Ducks Confidential
by The Oregonian/OregonLive
Ducks Confidential is back to bring you in-depth coverage of Oregon football, now hosted by reporter Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and former UO/NFL tight end George Wrighster (Unafraid Show). Subscribe today to keep up with the latest episodes.
Episodes
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Ducks Confidential podcast: A disastrous season just became worse
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...
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Ducks Confidential podcast: Can Oregon football run the table?
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,...
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Ducks Confidential podcast: Searching for a glimmer of hope in a bleak season
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...
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Will QB Dante Moore’s absence hurt No. 13 Oregon against No. 21 UCLA?
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…
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Ducks Confidential podcast: Former Oregon assistant coach John Neal discusses his book, “Won the Day."
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.…
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Was No. 15 Oregon’s win at USC the program’s most satisfying victory in recent years?
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....
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No. 20 Oregon steps over Portland State and into ‘must-win’ game at No. 12 USC
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...
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Will No. 21 Oregon recover from collapse at Oklahoma State?
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...
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Is criticism of Oregon and Dan Lanning fair following subpar effort against Boise State?
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....
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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, previews the Oregon Ducks’ season opener on Saturday against Boise State, mocks USC’s first-game home attendance and makes the case that...
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6 musts for No. 2 Oregon to win national title
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, lays out six musts for the No. 2 Oregon Ducks to win the national championship and gives game-by-game predictions for the entire…
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Dominating defense, OL rotation, 2026 breakout stars
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’ second fall camp scrimmage, the defense’s dominance, the offensive line’s development and potential breakout...
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Analyzing what coach Dan Lanning said about Oregon’s first fall scrimmage
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 what Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning said about the team’s first fall scrimmage.
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Could Oregon have its best defense in program history?
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’ defense’s potential to become not only one of the best in the country, but one of the greatest in program...
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Oregon’s offense is loaded, but questions exist about a rebuilt offensive line
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, breaks down Oregon’s offense as fall camp is underway. Quarterback Dante Moore is back, along with a host of playmakers, but will a...
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Fall camp around the corner, WR evaluation, mailbag questions answered
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, returns to discuss next week’s Big Ten Media Days, recruiting, the Ducks’ wide receivers and mailbag questions.
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Oregon football's red-hot recruiting, Tokyo trip a success
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 Oregon’s recruiting run, the successful Tokyo trip and answers a mailbag question.
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Oregon Ducks headed to Tokyo, video game love, Chris Hampton's defense
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, highlights the Oregon Ducks’ ratings in the new EA Sports College Football 27 video game, the players’ trip to Tokyo, and review…
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Reaction to Wrighster’s Lanning interview, proposed playoff format, more
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 proposed 24-team playoff format and dives into Wrighster’s one-on-one interview with Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning, and...
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Spring game review, Ducks in NFL draft, QB recruit Will Mencl’s future
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 Saturday’s spring game, Oregon Ducks selected in the NFL draft, the chances quarterback recruit Will Mencl starts for UO and...
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NFL draft, spring game, USC delusion, UW rising
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 nine former Oregon Ducks who could be selected in the NFL draft, Saturday’s spring game, USC’s national title window and...
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Scrimmage review, Dylan Raiola, Oregon lands legacy recruit
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 Ducks’ first scrimmage, Dylan Raiola, quarterback development and West Linn High’s Josiah Molden, son of former Oregon...
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USC trolling Ducks, spring practice gems, 50/50 raffle riches
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, is back after a spring break hiatus to discuss the Oregon Ducks football team. Topics include USC trolling the Ducks over recruiting…
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Questions facing Oregon during spring practices
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, covers remarks made about the Oregon Ducks by defensive coordinator Chris Hampton and offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer at the start…
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Sadiq, Thieneman thrive at combine; sneak peek at spring football
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 NFL Combine performances of former Oregon Ducks Kenyon Sadiq, Dillon Thieneman and Malik Benson, plus takes a quick look…
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Previewing this week’s NFL Scouting Combine
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 nine former Oregon Ducks invited to this week’s NFL Scouting Combine. They analyze each player and what they must do at…
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NFL Scouting Combine invites, 10 returners who must elevate play in 2026
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 nine Oregon Ducks invited to the NFL Scouting Combine and selects 10 players they believe must step up their game next...
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Oregon's 2026 defensive depth chart, schedule analysis
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 defensive depth chart and the 2026 schedule. Plus, the hosts answer a couple of mailbag questions from...
