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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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Previewing this week’s NFL Scouting Combine 24.02.2026 1:03:17

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

NFL Scouting Combine invites, 10 returners who must elevate play in 2026 12.02.2026 42:20

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

Oregon's 2026 defensive depth chart, schedule analysis 29.01.2026 58:50

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

Oregon chases OT Jordan Seaton; analyzing 2026 offense 23.01.2026 52:43

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

Dan Lanning’s evolution; Looking ahead to 2026 with or without Dante Moore 13.01.2026 50:14

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 megaphon...

Why Oregon struggled in lopsided loss to Indiana; 2025 season review 12.01.2026 53:08

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

Will No. 5 Oregon exact revenge on No. 1 Indiana in CFP? 06.01.2026 1:04:44

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 choic...

Why No. 5 Oregon matches up well with No. 4 Texas Tech 31.12.2025 47:53

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

Oregon races past JMU and into showdown with Texas Tech 22.12.2025 37:48

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

CFP preview, why Oregon will roll over James Madison 18.12.2025 30:13

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

Playoff buzz lacking? Heisman Trophy fallout, Dante Moore Heisman 2026? 15.12.2025 57:03

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

Is No. 5 Oregon hosting No. 12 James Madison in the CFP a letdown? 08.12.2025 55:20

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

Playoff picture, recruiting success, replacing coordinators, Heisman 04.12.2025 46:46

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

Washington ushers No. 6 Oregon into national playoffs 02.12.2025 51:16

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/adc...

Oregon slices and dices Trojans, are Huskies next? 24.11.2025 55:32

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 me...

Oregon vs. USC preview, making sense of CFP rankings 20.11.2025 56:32

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 me...

Oregon football throttles Minnesota in tune-up for USC 18.11.2025 41:55

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

No. 8 Ducks can’t afford to look past Minnesota 13.11.2025 33:13

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 cho...

Recapping Oregon's 18-16 win over Iowa 10.11.2025 1:02:42

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

No. 9 Oregon prepares for ugly game at No. 20 Iowa 06.11.2025 41:37

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

Does No. 6 Oregon look vulnerable after win over Wisconsin? 27.10.2025 48:04

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

RB position looks bright, Wisconsin not a threat 23.10.2025 36:07

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/adcho...

Did Oregon football fix its offense, or was Rutgers just terrible? 21.10.2025 40:48

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

Dante Moore must improve for No. 8 Oregon to run the table 16.10.2025 39:38

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 mor...

Did Oregon get exposed by Indiana, or have a bad day? 13.10.2025 54:25

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