The Rundown has been on hiatus for the past six weeks or so, but we're still putting out content.

In this BONUS offering, Jay G. and Justin Hokanson sit down for 25 minutes to discuss the Tigers basketball team — its loss at Tennessee, its upcoming game against the hated Alabama Crimson Tide.

Also discussed:

-- Steven Pearl's comments about Alabama F Charles Bediako

-- Why Pearl shouldn't really mess with Tahaad Pettiford's mentality too much

-- Why is it so important to keep Alabama at or under 80 points?

-- Auburn actually is a decent three-point shooting team

Give it a listen! We do our best to keep it tight and on topic >95% of the time!

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Alex Golesh essentially finishing off his staff for 2026. (And it's a damn good one.)

Also:

Larry Scott brings a TON of experience to the table at TE.

Larry Porter knows Auburn, knows how to recruit, is very good.

Tim Banks might be the steal of this staff.

Auburn has several guys headed to the portal. Who are the toughest hits?

What is Auburn getting in OL Bear McWhorter?

What happened with this 2026 signing class? Who gets the (dis)credit?

The Fightin' Pearls clawed out a win against Chattanooga.

Tahaad Pettiford sure plays well on the road!

The weekend game against Purdue will be another major test.

Shoutouts.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

Jay G. Tate works by himself to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Alex Golesh's marathon press conference from earlier this week and what it taught us.

Also:

He sure seems authentic, doesn't he?

He's been described as a DOG. (This is different than a WOLF.)

If Kodi Burns likes him, I like him.

Golesh was able to keep Durkin, which was very important.

The staff is nearly fulled out at this point.

Golesh says he wants to build though HS recruiting and supplement with portal.

What should we think about that early signing period?

Who are the real guys in this class?

MBB review — the Arizona loss could be a very good thing.

Quick WBB review — they're OK.

Shoutouts.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' hire of Alex Golesh as football head coach.

Also:

Offense first? Not really.

What does he mean by following a process?

Most of the guys already hired are on offense.

What's going to happen with Durkin? What's the holdup?

What's going to happen at quarterback? So many options!

Losing Roc Bellantoni is a surprise.

Losing Kenyatta Watson hurts.

Some coaches are still here.

Golesh's contract is quite incentivized.

Basketball was up and down in Vegas.

NC State is coming to town Wednesday night. Another big game.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' lopsided win against Mercer last weekend.

Also:

Deuce Knight is a dadgum RUNNER!

Is there a quarterback conundrum? No, there isn't.

Isn't it nice to see what happens when Derrick Nix is allowed do his job?

The defense created three turnovers including a pick six.

Alex McPherson regained his full kicking distance.

Does this help Durkin's case for getting the full-time job?

We still believe Jon Sumrall is in prime position to land the job.

Why has it been so quiet lately?

What are the keys to beating Ala?

Simon Walker had a nice start to his college career.

Auburn's defense continues to improve.

There are big tests this week — Oregon and Michigan await.

Shoutouts.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the decision to sit Ashton Daniels against Mercer this weekend. Also:

Who actually starts against Mercer then?

DJ Durkin says every day is a job interview.

What's going on with the Tigers' search for a new head coach?

Does Lane Kiffin's situation affect Auburn?

Is Jon Sumrall a good coach?

The Iron Bowl will be contested at night this season.

The Fightin' Pearls played well against Houston, but not quite well enough.

Keyshawn Hall is a very bad man.

Shoutouts. The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the football team's overtime loss at Vanderbilt.

Also:

Auburn's offense sure was good the other day.

Was Hugh Freeze really that big of a drain on the offensive operation?

Ashton Daniels put together one of the greatest single games from an Auburn quarterback.

It's like magic getting the ball to Auburn's best players, huh?

Preston Howard needs to step it up.

Xavier Chaplin needs to step it up.

What happened to the defense?

Did Durkin's head-coach work affect the defense?

Does this performance enhance Durkin's candidacy?

Who else is seriously in the mix for this job?

Men's basketball won two games last week.

Isn't it weird how shooting has been a problem for the team right now?

Keyshawn Hall is a bad man.

Shoutouts.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the dismissal of Hugh Freeze and the promotion of defensive coordinator DJ Durkin.

Also:

• How did Auburn manage just three points against UK?

• Freeze knew he was cooked after that one.

• John Cohen says "I am the committee," which is pretty strong.

• What about him saying "close doesn't matter?"

• Cohen thinks Auburn is the best job out there, but will others agree?

• Who are the big names in this search?

• Derrick Nix will call plays for a change.

• What are we expecting from the offense now?

• Will the defense be affected by Durkin's attention to more matters?

• Can Durkin keep recruiting stable?

• Steven Pearl makes his debut as the Auburn head coach.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Hugh Freeze's decision to not name a starter at quarterback ahead of the UK game.

Also:

• Auburn won a conference game!

• What else does Ashton Daniels need to do to lock down the job?

• What happens with Daniels' redshirt status now?

• Why does Hugh Freeze give Jackson Arnold so many passes?

• Who is responsible for the Tigers' red-zone struggles? Shouldn't it be on the primary play-caller?

• Injury updates on Cam Coleman, Horatio Fields, Durell Robinson

• Is Jeremiah Cobb getting too many carries now?

• Is Freeze closer to holding onto the job in 2026?

• Men's basketball is back in action this week.

• Shoutouts.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Hugh Freeze's job status after another 0-4 start to league play.

Also:

• Auburn lost again.

• How does Hugh Freeze still have a job?

• Does this mean John Cohen isn't a big fan of DJ Durkin?

• Maybe it's because Cohen has something else in mind?

• Hugh says he'd LOVE to have some public support from Cohen 😀

• Is Hugh actually willing to make a change at quarterback?

• Connor Lew is out for the season. That's really not good.

• The football team somehow in the midst of this losing streak added a really good commit.

• Steven Pearl lost his first exhibition game as head coach, but does that matter?

• Softball and baseball are having good fall seasons.

• Shoutouts.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.