Auburn Undercover Podcast

Auburn insiders Keith Niebuhr and Jason Caldwell take an in-depth look at the recruitments of several elite basketball and football prospects high on the Tigers' board.

Auburn insiders Keith Niebuhr and Jason Caldwell analyze the Tigers' football recruiting class as the 4th of July approaches; which commitments are the studs of the group and which ones are the sleepers. Also, we explore the topic, "Who could be next to commit?" to Gus Malzahn's program.

Brandon Marcello and Keith Niebuhr discuss the commitment of 4-star forward JT Thor, the impact he will have on the team and potentially the next two weeks of recruiting for Bruce Pearl's basketball program. Will Auburn land 5-star guard Jalen Green? What about big man Greg Brown? Brandon and Keith break it down, share their latest intel and take questions from viewers and listeners in this replay...

Former Auburn offensive tackle Jack Driscoll reflects on his career with the Tigers, the best moments, the hardest loss, the biggest win and what it's like in the locker room in this special episode of The Social Club. Driscoll is preparing for the NFL Draft during the era of social distancing at his home in Connecticut. How difficult is it to prepare for the NFL when access to a weight room is fo...

Mike Gundy doesn't know what he's talking about. Neither do the dozens of college administrators with opinions on when players will be able to return their campuses and, potentially, begin practicing for the college football season. Brandon Marcello, Phillip Marshall and Jason Caldwell are here to provide a dose of reality in a time of extreme negativity and false hope. The coronavirus pandemic ha...

Greg Williams should be hoisting another national championship trophy above his head this spring rather than hiding at home in isolation. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic ended an incredibly promising season for the Auburn equestrian team led by Williams, who was on his way to a second straight undefeated season and national title. How big of a deal would it have been to remain undefeated and w...

We're socially distant, but that doesn't mean we have to be anti-social. This is The Social Club. Olympic legend Rowdy Gaines, a five-time national champion at Auburn, discusses what life is like when a dream is ripped away from an athlete. Gaines was unable to perform in his prime at the 1980 Olympics because the U.S. boycotted the Moscow Games. Forty years later he shares his story and how it mi...

The most difficult question in the sports world is all about time. The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across the country, and as cases rise, the big question on the minds of football fans across the country is blunt and increasingly difficult to answer: will there be a football season in the fall? The truth is no one knows the answer, but we do know how much time players need to...

Jared Harper's foul trouble. Bryce Brown's hot 3-point shooting. The return of Austin Wiley. The emergence of backup J'Von McCormick. The coming-out party for Chuma Okeke. The 2019 SEC Tournament Championship Game was as memorable as it was important in setting up Auburn's run to a Final Four run in 2019. On the one-year anniversary of the game, Brandon Marcello welcomes Auburn Twitter royalty to...

The Roundtable convenes to look at a sports world that has forever been changed. The coronavirus is stateside and every sport is on hold. The NCAA Tournament will not be held for the first time in 81 years. The NBA is on hold, the NHL has postponed its season indefinitely and the second iteration of the XFL may not return. Meanwhile, spring practices across the country have halted, with no idea of...

Brandon Marcello and Keith Niebuhr discuss Auburn's recruiting efforts in all sports after the NCAA's decision to halt on- and off-campus recruiting until at least April 15 as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads across the country. How will it affect football? How will it affect basketball, which has a signing day on April 15? The guys discuss that and much more in this episode. Subscribe to...

Brandon Marcello brings together the Roundtable as Jason Caldwell and Mark Murphy join the show to discuss Auburn's struggles on the road and whether the Tigers can bounce back after back-to-back losses. The guys also dive into staff changes for Auburn football, providing insight on the new hires, and Jason provides info on what's happening behind the scenes with Auburn baseball. Subscribe to the...

You've got questions, Brandon has some answers. Listeners turn the tables on Brandon Marcello and ask him questions about Auburn athletics. Topics range far and wide, from football and basketball to softball and baseball. How long would Gene Chizik have survived as head coach if he didn't hire Scot Loeffler and Brian Van Gorder? Doesn't Jay Jacobs deserve credit for Auburn's renaissance in basketb...