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Oregon chases OT Jordan Seaton; analyzing 2026 offense
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 national championship game, Big Ten dominance, Oregon’s pursuit of offensive lineman Jordan Seaton and previews the Ducks’...
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Dan Lanning’s evolution; Looking ahead to 2026 with or without Dante Moore
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 criticism coach Dan Lanning is receiving following the College Football Playoff loss to Indiana, Dante Moore’s future and...
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Why Oregon struggled in lopsided loss to Indiana; 2025 season review
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’ 56-22 loss to Indiana in the College Football Playoffs semifinal at the Peach Bowl, and reviews the 2025...
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Will No. 5 Oregon exact revenge on No. 1 Indiana in CFP?
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. 5 Oregon Ducks’ 23-0 Orange Bowl win over Texas Tech and what that victory means for their rematch with No. 1 Indiana…
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Why No. 5 Oregon matches up well with No. 4 Texas Tech
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 Orange Bowl featuring the No. 5 Oregon Ducks (12-1) and the No. 4 Texas Tech Red Raiders (12-1).
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Oregon races past JMU and into showdown with Texas Tech
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. 5 Oregon Ducks’ 51-34 playoff win over No. 12 James Madison and takes a quick look at the Orange Bowl matchup with No.…
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CFP preview, why Oregon will roll over James Madison
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 College Football Playoff, diving into all four games this weekend, including explaining why the No. 5 Oregon Ducks should...
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Playoff buzz lacking? Heisman Trophy fallout, Dante Moore Heisman 2026?
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 Heisman Trophy voting, Oregon Ducks quarterback Dante Moore’s 2026 Heisman chances, playoff buzz and more.
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Is No. 5 Oregon hosting No. 12 James Madison in the CFP a letdown?
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 hosting James Madison in the first round of the College Football Playoffs and if the matchup is a letdown.
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Playoff picture, recruiting success, replacing coordinators, Heisman
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’ likely playoff matchup, their No. 2-ranked recruiting class, replacing coordinators, Heisman voting and more
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Washington ushers No. 6 Oregon into national playoffs
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 winning 26-14 at Washington to punch their ticket into the College Football Playoff, as well as where UO…
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Oregon slices and dices Trojans, are Huskies next?
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’ huge win over USC Trojans, and takes a quick look ahead to Saturday’s matchup at the Washington Huskies.…
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Oregon vs. USC preview, making sense of CFP rankings
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 complex College Football Playoff rankings that have the Oregon Ducks (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) at No 7, and previews UO’s big…
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Oregon football throttles Minnesota in tune-up for USC
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’ 42-13 win over Minnesota and how they match up with the USC Trojans, who face UO at Autzen Stadium on Saturday.
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No. 8 Ducks can’t afford to look past Minnesota
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 moving up a spot to No. 8 in the latest College Football Rankings, can they reach the playoffs at 10-2 and if...
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Recapping Oregon's 18-16 win over Iowa
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. 9 Oregon Ducks (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten) winning 18-16 Saturday at No. 20 Iowa, the latest polls and if UO’s fourth-quarter...
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No. 9 Oregon prepares for ugly game at No. 20 Iowa
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. 9 Oregon Ducks’ matchup with the No. 20 Iowa Hawkeyes Saturday on the road.
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Does No. 6 Oregon look vulnerable after win over Wisconsin?
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 No. 6 Oregon’s 21-7 win over Wisconsin. Impressive showing in bad weather, or should there be concerns about the offense?
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RB position looks bright, Wisconsin not a threat
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. 6 Oregon Ducks game Saturday against Wisconsin and examines the future of the running back room with the emergence of...
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Did Oregon football fix its offense, or was Rutgers just terrible?
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. 6 Oregon Ducks’ impressive 56-10 win at Rutgers.
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Dante Moore must improve for No. 8 Oregon to run the table
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 what the No. 8 Oregon Ducks (5-2, 2-1 Big Ten) must do not only to win this weekend at Rutgers (3-3, 0-3), but also to...
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Did Oregon get exposed by Indiana, or have a bad day?
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’ 30-20 loss to No. 3 Indiana. Were the Ducks exposed, or can they easily correct the issues that cost them…
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About this show
Ducks Confidential is back to bring you in-depth coverage of Oregon football, now hosted by reporter Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and former UO/NFL tight end George Wrighster (Unafraid Show). Subscribe today to keep up with the latest episodes.
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