The College Loop

On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck reacts to Auburn’s matchup with the Vanderbilt Commodores as the Tigers look to bounce back in SEC play under first-year head coach Alex Golesh. Auburn gets the result it needed, but there are still plenty of questions to address — especially when it comes to the run game. Dylan breaks down what went right for the Tigers, where Auburn showed impr...

On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck previews Auburn’s SEC showdown with the Vanderbilt Commodores as Alex Golesh and the Tigers look to bounce back defensively in a MUST-WIN game. After Auburn’s defense struggled against Florida, DJ Durkin and the Tigers face another important test against a Vanderbilt offense that can put pressure on an Auburn defense still searching for consisten...

On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck reacts to Auburn’s 44-39 loss to the Florida Gators in Alex Golesh’s first SEC game as Auburn’s head coach. The Tigers’ offense showed plenty of fight, but Auburn’s defense struggled throughout the night as Buster Faulkner and the Florida offense found ways to attack DJ Durkin’s defense. After entering SEC play with plenty of expectations surroun...

On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck previews Auburn’s SEC opener against the Florida Gators as Alex Golesh and Jon Sumrall prepare for their first SEC conference games as head coaches. Both Auburn and Florida enter the matchup 2-0, but the stakes get much higher when SEC play begins Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium. We’ll break down the biggest storylines heading into Auburn v...

On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck breaks down the 5 keys for Auburn Football and Alex Golesh to start SEC play 1-0 against the Florida Gators. After opening the 2026 season 2-0, Auburn finally enters SEC play with a massive home matchup against Florida. What does Alex Golesh need to get right? Can Byrum Brown and the Auburn offense continue to build momentum? What must the Tigers...

On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck reacts to Auburn’s matchup against Southern Miss and breaks down what we learned from the Tigers’ latest game of the Alex Golesh era. After only scoring 17 in a win over Baylor last week, did Auburn’s offense finally show signs of life at home? Dylan breaks down Alex Golesh and the offense, Byrum Brown’s performance, the biggest positives and con...

On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck previews Auburn’s Week 2 matchup against Southern Miss and asks the biggest question heading into the game: Can Alex Golesh and the Tigers avoid the trap game at home? After Auburn’s narrow 17-16 win over Baylor to open the Alex Golesh era, the Tigers now face a Southern Miss team they are expected to beat. But with SEC play quickly approaching,...

Auburn is 1-0 after escaping Baylor with a 17-16 win, but now the Tigers have a chance to use their matchup against Southern Miss to build real momentum before SEC play begins. On tonight’s episode of The College Loop, I break down my 5 Keys for Auburn to Build Momentum Going into SEC Play vs. Southern Miss. What does Auburn need to clean up after the Baylor game? Which players and position groups...

The Alex Golesh Era is officially underway, and Auburn opens the 2026 season with a HUGE 17-16 victory over Baylor! Tonight, we are breaking down EVERYTHING from Auburn's thrilling season-opening win. What did we learn about Alex Golesh's team in Game 1? How did Byrum Brown perform in his Auburn debut? What stood out about the offense, defense, and special teams? And most importantly... what does...

The Alex Golesh Era is officially here! Auburn Football opens the 2026 season with a massive Week 1 matchup against Baylor, and The College Loop has you covered with the full pregame breakdown. In today's Auburn vs. Baylor Pregame Show, I dive into everything you need to know before kickoff, including the key statistics, returning starters, biggest matchups, and players who could decide the outcom...

Auburn Football is officially back, and the Alex Golesh Era begins with a massive Week 1 matchup against Baylor! What does Auburn need to do to leave the season opener with a win? In today's episode of The College Loop, I break down my 5 Keys to Success for Auburn vs. Baylor. From the performance of Byrum Brown and the offense to winning in the trenches, creating explosive plays, and making key st...

Auburn Football's biggest game of the Way Too Early Season Preview Series is finally here. Can Alex Golesh lead the Tigers to an Iron Bowl victory over Alabama in his FIRST season on the Plains? In today's episode of The College Loop, we break down the Auburn vs. Alabama matchup and discuss what needs to happen for the Tigers to pull off the upset and win the Iron Bowl. Does Auburn have a real pat...

