The Auburn Express

Live from SEC Media Days on Digital Drive, Ike Jones is joined by Auburn defensive captain Champ Anthony for The War Rapport Podcast Network to talk about his journey to SEC Media Days, overcoming adversity, and expectations for the Tigers' defense. Topics covered in this episode include: Representing Auburn at SEC Media Days: Champ reflects on his path from a zero-star recruit and JUCO transfer t...

Live from SEC Media Days on Digital Drive, Ike Jones is joined by SEC Network host Matt Barrie for The War Rapport Podcast Network to discuss the state of college football, program building in the NIL era, and Auburn's potential under new head coach Alex Golesh. Topics covered in this episode include: College Football's Popularity vs. Off-Field Frustrations: Why despite fan burnout over the transf...

Could Byrum Brown become Auburn Football's next legitimate Heisman Trophy contender? That question sounds bold, but the path is there if everything comes together in 2026. This episode breaks down exactly what has to happen for Auburn's offense to reach another level and why Byrum Brown's unique skill set could make him one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in college football. From his ability t...

Live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, Mike G is joined by ESPN's Dari Nowkhah for The War Rapport Podcast Network to analyze the impact of the SEC's 9-game conference schedule and preview Auburn’s year-one expectations under new head coach Alex Golesh. Topics covered in this episode include: The 9-Game SEC Schedule Debate: Why adding a 9th conference game and mandatory Power 4 matchups boost...

Live from SEC Media Days on Digital Drive, Ike Jones sits down with SEC Network’s Peter Burns for The War Rapport Podcast Network to break down the latest news, storylines, and state of SEC football. Topics covered in this episode include: SEC vs. NCAA Breakaway: Peter Burns gives his perspective on Commissioner Greg Sankey's comments regarding the SEC potentially spinning off from the NCAA—and wh...

Curt Cignetti made headlines during Big Ten Media Days with comments that many SEC fans took as a direct shot at the conference. On this episode of Auburn Express, the discussion breaks down exactly what Cignetti said, why those comments sparked debate across college football, and whether the Big Ten has really earned the right to challenge the SEC's place at the top. The conversation takes a deta...

Reporting live from SEC Media Days in Tampa, Florida, Mike G is joined by Nathan King of Auburn247 to preview head coach Alex Golesh's first official appearance at SEC Media Days and discuss key storylines heading into Auburn's fall camp. Topics covered in this episode include: Alex Golesh’s SEC Media Days Debut: What to expect from Coach Golesh as he reflects on his transition from USF to Auburn...

Live from SEC Media Days on Digital Drive, The War Rapport Podcast Network catches up with College Football Playoff executive Rich Clark. In his third year covering the CFP process at SEC Media Days, Clark dives into how the selection committee approaches the new playoff landscape. Topics covered in this episode include: Evaluating Schedule Strength: How the selection committee balances a tougher...

Is Byrum Brown being overlooked heading into the 2026 college football season? After hearing Alex Golesh confidently call his quarterback one of the best in the country, it raises an important question. Just how dangerous can Auburn's offense become if Brown plays to that level? In today's Auburn Express, the conversation centers around what Auburn fans should realistically expect from the Tigers...

Peach Bowl CEO David Epps joins Digital Drive live from SEC Media Days! We dive into the upcoming Aflac Kickoff Game between Auburn and Baylor in Atlanta, how the Peach Bowl is pioneering NIL "the right way" with student-athletes, and what steps are being taken to give Auburn fans an incredible home-field atmosphere. Plus, Epps shares his journey from intern to CEO, his thoughts on CFP expansion,...

The Auburn Tigers received some national respect on defense, but the offense was left completely off the 2026 Preseason All SEC teams. Was Jeremiah Cobb overlooked? Did Byrum Brown deserve more consideration? This episode breaks down the biggest snubs from the SEC Media Days voting and what it says about national expectations for Auburn heading into the season. The conversation looks at why Jeremi...

3 Auburn Tigers made the SEC Preseason lists—but did the media leave off key talent? In this episode, Ike Jones and Ceasear Walker dissect the SEC Media Days preseason selections. From Xavier Atkins earning First-Team honors to the nods for Champ Anthony and Alex McPherson, we analyze where Auburn stands heading into the 2026 season. Plus, we dive into the biggest snubs—including Jeremiah Cobb and...

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Did the sky just fall on the Plains? Local wide receiver Cedrick Simmons officially flipped his commitment from Auburn to Alabama, sending some Auburn fans into an absolute panic. Is this a sign of a recruiting collapse under Alex Golesh, or is the "Auburn PTSD" getting the best of us? In this episode, Ike Jones does a pulse check on the Auburn fan panic meter. We break down the real impact of los...

Auburn Football could have one of its biggest opportunities of the 2026 season when the Tigers travel to Oxford to face Ole Miss. On this episode of Auburn Express Powered by War Rapport, the discussion continues through Auburn's schedule with a deep dive into one of the toughest matchups of the year and why it may actually favor the Tigers. While Trinidad Chambliss enters the season as one of the...

The Auburn football schedule sets up in a fascinating way, and this matchup against LSU may end up being the biggest home game of the entire season. In this episode of Auburn Express powered by War Rapport, the discussion centers around why the Tigers have a legitimate opportunity to make a statement when LSU comes to Jordan Hare Stadium. The conversation examines Auburn's favorable schedule, the...

Could Auburn football really start the 2026 season 5 and 0? It may sound ambitious, but after taking another look at the schedule, the path is becoming a lot more realistic than many people want to admit. In this episode of Auburn Express, the focus is on Auburn's first five games against Baylor, Florida, Vanderbilt, and Tennessee before the bye week. There are legitimate questions surrounding eac...

The War Report Podcast Network brings you a special Saturday reaction episode of The Auburn Express! Ike Jones breaks down the exciting commitment of 3-star athlete James Branch to the Auburn Tigers. We discuss his massive 6'3" frame, his transition from wide receiver to defensive back, and how he fits into Tim Banks’ defensive scheme. Ike also takes listener questions on current scholarship limit...

The Georgia game has become much more than another SEC matchup. It has become the measuring stick for where Auburn football stands as a program, and in 2026 it could tell everyone exactly how close Alex Golesh has the Tigers to competing with the SEC's elite. In this episode of Auburn Express powered by War Rapport, the conversation focuses on why Georgia represents the biggest benchmark on Auburn...

Auburn Basketball just landed its final two international roster additions, but one of them comes with some major NBA Draft drama! In this edition of The Auburn Express (brought to you by the War Report Podcast Network), Ike Jones is joined by college basketball expert Vince Wolfram from the Field of 68 to break down the arrival of Mantas and Narcisse Ngoy. How did Ngoy end up getting drafted by t...

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...

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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,...