Monday Mailbag: What Oregon needs to show in its season opener & more!

Oregon football is officially back, and with the Ducks preparing for their season opener against Boise State, Matt Prehm and Erik Skopil are back with another edition of the Autzen Audibles Mailbag Podcast.

This week's mailbag focuses heavily on what Oregon fans should be watching for in Week 1 and what the opener could reveal about the Ducks heading into the 2026 season.

Prehm and Skopil discuss what they hope the biggest storyline will be coming out of Oregon's first game, along with which lingering questions surrounding the roster could begin to get answered against Boise State. That conversation includes Oregon's offensive line, special teams and a talented defensive front that will have an opportunity to establish itself early in the year.

The mailbag also dives into Oregon's offensive depth chart, including the battle to establish a third running back behind Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill Jr., and whether quarterback Akili Smith Jr. could find a role during his freshman season.

Finally, the guys break down the offensive line competition, including how injuries and strong fall camps have impacted Oregon's search for its fifth starter and whether the Ducks have enough trusted depth up front as the season begins.

(2:39) - What will be the storyline after week one against Boise State?
(11:46) - What's the biggest question that will be answered after week 1?
(21:02) - Who plays at RB after Jordon Davison and Dierre Hill?
(25:04) - Does Akili Smith Jr get any playing time this season at QB?
(32:26) - How up in the air are the last two offensive line starting roles?