Auburn football just got hit with another major setback. Wide receiver Horatio Fields has suffered a broken foot in practice and is expected to miss significant time following surgery. That means it’s finally Perry Thompson’s time to shine. Auburn’s talented young wideout, once a top-30 national recruit, now steps into a starting role for the Tigers as they prepare to face Texas A&M this weekend.

Thompson has the size, skill, and potential to become a major playmaker in this Auburn offense. The question is whether he can step up and deliver in big moments, especially with quarterback Jackson Arnold needing to trust his receivers more. Auburn already has Cam Coleman and Eric Singleton producing, but Thompson has the talent to be a difference-maker if he plays with effort and consistency.

We also dive into the monumental news in Auburn basketball: Bruce Pearl’s retirement. After building Auburn into a true SEC and national contender, Pearl steps away and hands the program to his son Steven Pearl, who has officially been named head coach. Auburn’s ability to keep both its roster and staff intact will be crucial in avoiding a drop-off heading into the 2025–26 season.

From Auburn’s wide receiver depth chart shake-up to Bruce Pearl’s lasting legacy, we break down what all this means moving forward for both Auburn football and Auburn basketball.

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