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Oregonian Sports is your home for entertaining and informative analysis and discussion of the Ducks, Beavers, Blazers and other sports stories. Look for episodes each week from The Oregonian/OregonLive’s sports columnist Bill Oram and KOIN-TV sports anchor/reporter Brenna Greene.
Episodes
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Boise State preview; Ducks' 2026 defense could be their best ever | Ducks Confidential
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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Six musts for No. 2 Oregon to win national title | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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? | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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, spring practice gems, 50/50 raffle riches | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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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2026 defensive depth chart, schedule analysis | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 playoff loss to Indiana; 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? Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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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CFP preview, why Oregon will roll over James Madison | Ducks Confidential
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? | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 vs. USC preview, making sense of CFP rankings | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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? Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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? Ducks Confidential
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 | Ducks Confidential
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? | Ducks Confidential
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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Will No. 7 Indiana present problems for No. 3 Oregon? Ducks Confidential
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. 3 Oregon’s matchup with No. 7 Indiana on Saturday at Autzen Stadium.
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Did Penn State’s loss at UCLA alter perception of Oregon? Ducks Confidential
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 the action that took place around college football, while No. 3 Oregon Ducks had the week off. That includes discussing whether...
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Examining the No. 2 Oregon Ducks’ monumental 30-24 win at Penn State | Ducks Confidential podcast
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, takes a deep dive into the Oregon Ducks’ 30-24 double overtime win at Penn State. Fentress picked Oregon to lose and Wrighster maybe had…
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Previewing a make-or-break game for Oregon State football | Beavers Beat
A lot on the line for Oregon State this Friday, as Houston comes to town with the Beavers at risk of falling to 0-5. What does Trent Bray have to say about it, with his job potentially on the line? Find out on the latest episode of Beavers Beat.
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Previewing the No. 6 Oregon vs. No. 3 Penn State matchup with a PennLive reporter | Ducks Confidential
The Ducks Confidential podcast shifted gears for this episode. Aaron Fentress, of The Oregonian/OregonLive, teamed up with PennLive’s Max Ralph, who covers Penn State, to discuss this week’s matchup between the No. 6 Ducks and No. 3 Nittany Lions in Happy Valley. They examined the matchup from…
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No. 6 Oregon looks sharp against OSU, but are the Ducks ready for No. 3 Penn State? Ducks Confidential
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' 41-7 win over Oregon State and takes a peek ahead to Saturday's game at No. 3 Penn State.
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What will it take for Oregon State to stay competitive with No. 6 Oregon?
The disparity has never been wider, or at least that’s the prevailing narrative heading into Saturday’s football game between No. 6 Oregon and Oregon State. If a Beavers upset is out of the question, how can OSU leave feeling good about Saturday’s performance in a hostile environment against an...
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Oregon football set for final tune-up against OSU before Penn State | Ducks Confidential
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-Oregon State series being renewed, Saturday’s matchup between the two rivals and takes a look at big matchups...
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No. 6 Ducks unimpressively crush Northwestern, OSU up next | Ducks Confidential
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’ lackluster 34-14 win at Northwestern, what it means in the bigger picture, and takes a quick look ahead to...
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3 keys to OSU vs. Texas Tech | Beavers Beat
Can Oregon State football rise from the ashes of these first two weeks and pull a stunning upset over No. 21 Texas Tech on the road? We take a quick look at the matchup, and how the Beavers can bounce back, on this week’s episode of Beavers Beat.
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Who is Tom Dundon and what will his potential Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership look like?
When news arrived late last month that Tom Dundon and a collection of investors reached a tentative agreement to buy the Portland Trail Blazers, it sparked more questions than answers for Blazermaniacs. What does it mean for the future of the franchise? What type of owner will he be? What does it...
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