The AuburnSports Rundown

THE RUNDOWN PRESENTED BY AUBURNSPORTS (10/20/26)

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' huge win against Georgia and what it means going forward.

Also included:

• What was up with that terrible start?

• The run game sure picked up. So did run defense.

• There were some insane individual plays: Nimrod x 2, Singleton, Brown, Cobb, Elijah, Fegans, Sly Smith

• Creating three turnovers was massive.

• Alex McPherson to end it was poetic.

• Xavier Atkins is gonzo. Did he stand on business? Or did Golesh?

• Playoff expansion is kinda dumb, tbh.

• Auburn and Alabama are playing a basketball exhibition on Thursday!

• Shoutouts.

THE RUNDOWN PRESENTED BY AUBURNSPORTS (10/13/26)

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' situation as they prepare for another difficult trip to Athens.

Also included:

• Xavier Atkins is suspended. What now?

• What is X so upset about?

• "Block The Feet"

• These coaches don't actually script plays, do they?

• Can they still run the ball? Golesh seems to think so.

• This is one game away from UGA setting a record for longest win streak in this stories series.

• John Cohen: Man or myth?

• He's done some good things and some bad/unpopular things.

• B-Matt has words for and about Greg Sankey.

• Why does Cohen hitch his wagon to Sankey?

• Shoutouts.

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THE RUNDOWN PRESENTED BY AUBURNSPORTS (10/6/26)

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' disappointing loss at Tennessee.

Also included:

• What happened to the defense? Sheesh.

• Can they get better about holding gaps up front? Or is it too late?

• Doesn't Auburn need more gap-fitting linebackers? Big dudes, we mean.

• The offense has plenty of problems, too.

• What's wrong with Byrum Brown?

• Can this offensive line work more effectively against stacked boxes?

• Omar Mabson is a bright spot.

• How is Golesh taking all this? Will he remain the same?

• What is John Cohen's role in all this?

• If this season goes bad, you'd better believe Cohen will be forced to answer for it.

• Shoutouts.

THE RUNDOWN PRESENTED BY AUBURNSPORTS (9/29/26)

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' underwhelming victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores.

Also included:

• At least the final drive was good, right?

• It's time to give Kodi Burns his coaching flowers

• How much is too much for Byrum Brown?

• The defense was better on 3rd down, but somehow worse on 4th

• Missed tackles vs. disruption

• Does it matter that Golesh considers "Hype" a mentor?

• They're ready for their first real road game, right?

• The DJ made a mess of it, didn't he? #SaveTheBand #SaveOurEars

• Is John Cohen a problem? Or does he just have a communication problem?

• Shoutouts.

THE RUNDOWN PRESENTED BY AUBURNSPORTS (9/22/26)

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' highly disappointing loss to Florida and what it means going forward.

Also included:

• It really wasn't that close, tbh.

• Golesh seemed shocked that the defense was so poor.

• The defensive issues are fixable, right?

• Why would emotions be to blame in a game against ... Florida?

• The defense was worse after halftime.

• The offense? Some highs and some lows.

• Byrum Brown did a nice job after the first quarter.

• The offensive line must summon more to avoid future embarrassment.

• Kodi Burns' wideout room probably is performing best on Saturdays.

• Shoutouts.

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers both around the USM and changes along the offensive line ahead of this showdown with Florida.

Also included:

• Defense was good against USM; offense was generally excellent

• What about Wilson Zierer? For a freshman to do that?

• Byrum Brown was better. In fact, he was damn good.

• What to do at tailback? Omar and Bryson look like studs, too.

• Is Golesh serially dissatisfied — or is that an act?

• What does this Florida team look like?

• Florida fans seem pretty confident about their chances for Saturday night.

• Alex McPherson is a complete and total stud.

• Shoutouts.

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' narrow win over the hated Baylor Bears.

Included in that:

• Winning is always a good thing, right?

• Byrum Brown has some work to do.

• Eric Winters, Elijah Melendez and Jared Smith absolutely balled out.

• Defending 99 snaps is not tenable if you're hoping to win games.

• We were worried about tackles and we should have been worried about interior linemen.

• The Tigers' last touchdown drive was excellent.

• Does this win change how we feel about the team's ceiling and realistic record?

• Shoutouts.

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' final week of preparation for Baylor.

Included in that:

• It's finally game week! YESSS!

• What's up with Baylor's defense?

• What's up with DJ Lagway? Is he good now that he's at Baylor?

• What are our biggest concerns going into this season?

• Which position groups are we more excited to see?

• This depth chart has more ORs than a Viking Navy.

• Is Golesh really A Dude? It sure seems that way, but one game can change all that.

• Shoutouts.

THE RUNDOWN PRESENTED BY CASH APP (8/25/26):

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THE SHOW ITSELF:

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the team moving into Mock Week One and preparation for Baylor.

That includes:

Why does Golesh want TWO Mock Game Weeks?

Today's practice showed us the evolution of scout team players

Byrum Brown really is something else to watch on the practice field

Golesh sure does like his edge room — is that a bad sign for the offensive line?

We think Golesh has a very good grasp on his top seven OLs

Golesh says he's not going to go "by the book" in fourth-quarter situations. Good or bad?

Victory Day sounds like the coolest thing ever.

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THE SHOW ITSELF:

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around some personnel changes and fallout from the scrimmage last Friday.

That includes:

• Trey Taylor was at practice Tuesday and is ready to go, more or less.

• Is Bryce Cain really moving to cornerback?

• The tackling was just so-so at the scrimmage. What is Auburn going to do about that?

• The defense is only slightly ahead of the offense. Is it time to panic?

• Byrum Brown is playing some good football right now.

• The wideouts are playing very well.

• Sounds like the offensive line hierarchy is almost solidified.

• Two young defensive backs are taking a step forward.

• Jourdin Crawford is back in the picture a bit inside.

• What does Kolby King bring to the basketball program?

• Jackson Koivun's time has ended in terms of the Fed Ex Cup chase, but this still has been an amazing season for him.