A couple more Auburn Tigers have announced their intent to enter the transfer portal — and now the questions are piling up.

On this episode of The Auburn Express powered by The War Rapport, Ike Jones is joined by Ceasear Walker to break down the latest portal departures, including offensive linemen DeAndre Carter and Favour Edwin, and what their exits mean for the future of Auburn’s roster.

With 10 Tigers now in the portal, the conversation goes deeper than just “good riddance.” We dig into:

Why losing OL depth still matters

Development vs. star-chasing under Hugh Freeze

Portal reliance and its impact on high school recruits

Why some highly rated players never saw the field

Offensive evaluation, roster management, and missed opportunities

What Alex Golesh inherits — and what must change going forward

This isn’t panic — it’s perspective. Are these departures simply roster turnover in the modern era, or do they reveal deeper issues with talent evaluation, development, and system fit?