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Ducks Confidential

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.

  1. 193

    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 more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. 192

    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 Washington Huskies’ recruiting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. 191

    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 cornerback Alex Molden, committing to the Ducks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. 190

    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, how the defensive line looks and identifying freshmen gems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. 189

    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 of spring football practices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. 188

    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 at spring football, which starts March 12. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. 187

    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 the combine to improve their draft stock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. 186

    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 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. 185

    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 listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. 184

    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’ 2026 offensive depth chart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. 183

    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 looks ahead to what the Ducks could look like in 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. 182

    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 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. 181

    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 in the College Football Playoffs semifinals at the Peach Bowl on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. 180

    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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. 179

    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. 4 Texas Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. 178

    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 obliterate No. 12 James Madison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. 177

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. 176

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. 175

    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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. 174

    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 could land in the bracket. At home? Top-Four seed? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. 173

    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. They also evaluated UO’s chances of winning the national title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. 172

    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 clash with No. 13 USC (8-2, 6-1) on Saturday at Autzen Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. 171

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. 170

    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 Minnesota has a shot to pull off an upset Friday night in Autzen Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. 169

    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 defense is a concern. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. 168

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. 167

    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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. 166

    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 freshmen Dierre Hill Jr. and Jordon Davison. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. 165

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. 164

    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 demonstrate improvement in areas that cost them during last week’s loss to No. 3 Indiana (6-0, 3-0). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  31. 163

    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 the game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  32. 162

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

    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  33. 161

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

    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 UO’s win last week at Penn State was diluted by the Nittany Lions’ loss at 1-4 UCLA and their subsequent fall out of the AP Top 25. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  34. 160

    Examining the No. 2 Oregon Ducks’ monumental 30-24 win at Penn 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, 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 a little too much fun rubbing that in his face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  35. 159

    What it will take for No. 6 Oregon to win a Whiteout game at No. 3 Penn 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, take a deep dive into the No. 6 Oregon Ducks’matchup Saturday at No. 3 Penn State. Not surprisingly, their opinions on the outcome differ. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  36. 158

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

    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 both sides of the ball and gave their early-week predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  37. 157

    No. 6 Oregon looks sharp against OSU, but are the Ducks ready for No. 3 Penn 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, discusses the Oregon Ducks' 41-7 win over Oregon State and takes a peek ahead to Saturday's game at No. 3 Penn State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  38. 156

    Oregon football set for final tune-up against OSU before Penn 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, discusses the Oregon Ducks-Oregon State series being renewed, Saturday’s matchup between the two rivals and takes a look at big matchups around the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  39. 155

    No. 6 Ducks unimpressively crush Northwestern, OSU up 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’ lackluster 34-14 win at Northwestern, what it means in the bigger picture, and takes a quick look ahead to Saturday’s game against Oregon State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. 154

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

    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 No. 4 Oregon Ducks’ matchup Saturday at Northwestern, as well as discusses the likely interruption of the Oregon-Oregon State rivalry, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  41. 153

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

    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’ 69-3 win over Oklahoma State and if Cowboys coach Mike Gundy got what he deserved. Plus, UO quarterback Dante Moore let loose with the deep ball and the defense once again appeared suffocating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  42. 152

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

    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, discuss the controversy that blew up when Mike Gundy was asked about facing Oregon, and preview Saturday’s game against Oklahoma State. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  43. 151

    What we learned from Oregon football’s blowout win over Montana 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, discusses the Oregon Ducks’ 59-13 win over Montana State, the starting debut of quarterback Dante Moore and the defense, which dominated a usually strong Bobcats’ rushing attack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  44. 150

    10 players essential to Oregon repeating as Big Ten champions

    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’ opener against Montana State, their biggest challenges to repeat as Big Ten champs and select 10 players who must deliver for UO to remain national contenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. 149

    QB battle, defense shines, schedule breakdown/predictions

    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 scrimmage, the quarterback competition, the defense still rolling along and goes game-by-game through UO’s schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. 148

    Ranking B1G coaches, UO looking good at No. 7, Ducks’ first 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 the Oregon Ducks landing at No. 7 in both major preseason polls, what coach Dan Lanning had to say about the first scrimmage, and rank the top 10 coaches in the Big Ten Conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. 147

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

    The hosts of the Ducks Confidential podcast, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and former UO/NFL tight end George Wrighster (⁠Unafraid Show⁠), take a deep dive into Oregon’s offense, which will replace 10 starters from last season, including quarterback with the very unproven Dante Moore, the presumed starter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  48. 146

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

    The new hosts of the Ducks Confidential podcast, Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and former UO/NFL tight end George Wrighster (Unafraid Show), dive deep into fall camp story lines by examining what the defense will look like after losing eight starters from last season. The duo will discuss the offense in the next episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  49. 145

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

    It’s finally time for the Grandaddy of Them All. On the eve of the Rose Bowl, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and Bill Oram preview Oregon vs. Ohio State for this special edition of Ducks Confidential. Does recency bias favor the Buckeyes, and which position groups will decide this one? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  50. 144

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

    It’s time for another episode of Ducks Confidential, an Oregonian Sports podcast about the Oregon Ducks. In this edition, columnist Bill Oram and senior writer Joe Freeman discuss the connection between Dillon Gabriel and Marcus Mariota, the two Hawaiian-born quarterbacks who have engineered the most successful seasons in Oregon history and share a unique bond that extends beyond football. How did Gabriel earn Mariota’s permission to wear No. 8? How are their mothers connected? And how does their bond impact the Ducks? Oram and Freeman answer those questions and more in the episode. Subscribe to Oregonian Sports podcasts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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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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