Ducks Confidential

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

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

Bill and James discuss Oregon's upcoming matchup with Ohio State in the Rose Bowl. What might apply from the Oct. 12 classic in Eugene? What's changed? What will perception be with a win or loss for each team? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 dissect five burning questions surrounding the Rose Bowl and the No. 1 Ducks' chase for the first championship in school history. Who should they want to play in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff? How far do they need to advance to prove they belong among college football's elite? What are the biggest factors separating the Ducks from a title? 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

With stars Bryce Boettcher and Dillon Gabriel busy on award stages, Oregon football has been putting in work in the transfer portal as it prepares for the Rose Bowl. We recap the week gone by on both fronts and discuss the upcoming Ohio State-Tennessee matchup — which will decide Oregon's next opponent — on this week's Ducks Confidential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon Ducks are Big Ten champions. A thrilling win against Penn State earned Oregon the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff and a Rose Bowl berth. What to make of Oregon's historic season so far, and their much-discussed path in the playoff? Ducks Confidential has you covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks capped an undefeated regular season with a thrashing of rival Washington on Saturday. Next up? A Big Ten championship game tilt with Penn State. Some in the sports media sphere think Oregon would benefit from a loss in this game to ease their hypothetical path in the College Football Playoff. This is not one of those podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After much ado about tiebreakers, Oregon football has clinched a spot in the Big Ten championship game. But first, the Ducks seek an undefeated finish to the regular season with a win against Washington. A preview of that UW game, plus a recap of the week gone by for men's and women's basketball, on this week's Ducks Confidential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After eight conference games in as many weeks, the only team in the country to endure such a stretch, the No. 1 Oregon Ducks can finally breathe with a bye week. Oregon is 11-0 after a narrow, 16-13 road win over Wisconsin on Saturday. What can be gleaned from that one, beyond the result? And how are Oregon men's and women's basketball doing?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basketball season is here, and both the Oregon men and women are off to strong starts. On the women's side, an upset win over No. 12 Baylor on Sunday night could spark the turnaround this program needs. Plus, No. 1 Oregon football commits too many penalties but pulls away from Maryland to move to 10-0. Will either of the Ducks' remaining games before the Big Ten title game be remotely competitive? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon football team is showing no signs of slowing down, fresh off a 38-17 road win at Michigan to move to 9-0. What can be parsed out of that game by way of criticism, and what was so dominant about it? Plus, a look ahead to the initial College Football Playoff rankings, and brief previews for Oregon men's and women's basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The No. 1 Oregon Ducks blew the doors off Illinois on Saturday, going up 35-3 at half en route to a 38-9 win. With four games to go and the clear parity in college football, is Oregon the best team in the country? Plus, looking back at what made the Illinois game so dominant for the Ducks, and a deeper look across the Big Ten and college football landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon Ducks are the No. 1 team in the country after putting the hurt on Purdue over the weekend. Can they avoid an upset this week against a tough No. 20 Illinois team? This week on Ducks Confidential, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break it all down and look ahead to the home stretch of the 2024 season. Plus, basketball is on the horizon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a special night at Autzen Stadium on Saturday. The Oregon Ducks proved their mettle against a powerhouse Ohio State team, winning one of the biggest regular season games in program history in front of a record crowd. This week on Ducks Confidential, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break down a game filled with defining moments, and zoom out to examine the big picture for Oregon with six games to go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ducks reporter James Crepea and special guest Bill Oram, sports columnist for The Oregonian/OregonLive, review Oregon's dominant win over Michigan State and what can be taken from the first 5 games as the Ducks prepare for the Buckeyes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon Ducks took care of business on the road at UCLA, and they return home on a short week to face the Michigan State Spartans on Friday night. What are some of the keys to this final game before Ohio State, and what should Duck fans want to see out of an Oregon team finding its stride? Plus, could Duck and Beaver fans unite around the return of Jonathan Smith? