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Ducks Confidential — 206 episodes

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No. 20 Oregon steps over Portland State and into ‘must-win’ game at No. 12 USC

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Will No. 21 Oregon recover from collapse at Oklahoma State?

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Is criticism of Oregon and Dan Lanning fair following subpar effort against Boise State?

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Boise State preview; Oregon’s 2026 defense could be program’s best ever

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6 musts for No. 2 Oregon to win national title

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Dominating defense, OL rotation, 2026 breakout stars

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Analyzing what coach Dan Lanning said about Oregon’s first fall scrimmage

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Could Oregon have its best defense in program history?

9

Oregon’s offense is loaded, but questions exist about a rebuilt offensive line

10

Fall camp around the corner, WR evaluation, mailbag questions answered

11

Oregon football's red-hot recruiting, Tokyo trip a success

12

Oregon Ducks headed to Tokyo, video game love, Chris Hampton's defense

13

Reaction to Wrighster’s Lanning interview, proposed playoff format, more

14

Spring game review, Ducks in NFL draft, QB recruit Will Mencl’s future

15

NFL draft, spring game, USC delusion, UW rising

16

Scrimmage review, Dylan Raiola, Oregon lands legacy recruit

17

USC trolling Ducks, spring practice gems, 50/50 raffle riches

18

Questions facing Oregon during spring practices

19

Sadiq, Thieneman thrive at combine; sneak peek at spring football

20

Previewing this week’s NFL Scouting Combine

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NFL Scouting Combine invites, 10 returners who must elevate play in 2026

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Oregon's 2026 defensive depth chart, schedule analysis

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Oregon chases OT Jordan Seaton; analyzing 2026 offense

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Dan Lanning’s evolution; Looking ahead to 2026 with or without Dante Moore

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Why Oregon struggled in lopsided loss to Indiana; 2025 season review

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Will No. 5 Oregon exact revenge on No. 1 Indiana in CFP?

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Why No. 5 Oregon matches up well with No. 4 Texas Tech

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Oregon races past JMU and into showdown with Texas Tech

29

CFP preview, why Oregon will roll over James Madison

30

Playoff buzz lacking? Heisman Trophy fallout, Dante Moore Heisman 2026?

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Is No. 5 Oregon hosting No. 12 James Madison in the CFP a letdown?

32

Playoff picture, recruiting success, replacing coordinators, Heisman

33

Washington ushers No. 6 Oregon into national playoffs

34

Oregon slices and dices Trojans, are Huskies next?

35

Oregon vs. USC preview, making sense of CFP rankings

36

Oregon football throttles Minnesota in tune-up for USC

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No. 8 Ducks can’t afford to look past Minnesota

38

Recapping Oregon's 18-16 win over Iowa

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No. 9 Oregon prepares for ugly game at No. 20 Iowa

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Does No. 6 Oregon look vulnerable after win over Wisconsin?

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RB position looks bright, Wisconsin not a threat

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Did Oregon football fix its offense, or was Rutgers just terrible?

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Dante Moore must improve for No. 8 Oregon to run the table

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Did Oregon get exposed by Indiana, or have a bad day?

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Will No. 7 Indiana present problems for No. 3 Oregon?

46

Did Penn State’s loss at UCLA alter perception of Oregon?

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Examining the No. 2 Oregon Ducks’ monumental 30-24 win at Penn State

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What it will take for No. 6 Oregon to win a Whiteout game at No. 3 Penn State

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Previewing the No. 6 Oregon vs. No. 3 Penn State matchup with a PennLive reporter

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No. 6 Oregon looks sharp against OSU, but are the Ducks ready for No. 3 Penn State?

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Oregon football set for final tune-up against OSU before Penn State

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No. 6 Ducks unimpressively crush Northwestern, OSU up next

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No. 4 Oregon Ducks prepare for breakfast club game at Northwestern

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No. 4 Oregon makes an example out of Oklahoma State, QB Dante Moore lets it fly

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Oklahoma State preview: Were Mike Gundy’s words and Dan Lanning’s response overblown?

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What we learned from Oregon football’s blowout win over Montana State

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10 players essential to Oregon repeating as Big Ten champions

58

QB battle, defense shines, schedule breakdown/predictions

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Ranking B1G coaches, UO looking good at No. 7, Ducks’ first scrimmage

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Will Oregon Ducks’ offense experience inevitable dip replacing 10 starters, including QB?

61

Tackling Oregon’s defensive changes with new hosts Aaron Fentress and George Wrighster

62

Rose Bowl preview: Who has the mental edge between Oregon and Ohio State?

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Dillon Gabriel, Marcus Mariota and a bond that goes beyond Oregon football

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Rematch in the Rose Bowl set for Oregon, Ohio State

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A look at 5 burning questions as Oregon football prepares for the Rose Bowl

66

Would Oregon rather play Ohio State or Tennessee?

