The Auburn Express

By The War Rapport || Mike G • B Wil • Ike Jones • C-Dub

Your #1 source for Auburn Sports content. The Auburn Express is your place to hear comprehensive commentary on Auburn Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Gymnastics. In the SEC, sports are king and Th... more

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July 09, 2026 This Game Changes IT ALL for AU | 9 Wins Might Be the Limit - 5 Win Floor | Auburn Football Podcast
Is Auburn really capped at just nine wins in 2026, or is the national conversation missing something? In this episode of The Auburn Express Powered by War Rapport, the discussion centers around one of the hottest offseason debates surrounding Auburn Football.
The conversation breaks down why the Florida game may be the biggest game of the season under first year head coach Alex Golesh, while also explaining why the road trip to Tennessee could ultimately determine Auburn's entire season. If the Tigers can navigate September undefeated, the expectations for the rest of the year could change dramatically.

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July 08, 2026 Auburn Has a MASSIVE ADVANTAGE Over Tennessee in Knoxville at Quarterback! | Auburn Football Podcast
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The road to a special season could come down to one game.
In this episode of Auburn Express Powered by The War Rapport, Mike Gittens is joined by Kyle Rush from The Barn to break down Auburn's Week 5 showdown against Tennessee in Knoxville. After what could be a favorable September schedule, Auburn enters its first true road environment of the season at Neyland Stadium against Josh Heupel and the Volunteers.
Can Alex Golesh lead Auburn to a statement victory in his return to Tennessee?
The discussion covers why the Baylor opener in Atlanta could actually help prepare Auburn for hostile road environments, why Tennessee may be the most winnable game during Auburn's brutal October stretch, and why this matchup could determine whether Auburn becomes a legitimate SEC contender.

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July 07, 2026Trap Game or Litmus Test? Why Vandy is a Must-Win for Auburn’s New Era
The road to an eight-win season for Auburn runs directly through Vanderbilt, but this is far from your typical SEC "tune-up" game.
After dropping two straight matchups to the Commodores in recent years, the Tigers are looking for serious "get back" at Jordan-Hare Stadium . With a clean slate under first-year head coach Alex Golesh and fifth-year senior quarterback Byrum Brown leading the offense, the margin for error is razor-thin.
In this episode of The Weekend Tailgate, Mike G and Ike drill down on why this September clash is a defining moment for the program:
The Ultimate Trap Game: Tucked squarely between a fierce Florida matchup and a brutal road trip to Neyland Stadium to face Tennessee, can Auburn avoid looking past the Commodores ?

A New-Look Vandy Offense: With star quarterback Diego Pavia and All-SEC tight end Eli Stowers gone, Vanderbilt is handing the keys to five-star true freshman Jared Curtis. Can DJ Durkin’s defense shut down a freshman signal-caller on the road?

The Recruiting Battleground: Vanderbilt isn't just a threat on the field anymore; they are pulling five-star talent. Ike and Mike break down why losing three in a row to Vandy would weaponize negative recruiting against Auburn, making a head-to-head victory absolutely paramount for the future of the program .

Setting the Standard: Why the hosts refuse to let the coaching staff use past talent deficits as an excuse . If Auburn wants to be respected as an elite SEC program, dominating the games they should win starts right here.

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July 07, 2026 Did Hugh Freeze Have a Point? The REAL Danger of Golesh’s Tempo | Auburn Football Podcast
Is Alex Golesh’s lightning-fast tempo a cheat code for the SEC, or a ticking time bomb for DJ Durkin's defense? On this episode of The Auburn Express, Ike Jones dives deep into the "Tempo Paradox".
We look back at why Hugh Freeze refused to step on the gas, what happened to the defense when the interim staff cranked up the pace against Vanderbilt, and why the offensive trenches hold the key to the entire 2026 season. Plus, we analyze Byrum Brown's role as the ultimate dual-threat weapon and why DJ Durkin must completely ditch the "bend-but-don't-break" philosophy on third down to force more three-and-outs.

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July 06, 2026 Is Vanderbilt Still Auburn’s Kryptonite? Auburn Football Trap Games Debate
Which games on Auburn’s schedule could trip up the Tigers this season? In this episode of the Auburn Express, Ike Jones and C-Dub breakdown the biggest "trap games" for Auburn football under Alex Golesh, focusing on a critical matchup against Vanderbilt sandwiched between Florida and Tennessee.
What We Discuss in This Episode:
The Ultimate Trap: Why Vanderbilt represents a dangerous middle-ground game after a high-stakes SEC home opener against Florida and right before a brutal road trip to Knoxville.
Restoring Order: Why Auburn absolutely cannot afford to drop a third straight game to Vandy , and how DJ Durkin’s defense plans to welcome Vanderbilt’s new freshman quarterback to the SEC.
The November Debate: Arkansas vs. Mississippi State—which late-season road or home game poses the biggest threat of Auburn "sleepwalking"?
Locker Room Culture: Can Golesh's transfer portal additions successfully instill a "week-to-week" elite coaching mentality in the locker room?