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week off to reflect and recover, the No. 8 Oregon Ducks are set to open Big Ten play against UCLA on Saturday.With a late kick and potentially lop-sided matchup, what can Duck fans expect from this unique trip to the Rose Bowl? Plus, what's the rest of the Big Ten looking like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon Ducks are 3-0 heading into their first Big Ten slate, riding high after a 49-14 win over Oregon State this week. Can the Ducks maintain momentum and build on the evident progress shown against the Beavers? They'll have an entire bye week and lead-up to UCLA on Sept. 28 to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A wild, mixed bag of a game led to a last-second win for the Ducks vs. Boise State. Where does the team go from here, and what good and bad can they take away from this one? Plus, the Oregon State game is here earlier than ever in modern times. What is the emotion like for both fanbases in this unique rivalry moment, and what's at stake on the field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon Ducks were unhappy and fans left anxious after a 24-14 win over Idaho on Saturday. How does the offensive line respond to a rough performance in game one? Plus, looking ahead to a matchup with a Boise State team led by superstar running back Ashton Jeanty. Can the Ducks stop (or at least contain) the run, and establish it on the other end? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 1 is upon us. The Oregon Ducks are set to host FCS opponent Idaho on Saturday in their 2024 season opener. On this week's episode of Ducks Confidential, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea preview the game against the Vandals and examine whether the new era of college football warrants top programs abandoning these sorts of lop-sided matchups in non-conference play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Injuries to Matthew Bedford and Dave Iuli have the Oregon Ducks' interior offensive line somewhat in flux as game one sits on the horizon next week. On this week's episode of Ducks Confidential, Ryan and James discuss the lone true uncertainty for Oregon entering the season plus some of the other storylines they're keeping an eye on as Week 1 vs. Idaho approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon Ducks are No. 3 in the AP and Coaches' preseason polls, steeped in hype ahead of the 2024 season. On this week's episode of Ducks Confidential, co-hosts James Crepea and Ryan Clarke try to extrapolate meaning from the polls and reflect on the weeks gone by at Oregon fall camp. What are the storylines they have their eye on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fall camp is finally here. The Oregon Ducks have hit the field and are less than four weeks from their season opener vs. Idaho. After a round of media days and a handful of practices, Ducks beat writers James Crepea and Ryan Clarke look ahead to perhaps the biggest season in program history. On the docket this week: the sheer volume of talent on this roster, outside criticisms of Oregon's NIL coffers, recruiting updates and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oregon's spring football game has come and gone, and fans of the Ducks are now waiting eagerly for the start of the 2024 season. What can we take away from an eventful spring? On this episode of Ducks Confidential, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break down what they heard and saw at spring football practices, and discuss a whirlwind couple of months in the transfer portal for Oregon men's and women's basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ducks Confidential is back! After a few weeks off, co-hosts Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break down what they've seen and heard at Oregon football spring practice, and look back on a magical run for Oregon men's basketball. Plus, plenty to talk about in the transfer portal carousel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's over. 14 losses in a row capped a rough finish to the 2023-24 season for Oregon women's basketball, who lost 79-30 to Colorado on Wednesday in the first round of the Pac-12 tournament. On this week's podcast, Ryan Clarke and James Crepea break down what went wrong for Kelly Graves and company this season, and look ahead to the final weekend of the regular season for Oregon men's hoops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eleven losses in a row tie a program record for the Oregon women's basketball team. Can they break the trend and avoid history on Thursday vs. Cal? On this week's episode of Ducks Confidential, an Oregonian Sports podcast, reporters Ryan Clarke and James Crepea discuss Kelly Graves' squad and reflect on the games gone by for the men's team as well. Next up for Dana Altman and company? A final Pac-12 trip to McKale Center in Tucson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's that time again! Oregon baseball and softball's 2024 seasons are underway. Ducks Confidential, an Oregonian Sports podcast, has you covered on the diamond and co-hosts James Crepea and Ryan Clarke break down the latest for men's and women's basketball as their seasons wind down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Ducks Confidential podcast is back! As we flip the calendar to 2024, beat reporters James Crepea and Ryan Clarke discuss an impressive recruiting period for Oregon football, including a highly-rated Class of 2024 and several talented transfers. Plus, Ryan