Oregon-Portland State is suddenly about much more than the final score

Oregon’s matchup with Portland State looked like a routine early-season game when the schedule was released. After the Ducks’ stunning 39-31 loss at Oklahoma State, that is no longer the case.On the latest episode of Autzen Audibles, DuckTerritory’s Erik Skopil and Matt Prehm preview Friday night’s matchup between Oregon and Portland State and discuss why the focus this week will be almost entirely on the Ducks.The final score is unlikely to tell us much. What will matter is how Oregon responds after one of the most disappointing performances of the Dan Lanning era.Erik and Matt discuss the increased interest surrounding the Portland State game, Oregon’s growing injury concerns and how those absences could impact the lineup. They also dive into the offensive line after two uneven performances to begin the season, including potential lineup changes and what Oregon needs to clean up moving forward.The conversation also turns to quarterback Dante Moore and what Oregon needs from him as the Ducks try to settle into an offensive identity.One of the biggest topics centers on the player-led meeting Oregon held following the Oklahoma State loss and what came out of it. With Lanning publicly challenging his team’s leadership and attention to detail, Friday night provides Oregon’s first opportunity to show whether those conversations created meaningful change.Erik and Matt also discuss whether Brandon Finney Jr. could eventually see a position change before closing the show with their predictions for Oregon and Portland State.Show rundown:1:24 — Why Oregon-Portland State suddenly carries more interest6:00 — Injuries and their impact11:33 — Offensive line issues and potential lineup changes16:32 — Dante Moore23:33 — Oregon’s player-led meeting and the fallout41:16 — Could Brandon Finney Jr. see a position change?43:36 — Game predictions