Autzen Audibles: DuckTerritory's Oregon athletics podcast

The Oregon Ducks are facing some difficult questions following another disappointing loss, and the frustration surrounding the program has reached a boiling point. On this edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, DuckTerritory's Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil dive into a loaded mailbag to address the biggest concerns surrounding Dan Lanning's program and where Oregon goes from here.
The conversation begins with Oregon's quarterback situation. Will Dante Moore play another snap for the Ducks this season, and should he? With Dylan Raiola struggling and Brock Thomas providing a spark off the bench, should Thomas receive a legitimate opportunity to compete for the starting job? The discussion also explores whether Oregon should begin prioritizing younger players as the season continues.
Beyond the quarterbacks, Matt and Erik examine the growing frustration within Oregon's fanbase and whether Lanning needs to make immediate changes to his coaching staff. Is the offensive coaching staff solely responsible for Oregon's struggles, or should more attention be directed toward the personnel decisions and roster construction that have contributed to the team's disappointing performances?
The mailbag also tackles Oregon's struggles coming out of bye weeks and whether there's a larger issue with how Lanning prepares his teams.
Finally, the conversation turns toward the future. With several key players expected to depart for the NFL after this season, could Oregon's problems become even more significant in 2027?
Show timestamps:
(0:00) - Intro
(1:50) - Does Dante Moore play another snap at Oregon? Should he?
(7:42) - Should Oregon look to play its younger players?
(13:49) - Should Brock Thomas have a legit chance at starting at QB?
(23:42) - The Oregon Fanbase has turned angry
(26:54) - Does Dan Lanning need to fire someone now or can he wait?
(40:21) - Should we be talking about the personnel side of the ball in Oregon's struggles?
(47:35) - Is there a real issue with Oregon and bye weeks?
(55:42) - If we think this year is bad, what about next year after NFL departures?

DuckTerritory's Erik Skopil and Matt Prehm come to you live following No. 13 Oregon's home game with No. 21 UCLA. The two dive will dive in shortly after the conclusion of Saturday's game at Autzen Stadium

The stakes are higher than anyone expected when No. 13 Oregon hosts No. 22 UCLA this weekend in a Top 25 showdown at Autzen Stadium. On the latest edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil break down the matchup, discuss the biggest storylines surrounding both programs, and make their predictions for Saturday's game.
Oregon enters the matchup looking to build on its impressive road victory over USC, while UCLA arrives in Eugene with an opportunity to make a major statement. What once looked like a relatively straightforward game on Oregon's schedule has turned into a significant Big Ten matchup with plenty riding on the outcome for both teams.
Matt and Erik open the show by discussing why this game has become bigger than expected and what's at stake for Oregon moving forward. They also dive into the latest injury updates, including the quarterback situation surrounding Dante Moore, and what those developments could mean for the Ducks' offense.
The conversation then shifts to the matchups on both sides of the football. How can Oregon's offense attack UCLA's defense? What kind of impact could Dakorien Moore have? And can Oregon's defense slow down a UCLA rushing attack that presents a significant challenge?
To close the show, Matt and Erik select their offensive and defensive MVPs for the matchup before revealing their final score predictions for Saturday's Top 25 showdown.
Show Notes:
(0:58) - Oregon vs UCLA is bigger than expected
(6:10) - What's at stake for this game?
(9:28) - Injury report
(20:56) - Oregon's offense vs UCLA's defense
(29:21) - Dakorien Moore
(35:51) - Oregon's defense vs UCLA's offense
(46:45) - MVPs on Offense and Defense
(53:48) - Score Predictions

It was a whirlwind Wednesday for the Oregon men's basketball program, and the Autzen Audibles Podcast is back with a late-night emergency edition to break down everything that happened during one of the most significant days in program history.
Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil recap the stunning retirement announcement from longtime Oregon head coach Dana Altman, who spent nearly an hour Wednesday afternoon explaining his decision to step away from coaching just days before the start of the 2026-27 season. The two discuss Altman's reasoning behind the decision, the challenges he faced in today's college basketball landscape, and what stood out most from his emotional farewell press conference.
The conversation also turns to Altman's remarkable legacy in Eugene, with Matt and Erik sharing their favorite memories and moments from his tenure leading the Ducks.
From there, attention shifts to the immediate future of Oregon basketball. Could Altman's unexpected retirement lead to roster movement or potential transfers? What should fans expect from interim head coach Tony Stubblefield, who addressed reporters Wednesday evening in his first press conference since taking over the program?
Finally, Matt and Erik examine the bigger picture surrounding Oregon's eventual coaching search. How attractive is the Ducks' head coaching position nationally, and what factors could shape the athletic department's search for Altman's permanent replacement?
All that and more in this late-night edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast.
(0:00) - Opening (1:54) - Dana Altman's reasons behind retiring (13:38) - Our favorite moments of the Altman era (26:43) - Are there any expected transfers? (32:04) - The Tony Stubblefield era has arrived (42:22) - How big of a job will this become for the search?

Oregon men’s basketball entered a new era Wednesday with the surprising retirement of longtime head coach Dana Altman, ending one of the most successful coaching runs in program history.
In an emergency edition of the Autzen Audibles Podcast, Matt Prehm is joined by CBS Sports college basketball analyst Isaac Trotter to break down Altman’s decision, what it means for Oregon and where the program goes from here.
Altman transformed the standard for Oregon basketball during his tenure in Eugene, turning the Ducks into a consistent NCAA Tournament contender while also leading the program to a Final Four appearance and multiple conference championships. His sudden retirement now leaves Oregon facing major questions just as the 2026-27 season approaches.
Prehm and Trotter discuss why Altman may have decided this was the right time to step away, what his legacy will ultimately be and how his tenure changed expectations around the Oregon program.
The conversation also turns toward the immediate future. Who takes control of the Ducks now? What should expectations be for a roster built largely through the transfer portal? And when Oregon begins its full coaching search, what kind of market will athletic director Rob Mullens be working with?
Trotter also offers his perspective on how attractive the Oregon job could be nationally, what the timeline for a coaching search may look like and the biggest factors that will shape the Ducks’ next hire.
(0:00) - Opening
(0:44) - Dana Altman changed Oregon basketball's standard
(4:06) - Why retire?
(10:02) - Who is now the head coach and what's the market when the search starts?
(16:28) - What's Dana Altman's legacy?
(19:53) - What's the expectations for Oregon's roster this year?
(24:54) - What's the search timeline look like?