Autzen Audibles: DuckTerritory's Oregon athletics podcast

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?