Boise State preview; Oregon’s 2026 defense could be program’s best ever

The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, discusses the Oregon Ducks losing quarterback Dante Moore for the season, firing offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer and where the 4-3 Ducks go from here after a 21-10 loss at Illinois, with Chip Kelly and Northwestern coming to town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, discusses the Oregon Ducks’ season-saving 17-14 win over Nebraska and evaluates the team’s chances of going 6-0 the rest of the way, following major injury news out of Ohio State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, examines whether the Oregon Ducks still have hope after a disheartening 17-15 loss to No. 12 UCLA on Saturday. Will quarterback Dante Moore return? Is the offensive line beyond repair? Can the defense carry the load? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, analyzes the No. 13 Oregon Ducks’ matchup with No. 21 UCLA on Saturday. Will Dylan Raiola adequately replace Dante Moore? Can Oregon (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) slow UCLA’s potent rushing attack? Will the Ducks move the ball consistently against the surprising Bruins (4-0, 2-0), allowing just 18.8 points per game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, welcomes special guest John Neal, who coached Oregon’s defensive backs from 2003-2016. Neal’s book “Won the Day” will be released Oct. 15. Neal discussed the book, his journey to Oregon, the program’s rise under coaches Mike Bellotti and then Chip Kelly, and the fall that led to the staff’s firing in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Was Oregon’s 41-27 win over USC on Saturday the Ducks’ most satisfying victory in recent years? That’s part of the discussion on the latest Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show. They discuss quarterback Dante Moore’s injury, how backup quarterback Dylan Raiola responded, the impact of rallying to win at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and what the win means moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, discusses the No. 20 Oregon Ducks (2-1) blowout win over Portland State and the “must-win” situation they face Saturday at No. 12 USC (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten). Will Oregon’s defense show up? Will quarterback Dante Moore rise to the occasion? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, examines the Oregon Ducks’ meltdown at Oklahoma State and whether they can recover enough to still make a run at reaching the national playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, reviews Oregon Ducks’ 34-27 win over Boise State on Saturday. Did BSU expose an overrated Ducks team or did they merely have an off day. Plus, are those questioning coach Dan Lanning missing the bigger picture? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ducks Confidential podcast, hosted by The Oregonian/OregonLive’s Aaron Fentress and former UO and NFL tight end George Wrighster, host of the Unafraid Show, previews the Oregon Ducks’ season opener on Saturday against Boise State, mocks USC’s first-game home attendance and makes the case that Oregon’s 2026 defense could become the greatest in program history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices