Ducks Confidential

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 a...

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...

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-...

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 ch...

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 cho...

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 televisio...

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 megapho...

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...

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...

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....

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/adchoic...

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 Confidentia...

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 Subscri...

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 Du...

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...

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...

On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we make midseason assessments of No. 12 Oregon (5-1, 3-0 Pac-12) as it goes through its bye week ahead of hosting No. 11 UCLA on Oct. 22. Bill Oram, The Oregonian/OregonLive’s sports columnist and the host of our Sports by Northwest podcast, is our guest this week. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Where the offense has impres...

On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 45-27 win over Stanford and look ahead to the matchup with Arizona. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: A matter of fact win in a series that hasn’t seen many of late Huge rushing performance for Bo Nix and the Ducks Penalties have to be addressed Q&A with Arizona beat reporter Michael Lev of the Arizona Daily...

On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 44-41 win over Washington State and look ahead to the matchup with Stanford. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: The hidden plays that defined a historic comeback Bo Nix’s shows vast improvement in certain scenarios A slumping Stanford team arrives Stanford series often brings weirdness Subscribe to Ducks Confi...

On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 41-20 win over BYU and look ahead to the matchup at Washington State. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Evaluating Oregon’s win over BYU Where the Ducks are establishing an identity and where questions remain Q&A with Washington State beat reporter Colton Clark of the Spokesman-Review Learn more about your ad...

On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 70-14 win over Eastern Washington and look ahead to the marquee matchup with No. 12 BYU. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Evaluating Oregon’s win in the big picture and near term The few things that carry over and apply from EWU to BYU and beyond Q&A with BYU beat reporter Jay Drew of the Deseret News Subscr...

On this week’s episode of the Ducks Confidential podcast, we recap Oregon’s 49-3 loss to Georgia and look ahead to the home opener with Eastern Washington. Here are some highlights from this week’s show: Major questions remain of the defense The offense had some minor bright spots Q&A with EWU beat reporter Dan Thompson Subscribe to Ducks Confidential anywhere you listen to podcasts Learn more abo...