67

Big Ten championship recap, looking ahead to the playoff

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Is it better for Oregon to lose the Big Ten championship game? (No)

69

Oregon vs. Washington preview, looking ahead to the Big Ten title game

70

Oregon escapes Wisconsin with a win, entering a much-needed bye week

71

Ducks win ugly against Maryland, women’s basketball pulls an upset

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Oregon makes a statement at the Big House

73

Is Oregon the best team in the country?

74

Oregon wallops Purdue, faces real test in Illinois

75

Recapping Oregon’s thrilling, historic win over Ohio State

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Is Oregon-Ohio State the biggest game in Autzen Stadium history?

77

UCLA recap, Michigan State preview

78

Previewing Oregon’s Big Ten opener at UCLA

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Oregon blows out the Beavers, looking ahead to Big Ten play

80

Oregon sneaks past Boise State, previewing Oregon State

81

Boise State preview, offensive line woes

82

Idaho preview, the future of FCS matchups

83

Questions on the interior offensive line, wrapping up fall camp

84

AP poll is here, plus notes from fall camp

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The hype is real for Oregon football in 2024

86

Spring football recap, basketball teams busy in the portal

87

Spring football rolls along, reflecting on basketball season

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Oregon women’s basketball wraps a brutal season

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Last chance for Oregon women's basketball to break the losing streak

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Men’s basketball up and down, spring sports get rolling

91

Recapping signing day and a busy transfer window for Oregon football

92

Oregonian Sports: Ducks lose a heartbreaker, Fiesta Bowl letdown, Bo Nix Heisman chances, did playoff committee get it wrong?

93

Talkin’ Ducks: Oregon Ducks vs. Washington, the rematch; Pac-12 title game preview, predictions

94

Oregonian Sports: Oregon football hits the stretch run with the CFP in its sights

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Oregonian Sports: Could the Ducks get shut out of the CFP even if they win out?

96

Talkin' Ducks: Rivalry game recap, Dan Lanning's decisions and Washington Sate preview

97

Recapping Oregon’s signing day haul, 2022 season

98

Recapping the stunning collapse against the Beavers

99

Bo Nix’s toughness keeps Oregon's Pac-12 hopes alive, plus previewing OSU game

100

Recapping an instant classic, plus Verone McKinley III joins the show

101

Previewing the Washington game with Seattle Times beat reporter Mike Vorel

102

Oregon's offense keeps churning despite some miscues

103

Oregon offense flying high, defense still vulnerable

104

Top 10 matchup of Oregon, UCLA features clash of strengths

105

Where the Oregon Ducks stand halfway through the season

106

Recapping Stanford win, previewing Arizona matchup with Michael Lev

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The hidden plays that defined a historic comeback win over WSU

108

Oregon throttles BYU, has areas to shore up against Washington State

109

What Oregon can carry over from Eastern Washington win to marquee matchup with BYU

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Many questions face Oregon’s defense, answers won’t be found against Eastern Washington

111

How many games should the Pac-12 season be, plus NIL musings

112

Spring game takeaways, plus Dan Lanning's bold statement

113

Ty Thompson vs Bo Nix, plus basketball season recap

114

Dana Altman's Ducks gotta win to get into NCAA Tourney

115

Do the Oregon men need to win Pac-12 tournament to get into the Big Dance?

116

Saying goodbye to Travis Dye and CJ Verdell

117

The UO men and women's historic 4-0 sweep against top 10 opponents on the hardwood

118

Recapping the Alamo Bowl, the season and looking ahead to Lanning era

119

Oregon Ducks land QB Bo Nix, hire OC and Co-DC with Alamo Bowl next week

120

Dan Lanning is on the job at the University of Oregon

121

Mario Cristobal's departure and who might succeed him

122

Ducks avoid Utah hangover and take care of Beavs, gear up for rematch

123

Previewing the biggest Oregon-Oregon State game in years

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Ducks square off against Utah in what may be first of 2 showdowns

125

Ducks flex defensive ....prowess... against Washington

126

The Alabama vs. Cincinnati rankings debate, and why the committee got it wrong

127

Ducks make the top four in College Football Playoff ranking, but will it last?

128

Anthony Brown Jr. finding some favorite targets, plus Kayvon Thibodeaux goes supernova

129

Kayvon Thibodeaux, Travis Dye and consistent inconsistencies

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Previewing the Cal game, Ty Thompson talk, Travis Dye and more

131

Wounded Ducks limp into bye week with many questions

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Ducks keep winning in efficient, not flashy ways

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The Ducks are the undisputed Pac-12 leaders as conference play ramps up

134

Recapping the Ohio State game, the biggest win in Cristobal's era

135

Kayvon Thibodeaux day-to-day recovering from ankle sprain

136

Will Anthony Brown Jr. and the Ducks rise to the occasion?