Auburn Football just completed its second scrimmage of fall camp, and we learned A LOT about this 2026 Tigers team! In today’s episode of The College Loop, we break down everything we learned from Auburn’s second scrimmage under head coach Alex Golesh, including the biggest standouts, what improved from the first scrimmage, and the areas that still need work before the season opener against Baylor...

On today's episode of The College Loop, we break down everything we learned from Auburn's first scrimmage under Alex Golesh. How good did Byrum Brown look? Is Omar Mabson forcing his way into the running back conversation? What does the QB2 battle tell us about the depth of this roster? And should Auburn fans be concerned after Golesh called the overall day "sloppy"? We'll break down the biggest w...

Auburn Football has officially entered Fall Camp, and the first week is already giving us plenty to talk about! What are we learning about the Tigers under Alex Golesh? Byrum Brown and Golesh look completely locked in, the wide receiver room is making noise, Omar Mabson is climbing the depth chart, and the linebacker room is setting the tone for Auburn's defense. We’re breaking down everything we’...

Today's episode of The College Loop is all about projecting Auburn's biggest playmakers for the 2026 season as I predict the Tigers' statistical leaders on offense and defense. Will Byrum Brown lead a high-powered passing attack? Who finishes as Auburn's top rusher and receiver? And which defenders emerge as the leaders in tackles, sacks, and interceptions? We also continue our Way Too Early Seaso...

The SEC Media Poll is out, and Auburn has been projected to finish 12th in the SEC. Is the national media sleeping on Alex Golesh and the Tigers, or is that where Auburn belongs heading into the 2026 season? In today's episode of The College Loop, we break down the SEC Media Poll, discuss whether Auburn is being underrated, and what it says about expectations for Year 1 under Alex Golesh. Plus, we...

Alex Golesh took the podium at SEC Media Days, and Auburn fans finally got a deeper look into the direction of the program entering the 2026 season. Today, we're breaking down the biggest things Golesh said, what stood out most, and what it all means for Auburn football moving forward. We'll discuss the biggest takeaways from Auburn’s SEC Media Days, the message Golesh is sending about this team,...

On today’s installment of The College Loop, we're ranking every Auburn starting quarterback since Cam Newton, from the 2011 season to today. Where do quarterbacks like Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, Nick Marshall, Sean White, Payton Thorne, Jackson Arnold, and the rest of Auburn's signal callers stack up? Who was the best quarterback after Cam Newton, and who had the biggest impact on Auburn Football? W...

ESPN has released its latest FPI projections, including Auburn Football's win probability for every game on the 2026 schedule. Are the Tigers being underrated, overrated, or projected just right? We'll break down every matchup, discuss where the biggest surprises are, and see what ESPN believes Auburn's final record will be under Alex Golesh. Plus, the "Way Too Early" season preview series continu...

The countdown to the 2026 college football season continues as Auburn heads to SEC Media Days in Tampa. Head coach Alex Golesh will be joined by quarterback Byrum Brown, defensive back Champ Anthony, and kicker Alex McPherson to represent the Tigers. What questions must they answer before fall camp begins? What can Auburn accomplish by setting the right tone in front of the national media? Plus, w...

Auburn has added another piece to its 2027 recruiting class as 3-star safety James Branch commits to Alex Golesh and the Tigers. We break down what the St. Frances Academy standout brings to Auburn's defense, why this commitment matters, and what could be next on the recruiting trail. We also continue our Way Too Early Season Preview series by taking a first look at Auburn vs. Florida. Can the Tig...

Today on The College Loop, we react to ESPN's newly released 2026 Preseason FPI Top 25 and discuss what Auburn's ranking says about expectations heading into Alex Golesh's first season on the Plains. Then, we tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding Auburn Football in 2026: Is Byrum Brown the best quarterback Auburn will face all season? We go game-by-game through the Tigers' schedule, comp...

The Way Too Early Season Preview series begins! This week on The College Loop, we're taking our first deep dive into Auburn's 2026 season opener against Baylor. We break down what has changed for the Bears, key matchups to watch, biggest strengths and weaknesses, and whether Auburn should be favored in Atlanta. Then, we shift our focus back to the Tigers by ranking every Auburn position group ente...

Who are the five newcomers that will determine Auburn Football's success in 2026? In this episode of The College Loop, we're breaking down the 5 newcomers that could make or break Auburn's season, including the players who must make an immediate impact for Alex Golesh and the Tigers to compete in the SEC. Byrum Brown is a gimme, but what other transfers or true freshmen could join the list of pote...