Auburn fans, buckle up. The Alex Golesh era has officially begun on the Plains — and it’s starting with a full roster reset. In this episode of The Auburn Express, we break down what Golesh is doing to reshape Auburn’s football identity in 2025 and beyond.

From player departures to major portal moves, Golesh isn’t wasting time bringing in “his guys.” Sources confirm he’s targeting key pieces like Byron Brown and a new receiver from USF, signaling that Auburn’s offensive overhaul will look dramatically different than the one fans saw under Hugh Freeze.

Still, roster rebuilds come with sacrifice. Auburn has invested millions into current players through NIL, and not all of that will carry forward. Golesh will face “acceptable losses” as he trims and reshapes the roster around cornerstone players like Cam Coleman, Malcolm Simmons, and Jeremiah Cobb. These are the foundation pieces he must protect if Auburn hopes to make the jump from five wins to eight in year one.

We also dive into how the team’s internal message has changed — no more patience talk, no more excuses. Auburn is done waiting. The expectation is simple: win now.

If Golesh hits on his vision, the Tigers could be one of college football’s biggest surprises next season.

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