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July 01, 2026 Alex Golesh's First SEC Test: Can Auburn Beat Florida in the 2026 Opener? | Auburn Football Podcast
The road through the SEC starts early, and this Auburn vs Florida matchup could shape the entire 2026 season. Mike Gittens and Christian Rao continue the Auburn schedule breakdown series by taking a deep dive into one of the biggest games on the Tigers' schedule.
With Alex Golesh making his SEC debut as Auburn's head coach and John Sumrall leading Florida into Jordan Hare Stadium for his first conference game, the storylines are everywhere. Who has more pressure entering this matchup? Can Byrum Brown give Auburn the offensive spark it has been searching for? Will DJ Durkin's defense continue to be one of the SEC's toughest units? And could Jeremiah Cobb and Auburn's running game control the pace against a Florida team expected to lean heavily on Jadan Baugh?

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June 30, 2026 3 HUGE Names Left on the Board! Will Auburn Seal the Deal?
Turns out the Auburn coaching staff is not done cooking on the recruiting trail!
On this episode, Mike G. and Kyle Rush break down the "dead zone" deals happening behind the scenes and look ahead to Auburn’s highly anticipated season opener against Baylor in Atlanta.
What we cover in this episode:Karlos May’s Business Decisions: Why Ohio State and Georgia predictions might just be a brilliant marketing game, and why the Tigers are in this for the long haul.
The Electric Tae Waldon Jr.: Is he really the next Travis Hunter? Plus, the reality of going up against Oregon’s "open checkbook" recruiting strategy.
MJ Evans Boom: Why Wednesday could bring a massive addition to the defensive line class after a jaw-dropping weigh-in.
Baylor vs. Auburn Opener: Why the roster continuity favors the Tigers, why DJ Lagway isn't the upgrade Baylor thinks he is, and why a double-digit blowout is on the table.

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June 29, 2026 Auburn SHOULD ALREADY BE Ready To Run Through Baylor | Auburn Football Podcast
The Auburn Tigers open the 2026 season with a high profile matchup against Baylor in Atlanta, and this is much more than just the first game on the schedule. This matchup gives Auburn an opportunity to establish its identity under Alex Golesh while showing just how much progress this roster has made over the offseason.
After breaking down last season's meeting between these two programs, there are plenty of reasons to believe Auburn enters this game with a significant advantage. Baylor struggled to stop the run throughout last season, allowing explosive rushing performances against multiple opponents, and Auburn appears built to take advantage of that weakness once again. With Byrum Brown at quarterback, Jeremiah Cobb in the backfield, and Bryson Washington now wearing orange and blue after transferring from Baylor, the Tigers have the personnel to control the line of scrimmage.
00:00 Auburn vs Baylor Preview
00:36 Why This Game Matters
01:22 Breaking Down Auburn's 2026 Schedule
02:42 Why Auburn Has The Edge
04:09 Baylor's Defensive Problems
06:05 Dave Aranda Under Pressure
08:46 Auburn's Running Game Advantage
11:06 Why Baylor Is Worse Than Last Year
13:03 Betting Odds And Expectations
13:29 Sponsor Message
15:32 What A Win Really Means
18:32 What Auburn Must Show
21:13 Final Thoughts

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28min
June 25, 2026 Recruiting Loss? Auburn Fired Right Back | Auburn Football Podcast
Auburn football recruiting took an unexpected turn when Kingston Myles flipped his commitment, but the response from Alex Golesh and the Tigers may tell the bigger story. Instead of dwelling on the loss, Auburn quickly secured the commitment of Christian Williams and continued building one of the nation's top 2027 recruiting classes.In this episode, the conversation focuses on why this recruiting cycle feels different. Alex Golesh and his staff appear to have a clear vision for roster construction, targeting players who fit the culture and system instead of simply chasing recruiting rankings. The discussion also looks at how Auburn has positioned itself among the SEC's best recruiting classes while several traditional powers continue to battle through slower starts.

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29min
June 23, 2026 DeShawn Hall to AUBURN? Golesh is RUNNING DOWN Alabama Off The Field | Auburn Football Podcast
Auburn football recruiting continues to build momentum under Alex Golesh as the Tigers sit firmly in the conversation for a Top 10 recruiting class. With 22 commitments already in the class and several major targets still on the board, Auburn is proving that recruiting success can happen quickly when a staff identifies needs and attacks them aggressively.
In this episode of Auburn Express, the discussion focuses on Auburn's impressive recruiting surge, the importance of winning the state of Alabama, and why highly regarded wide receiver DeShawn Hall could be another major addition to the class. Auburn has already made significant progress along the offensive line while continuing to recruit nationally and compete with some of the biggest programs in college football.
The conversation also dives into Auburn's recruiting battle with Alabama, how Alex Golesh is establishing a foothold with top in state talent, and why success on the field could elevate Auburn's recruiting efforts even further. With opportunities remaining for several key prospects, this class appears far from finished.

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