The Auburn Express

Auburn heads into Mercer week with something rare on the schedule. A game that cannot be lost and a chance to make a smart move that pays off long after Saturday. The real story this week is not Mercer. It is the quarterback room and how Auburn handles Ashton Daniels, Deuce Knight, and Jackson Arnold. If Auburn wants to build momentum toward the Iron Bowl and keep this roster together, the strateg...

Auburn Football fans, the coaching search is officially heating up. With names like Kenny Dillingham, John Summerall, and DJ Durkin leading the conversation, Auburn is once again at a crossroads. Can the Tigers return to national prominence in just one year with the right hire? Today on The Auburn Express, I’m joined by national college football analyst Chris Marler to break down every angle of th...

Auburn football is in full transition mode — and it’s heating up fast. Mike G sits down after an exclusive one-on-one with Auburn Athletic Director Jon Cohen to break down what’s next for the Tigers after the Hugh Freeze era came to an end. Cohen didn’t hold back, giving honest insight into Auburn’s coaching search and how close the Tigers are to “breaking the bank” to land their next head coach....

Auburn football is at a crossroads. After another turbulent season and Hugh Freeze’s exit, athletic director John Cohen faces the biggest decision of his tenure — hiring Auburn’s next head coach. But one question looms larger than any other: will DJ Durkin stay on the Plains? In this episode of The Auburn Express, Mike G. and ESPN’s Taylor Davis dive deep into DJ Durkin’s future and Auburn’s coach...

Auburn Assistant Coach Steven Pearl broke down the Tigers’ 3-0 start after their win over Wofford — and he didn’t sugarcoat what needs to improve. Pearl praised Keyshawn Hall for his third straight 20-point game, noting how the forward’s expanded range and leadership are fueling Auburn’s early success. He also highlighted Kevin Overton’s breakout night, returning to the defensive form he showed at...

Auburn Assistant Coach Steven Pearl broke down the Tigers’ 3-0 start after their win over Wofford — and he didn’t sugarcoat what needs to improve. Pearl praised Keyshawn Hall for his third straight 20-point game, noting how the forward’s expanded range and leadership are fueling Auburn’s early success. He also highlighted Kevin Overton’s breakout night, returning to the defensive form he showed at...

Auburn athletic director John Cohen joined Auburn Express to discuss the ongoing coaching search, interim head coach D.J. Durkin’s audition, and what qualities Auburn is looking for in its next football leader. Cohen opened up about the program’s position, recruiting, NIL plans, and why interest in Auburn’s head coaching job is higher than ever. Cohen said Durkin has been “one of the best at what...

Should Auburn hire DJ Durkin? That’s the question Auburn fans can’t stop asking after watching his powerful locker room speech following the overtime battle against Vanderbilt. In this episode of The Auburn Express, the crew breaks down what that emotional moment really means — and if Durkin’s leadership, energy, and authenticity make him the right choice to lead the Tigers forward. We revisit the...

Breaking down Auburn’s offensive explosion vs Vanderbilt and what comes next under DJ Durkin. After weeks of frustration, Auburn fans finally saw life from the Tigers’ offense. A 300-yard passer, two 100-yard receivers, and a 100-yard rusher — all in one night. Turns out, the difference might’ve been simple: let Derek Nix call the plays and get the ball to your stars like Cam Coleman. Host Mike G...

Auburn football just detonated the coaching carousel again, and this time, the conversation centers on Hugh Freeze, his buyout battle, and whether Auburn waited too long to pull the trigger. In this episode of The Auburn Express, we break down why the Freeze era crumbled, who’s to blame for the delay, and what’s next for a proud program that refuses to settle for mediocrity. Fans are fired up, and...

Auburn fans—did we just witness the spark we’ve been waiting for? The Tigers’ offense finally looked alive in a wild shootout against Vanderbilt, and for the first time all season, the passing game actually looked dangerous. Cam Coleman and Eric Singleton both went nuclear, combining for over 240 yards and two touchdowns, while Ashton Daniels delivered his best performance in an Auburn uniform. D....

Auburn fans are still buzzing after DJ Durkin’s emotional locker room speech following the heartbreaking overtime loss to Vanderbilt. On this episode of Auburn Express, Mike G. and Caesar Walker break down Durkin’s message to the team, the leadership shift on the Plains, and the biggest question of Auburn’s bye week — should Ashton Daniels play against Mercer and burn his redshirt, or sit to prese...

