisher Ryan Abraham to get an inside look at the USC Trojans. Abraham breaks down where things stand for Lincoln Riley and the USC program entering this weekend's matchup, including just how important this game could be for the Trojans and the pressure surrounding Riley to deliver a significant win. The conversation also dives into USC quarterback Jayden Maiava and his continued development and comfort within Riley's offense. Abraham provides an update on the Trojans' wide receiver room, its overall health and how USC has managed some struggles finishing drives in the red zone. On the defensive side of the football, the group discusses the addition of Gary Patterson as USC's defensive coordinator and why the veteran coach's approach has made sense for the Trojans. Abraham also identifies some areas where USC's defense could be vulnerable against Oregon and provides the latest on the health of that side of the roster. The podcast wraps up with a look at the biggest offensive and defensive keys that could ultimately decide Saturday's matchup between the Ducks and Trojans. (0:00) - Welcome into the show (1:25) - What this game means for USC (4:10) - How much pressure is on Lincoln Riley to win (7:01) - Jayden Maiava and his comfort in this offense (10:27) - The health and over status of the USC WR room (13:16) - USC's red zone offense struggles (14:34) - Why Gary Patterson's hiring as DC makes sense (17:22) - Where does USC feel susceptible on defense? (19:45) - The health of USC's defense (23:47) - Offensive and defensive keys

On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Mailbag, we discuss Oregon’s 84-point win, Dylan Raiola and Dante Moore, and the biggest keys for the Ducks against USC. (1:06) - Did we have issues with Oregon scoring 84 points? (9:26) - Did Dylan Raiola out-play Dante Moore? (19:28) - What on offense has to work vs USC? (26:39) - What position on defense has to play well vs USC? (33:21) - More pressure on Lanning or Riley to win? (40:05) - Oregon's DL or OL needing to be more impactful vs USC? (42:14) - How many points does Oregon need to score to have a chance at a win?

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