Autzen Audibles: DuckTerritory's Oregon athletics podcast

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