It’s official — the Deuce Knight era at Auburn is underway. After weeks of speculation, Coach D.J. Durkin and the Auburn staff have turned the page and handed the reins to the highly talented freshman quarterback. In this episode of The Auburn Express, the crew dives deep into what this decision means for the Tigers’ 2025 season, how Knight’s development was handled under the previous staff, and whether Jackson Arnold still has a path to redemption.

From questions about Auburn’s QB preparation to behind-the-scenes insight on why Hugh Freeze’s coaching approach may have slowed Knight’s readiness, this conversation gets real about how Auburn must evolve to prepare young quarterbacks for the SEC stage. Mike G shares exclusive background from open practices, explaining how the coaching staff’s rep rotations revealed early signs of Knight’s promotion — and why some fans may have seen it coming.

The episode also features fan predictions and expectations for Knight’s first start against Mercer: completion percentages, touchdown goals, rushing yard targets, and turnover limits. With Auburn looking to build momentum early in the season, this game might be less about the opponent and more about proving the Tigers’ future at QB is finally in steady hands.

Plus, Mike G drops an unexpected story about a personal text from Hugh Freeze, hinting at a potential tell-all sit-down about his Auburn tenure and what truly went wrong behind the scenes.

Tune in to hear the full story and why this week marks a major turning point for Auburn football.

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