137

Fresno State preview, plus breaking down the Ducks' depth chart

138

Freshman Troy Franklin to start at X receiver

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What about this Ducks team could make it elite?

140

Second fall scrimmage back and forth; Byron Cardwell 2 TDs

141

Fall camp insights and observations, plus just how many sacks could Kayvon Thibodeaux get?

142

Looking back at Oregon Ducks sports in 2020-21

143

Eugene Omoruyi headed to NBA G League Elite Camp

144

Previewing Oregon baseball's NCAA Regional, recapping Oregon softball's season

145

Oregon baseball is No. 14 seed in NCAA Tournament

146

Oregon women's basketball assistant salary pool remains in line with 2020-21

147

Oregon softball doesn't get a top 16 seed in NCAA Tournament

148

Analyzing Oregon softball's NCAA Tournament seeding and previewing a huge week for Ducks baseball

149

Oregon at Ohio State to kick off at 9 a.m. PT on Sept. 11

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Joe Moorhead, Bryan McClendon, Rod Chance sign new contracts

151

Chris Duarte named third team AP All-American

152

Oregon men's basketball takes over 1st place in Pac-12

153

Keith Heyward not returning to staff in 2021, reportedly leaving for Cal

154

Oregon drops out of polls to end 2020 season

155

Thibodeaux, Wright lead 5 Oregon all-Pac-12 honorees

156

A wild week has Oregon playing USC for the Pac-12 Championship

157

Oregon to play in Pac-12 championship game against USC

158

With Oregon vs. Washington canceled, what's next for the Ducks?

159

Oregon drops out of AP poll after loss at Cal

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Breaking down No. 22 Oregon vs. Cal, start of hoops season

161

Oregon drops in polls after losing to Oregon State

162

Previewing Oregon vs. Oregon State

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Oregon debuts at No. 15 in CFP

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Oregon at 11/13 in polls

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Oregon up to 11/12 in polls

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Previewing Oregon's season opener against Stanford

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Depth chart released: No starting QB named

168

What we've learned during Oregon's fall camp

169

Brady Breeze opts out, declares for NFL Draft

170

Pac-12 football is back, what the Oregon Ducks could look like in 2020

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Vote expected from Pac-12 Thursday

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Mycah Pittman, Tyler Shough call for Pac-12 to start season

173

Penei Sewell opts out, declares for NFL Draft

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Penei Sewell's impact at Oregon, who will the Ducks go to next at left tackle?

175

2022 recruiting contact begins

176

NCAA grants fall athletes extra eligibility

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NCAA DI Council to recommend eligibilty

178

Looking back at many questions still unanswered with Pac-12 football season on the brink

179

Pac-12 CEO group to decide on football season

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Voluntary workouts begin today

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North Dakota State football begins on-campus workouts 2 weeks before Oregon

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Oregon Gov. Kate Brown will make sure Ducks not at competitive disadvantage

183

Reviewing Oregon's defense after spring

184

The many questions that must be answered for college football to return

185

Oregon assistant coahes contracts extended with 10 percent pay cuts

186

Reviewing Oregon's offense after spring

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UO president Schill 'hoping' football played in 2020

188

Justin Herbert drafted by the Chargers, what they expect from him and if Oregon maximized his talent

189

Justin Herbert leads 4 Oregon players drafted

190

Oregon dominates WNBA Draft

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Oregon dominates WNBA Draft, Ducks football coaching staff makes another upgrade

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Oregon to dominate WNBA draft this week

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Will Oregon's Big 3 all be taken in first round of WNBA Draft?

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Mario Cristobal "very optimistic" for football in 2020

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What Anthony Brown's commitment means to Oregon's QB competition

196

Sabrina Ionescu and Payton Pritchard garner more awards, could earn more this week

197

Will the NCAA grant additional eligibility to spring sports athletes?

198

Oregon cancels spring football game

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Oregon cancels spring football game, more basketball accolades and NCAA to decide on additional spring sports eligibility

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Sabrina Ionescu issues first remarks since NCAA Tournament canceled

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The great unknown ahead for college sports, Oregon men's and women's basketball left with what-ifs after NCAA Tournaments canceled

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Oregon women's basketball wins Pac-12 regular season title, men's basketball still vying for No. 1 seed in Pac-12, softball goes 3-2 in Oklahoma, baseball sweeps Milwaukee

203

Headlines 3/2: Women's basketball wins third straight Pac-12 regular season title, Men's basketball vying for No. 1 seed in Pac-12 Tourney, softball and baseball recaps

204

Headlines 2/25: Oregon men's basketball splits Desert trip, women's basketball clinches Pac-12 title, NFL Combine begins

205

Recapping Oregon women's basketball's weekend sweep, Oregon men's loss at Oregon State, Oregon softball's 5-0 start

206

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