The interim era has officially begun in Auburn! DJ Durkin steps in as head coach, and the Tigers are headed to Nashville to face Vanderbilt in what could mark the start of a brand-new chapter on The Plains. This week, the crew breaks down Durkin’s first press conference, Derrick Nix taking over as play-caller, and what fans can expect from a rejuvenated Auburn offense.

After a frustrating season defined by offensive inconsistency, Auburn fans finally have a reason to hope again. John Cohen made the tough call to move on from Hugh Freeze, and the message was loud and clear: Auburn football must move forward. Can Durkin stabilize the program and spark a late-season turnaround? Could this be the moment the Tigers finally unleash their potential?

We dive deep into recruiting retention, key staff like Kenyatta Watson and Will Redmond, and why Auburn’s defensive dominance proves this team is closer to contending than most think. Plus, we preview the Auburn vs. Vanderbilt matchup — what Ashton Daniels brings as the new starting quarterback, and how Auburn’s defense stacks up against a Vandy team that’s been unpredictable all year.

It’s all Auburn, all passion, all insight. This is The Auburn Express.

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