BREAKING: The Auburn Tigers’ offense finally came alive — and it was something to see. In this week’s Auburn Express, the crew breaks down Auburn’s 42–38 shootout loss to Vanderbilt that somehow felt like a win for the future. Quarterback Ashton Daniels put on an absolute clinic, racking up 442 total yards, including 353 through the air and two touchdowns. The wide receiver duo of Cam Coleman and...

Auburn’s offense looked like a completely different animal under interim play-caller Derek Nix as the Tigers dropped a heartbreaker in overtime to Vanderbilt, 45-38. But the story wasn’t the loss — it was how this offense finally woke up. Ashton Daniels threw for 353 yards on 31-of-44 passing, showing poise, accuracy, and a real command of the system. Jeremiah Cobb added 115 yards rushing, while b...

Auburn’s postgame presser after the battle with Vanderbilt didn’t sound like a team that’s content with moral victories. The tone was clear: this program isn’t here to “almost win.” The message from the Auburn head coach was direct and unapologetic — Auburn came to win championships, not to pat itself on the back for competing. He praised the offensive game plan led by Coach Derek Nix, crediting t...

BREAKING: Hugh Freeze has been fired as Auburn’s head coach — and Mike G joined Paul Finebaum on the Paul Finebaum Show to break down exactly what went wrong and what comes next for the Tigers. In this segment, Mike G lays out how Auburn’s offense completely collapsed under Freeze, why John Cohen finally had no choice but to pull the plug, and what interim head coach D.J. Durkin must do to keep Au...

BREAKING: Hugh Freeze has been fired as Auburn’s head coach — and Mike G joined Paul Finebaum on the Paul Finebaum Show to break down exactly what went wrong and what comes next for the Tigers. In this segment, Mike G lays out how Auburn’s offense completely collapsed under Freeze, why John Cohen finally had no choice but to pull the plug, and what interim head coach D.J. Durkin must do to keep Au...

The Auburn Tigers are turning the page — and it starts this week. With DJ Durkin stepping in, the energy inside that locker room feels completely different. The defense has been the one constant this season, and now with leadership realigned, the Tigers are out to prove something. In this episode of the Auburn Express, we break down how Auburn got here after the Hugh Freeze firing, what John Cohen...

The Auburn Express is back with a deep dive into the biggest storylines shaping the Tigers’ 2025 football season. The conversation centers on DJ Durkin, Auburn’s defensive coordinator who’s making a strong case to be the next head coach. Fans are buzzing about whether Auburn should retain Durkin after his defense has limited every opponent to 24 points or fewer this season. The panel breaks down h...

The Auburn Express dives deep into one of the most dramatic weeks in Auburn sports history. DJ Durkin steps into the interim head coaching role after the end of the Hugh Freeze era, and Auburn fans everywhere are asking the same question — what’s next for the Tigers? In this episode, we break down Durkin’s first press conference, why John Cohen’s timing mattered, and how Auburn’s players have rall...

Auburn takes the show on the road to Nashville to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Is Auburn primed for an upset in the debut of Interim Head Coach DJ Durkin? Billy Derrick from Vandy 247 joins to discuss the game and what Auburn fans should expect from Vanderbilt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s another wild week in the SEC, and this one brings some major shakeups. The Auburn Express dives into the SEC Unfiltered Power Rankings with special guest Chris Phillips as we unpack a week that flipped the conference upside down. Auburn sits at #15 despite owning one of the best defenses in college football — a defense that hasn’t allowed more than 24 points to any opponent all season. Only O...

Auburn fans, buckle up. This week’s Midweek Rapport dives deep into what’s really happening on the Plains after John Cohen’s explosive press conference and Hugh Freeze’s exit. The focus has shifted squarely to DJ Durkin — and what he does next could shape Auburn’s future. Cohen made one thing crystal clear: If Auburn had even an average offense, the conversation today would be very different. With...

The interim era has officially begun in Auburn! DJ Durkin steps in as head coach, and the Tigers are headed to Nashville to face Vanderbilt in what could mark the start of a brand-new chapter on The Plains. This week, the crew breaks down Durkin’s first press conference, Derrick Nix taking over as play-caller, and what fans can expect from a rejuvenated Auburn offense. After a frustrating season d...

It’s decision time for Auburn football. Athletic Director John Cohen faces one of the biggest choices of his career — finding the next head coach for the Tigers after the departure of Hugh Freeze. In this episode of the Auburn Express, Mike G sits down with Jacob Goins to break down the top candidates, including DJ Durkin, John Summerall, and Brent Key, and to ask the question: could the next grea...