and James check in with the Oregon men's and women's basketball teams as their Pac-12 schedules turn the corner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregonian Sports podcast, featuring Aaron Fentress of The Oregonian/OregonLive and KOIN 6's Brenna Greene, takes a look at the Ducks' loss to Washington, what that did to Bo Nix's Heisman chances, why facing Liberty in the Fiesta Bowl is a letdown and why Florida State got squeezed. Find more episodes on the Oregonian Sports channel wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks get a second crack at the No. 3 Washington Huskies in the Pac-12 championship game and the Heisman Trophy, and a playoff berth could also be on the line. The Talkin' Ducks crew of UO legends, Joey Harrington, Jordan Kent and Anthony Newman, along with The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress, gets you ready for the action with their preview show. The Talkin' Ducks television show airs on Root Sports NW (check local listings). Episodes can also be found on YouTube. Find Talkin' Ducks every week on the Oregonian Sports podcast channel, anywhere you subscribe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Oregon Ducks can wrap up a spot in the Pac-12 championship game as soon as this weekend and with that, a possible – if not likely – bid to the College Football Playoff.  James Crepea, Ducks beat writer for The Oregonian/OregonLive, stops by on this episode of the Oregonian Sports podcast to discuss the state of the Ducks with two games remaining. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After hammering Cal 63-19 on Saturday, the Oregon Ducks are 8-1 and have a clear track to the College Football Playoff. Or do they? James Crepea and Bill Oram break down the state of the Ducks, as well as Bo Nix's Heisman chances. Here are some highlights from this new episode of the Oregonian Sports Podcast: · After beating Utah, Bill said Bo Nix should be the Heisman frontrunner, then watched in horror as his first pass was picked off against Cal. Then Nix proceeded to tally six TDs. · The doomsday scenario that could keep the Pac-12 out of the College football playoff, even if the Ducks win out. · Why James doesn't think the Big Ten scheduling format is equitable · How Oregon and Oregon State can keep the rivalry going in 2024 For more discussion about the Ducks and to have your questions answered on future episiodes, shoot us a text at (503) 386-0095. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Talkin' Ducks crew of former UO legends, Jordan Kent and Anthony Newman, along with The Oregonian/OregonLive's Aaron Fentress give a rivalry game recap, discuss Dan Lanning's decisions and Washington Sate preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon's 2023 recruiting class, look ahead to the Holiday Bowl and assess the 2022 season. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Dan Lanning and the Ducks flip players and perceptions on National Signing Day Roster churn leaves Ducks, Tar Heels shorthanded in Holiday Bowl Evaluation of 2022 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon's loss to Oregon State and look ahead to the questions facing the Ducks ahead of a bowl game and offseason. Here are some highlights from this week's show: A stunning collapse The positions Oregon needs to improve this offseason Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon's win over Utah. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Bo Nix's toughness, commitment on display Oregon's defense with its best performance of the season Areas to watch against Oregon State Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon's loss to Washington. Here are some highlights from this week's show: An instant classic that will live in rivalry lore for varying reasons Oregon's defensive weaknesses come back to bite the Ducks The critical 4th & 1 Q&A with former Oregon and current Miami Dolphins safety Verone McKinley III Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon's win over Colorado and preview the rivalry matchup with Washington. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Oregon handles its business against another bad opponent Contextualizing where Oregon, Bo Nix are now and the opportunity ahead of them Q&A with Washington beat reporter Mike Vorel of the Seattle Times Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts to get new episodes each week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon's win over Cal and preview the trip to Colorado. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Even with miscues, offense racks up points and yards Why a less than precise performance at Cal may be good for Oregon heading into Colorado Q&A with Colorado beat reporter Brian Howell of the Boulder Daily Camera Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon's win over UCLA and preview the trip to Cal. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Bo Nix's best statistical outing of his career Offense hitting on all cylinders Defense still vulnerable but can show signs of progress against Cal Q&A with Cal beat reporter Jim McGill of Bear Insider Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we preview the top 10 matchup of Oregon and UCLA. Here are some highlights from this week's show: Setting up a marquee matchup Clashes of strengths vs. strengths and strengths vs. weaknesses Q&A with UCLA beat reporter James H. Williams of the Orange County Register Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices