Autzen Audibles: DuckTerritory's Oregon athletics podcast

DuckTerritory's Erik Skopil and Matt Prehm were joined by Jackson Moore on this week's postgame live stream podcast following Saturday's 34-26 win over Northwestern. First, Skopil and Moore offered their immediate reactions to the win before Prehm joined later to provide insights from the press conferences

The Oregon Ducks are entering unfamiliar territory under head coach Dan Lanning, and Saturday afternoon's home matchup against Northwestern has suddenly become one of the most important games of the season.In the latest edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil break down Oregon's struggles, the challenges facing the program, and what needs to happen for the Ducks to get back on track.Oregon enters Saturday's game with a 4-3 record after losing three of its last five games. The Ducks have gone from being the nation's preseason No. 2 team to unranked, while Northwestern comes to Eugene as the ranked team in this matchup. It's a stunning reversal of expectations for a program that entered the season with national championship aspirations.Prehm and Skopil discuss the state of Oregon's program, the importance of its response to adversity, and whether the Ducks have the right mindset to overcome their recent struggles. With starting quarterback Dante Moore out for the season and offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer no longer with the program, Oregon faces significant questions about its offense and the direction of its season.The discussion also includes the latest injury developments, a detailed breakdown of Oregon's offense against Northwestern's defense, and what the Ducks' defense must accomplish against the Wildcats' offense.Finally, Prehm and Skopil offer their picks for the game's most valuable players and make their predictions for Saturday's Big Ten matchup at Autzen Stadium.Can Oregon begin turning its season around, or will the Ducks' disappointing stretch continue?Podcast Topics and Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(2:20) - This program is reeling(4:21) - Northwestern is the team ranked and it's shocking(7:51) - Oregon's mindset to get themselves out of a rut(15:18) - Injury Report(22:48) - Oregon's offense vs Northwestern's Defense(36:34) - Oregon's defense vs Northwestern's Offense(51:35) - MVPs(56:54) - Game Predictions

Dan Lanning has faced adversity before, but nothing quite like Oregon's 2026 season.CBS Sports' Brandon Marcello joins the Autzen Audibles Podcast to examine why the upcoming offseason could be the most challenging of Lanning's coaching career.With Dante Moore done for the year, Drew Mehringer out as offensive coordinator, and Oregon falling short of national expectations, the Ducks must evaluate their roster, address their offensive identity, and make critical personnel decisions.Marcello offers his perspective on how Lanning can navigate these challenges and get Oregon back into national championship contention.(0:00) - How does the Dante Moore injury impact how we view the last 5 games?(3:46) - What does Dante Moore do now?(7:55) - What pressure does Dan Lanning now face?(10:50) - How attractive will the OC job be this offseason and how poor of a season is this?(18:57) - What happens now with Dylan Raiola?(20:14) - Roster Retention (23:04) - 24 Team Playoff

Oregon football has been rocked by two major developments, and the Autzen Audibles Podcast is back with an emergency episode to break down what it all means for the Ducks moving forward.DuckTerritory's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil react to the stunning news that starting quarterback Dante Moore will miss the remainder of the 2026 season. Oregon head coach Dan Lanning announced the news Monday, delivering another significant blow to an offense that has struggled to find consistency throughout the season.What does Moore's absence mean for Oregon's quarterback situation? Matt and Erik examine the options available to the Ducks, including Dylan Raiola, Brock Thomas, and freshman Akili Smith Jr., while discussing how Oregon can adjust its offensive approach without Moore.The conversation also shifts to Oregon's coaching staff following the firing of offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer. With a new offensive coordinator taking over, Matt and Erik discuss what is known about the change, what fans should expect schematically, and whether the Ducks can generate meaningful improvement over the final stretch of the season.Finally, the discussion turns to the bigger picture. Oregon entered the year with championship aspirations, but at 4-3, those expectations have dramatically changed. What would a successful finish look like now? Can the Ducks salvage something meaningful from a disappointing season?All that and more in this emergency edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast.Podcast Topics and Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:39) - Dante Moore is out for the year and what we know(15:42) - Oregon's QB Options moving forward and Akili Smith Jr(27:47) - Oregon's new OC and what we know about him(40:37) - What does a salvageable season look like?

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning has made one of the biggest decisions of his coaching career, firing offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer after another disappointing offensive performance in the Ducks' 21-10 loss at Illinois. Now, the questions turn to what comes next for Oregon's struggling offense and how Lanning plans to fix a unit that has fallen well short of expectations this season.On this latest episode of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, DuckTerritory's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil break down the decision to move on from Mehringer, what it means for the Ducks moving forward, and the challenges Lanning faces as he searches for a replacement.The discussion starts with why Oregon reached this point and whether a coaching change can provide the spark the offense desperately needs over the final stretch of the season. Matt and Erik also examine Oregon's offensive identity, the importance of hiring an experienced coordinator, and what immediate adjustments could help the Ducks become more productive.The conversation then shifts toward potential candidates, why this could be Lanning's most important coaching hire to date, and how the decision could shape Oregon's future beyond the 2026 season.Finally, the two discuss quarterback Dante Moore and whether Oregon's offensive struggles and coaching uncertainty could impact his decision about returning to action this season.Podcast Topics and Timestamps:(0:00) - Intro(1:34) - Oregon fires Drew Mehringer as OC(12:08) - What's Oregon's identity on offense moving forward?(19:05) - Does Oregon need an older more veteran OC?(30:31) - What changes do we want to see with Oregon's offense this year?(43:43) - Early names to know(46:43) - Dan Lanning's biggest hire to-date(52:59) - Does Dante Moore's decision to come back or sit out become easier now?