Brandon Marcello is joined by Keith Niebuhr to discuss the latest recruiting news and the three-day trip Keith took with Jason Caldwell on the recruiting trail. Keith shares stories from the two dozen recruits he met, along with some stories on the road as Auburn football ramps up its 2021 recruiting efforts. Keith also provides an in-depth update on combo guard Jalen Green, the 5-star prospect ou...

Brandon Marcello takes your questions in the early-week episode of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. A lot of folks seem to be enamored with the Auburn basketball team's rankings and apparent lack of respect from voters. Does it matter? Should it matter? Brandon takes a look and gives you his take on the entire situation, and what Auburn needs to worry about down the stretch of the season. Plus, foot...

Auburn recruiting expert Keith Niebuhr joins Brandon Marcello to discuss National Signing Day and what the entire 2020 Auburn football class will look like when the sun sets after everyone signs Wednesday. The guys discuss the star-studded class, where they will be ranked after Wednesday and which players will step up immediately for the Tigers. Plus, who is on Auburn's radar for 2021 and beyond?...

Auburn basketball enters a crucial week after defeating Kentucky. Can Auburn be in contention for an SEC title for a third straight year? This week will determine that. Plus, Brandon Marcello answers your questions about Auburn football and basketball, including recruiting, in the newest episode of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. Subscribe to the AUC podcast Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple....

The Roundtable returns as Brandon Marcello, Phillip Marshall, Jason Caldwell and Ronnie Sanders discuss a huge weekend for Auburn basketball. The No. 17 Tigers host No. 13 Kentucky and ESPN College GameDay inside Auburn Arena, where the country's eyes will be focused on the Plains. In the stands will be 9,000-plus fans, including more than 50 (!) recruits for Auburn football and basketball. How do...

Brandon Marcello answers your questions on this episode of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. What's next for Auburn's offense? Is journalism dying? Why do people not show as much interest in basketball as football at Auburn? Who will be the next great defensive lineman at Auburn? He answers that and a lot more in this special episode of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. Subscribe to the AUC podcast Appl...

A lot has happened over the last couple of weeks off the field at Auburn. Two more coaches have departed the program. Kevin Steele is now the richest defensive coordinator in college football. Chad Morris is *officially* calling the offensive plays. Jack Bicknell Jr. is the new offensive line coach. Oh, and defensive backs coach Marcus Woodson has left Auburn for Florida State. Brandon Marcello an...

Keith Niebuhr joins the Auburn Undercover Podcast to break down the latest with recruiting, including his takeaways from the Under Armour All-American Game. Auburn might have as many as five spots remaining heading into the second signing day for football, and the biggest target on that list is 5-star offensive tackle Broderick Jones. Will he choose Auburn over Georgia? What are the chances he fli...

The Roundtable returns to break down the 2019 Auburn football season, the loss to Minnesota in the Outback Bowl and what it all means for the future of Auburn football in 2020 and beyond. Will Chad Morris have a heavy influence on the offense, or will it be more of the same from Gus Malzahn? How will Auburn replace six starters on defense, including generational talent Derrick Brown at defensive t...

Brandon Marcello answers questions from Auburn fans on a special episode of the Auburn Undercover Podcast in Tampa, the site of the Outback Bowl. Subscribe to the AUC podcast Apple podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/auburn-undercover/id1275945112 Google Play:  https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Ihowikmdrvwfpeyutty4dsi6ece Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/1kYwLo42rJ7p...

Auburn signed 22 players during the early signing period, pulled in a few new players on Wednesday and finished the early signing period ranked No. 7 nationally in the 247Sports Composite. Which players stand out? What position groups had the best haul? What about some great behind-the-scenes stories about this incoming recruiting class at Auburn? Keith Niebuhr and Brandon Marcello discuss it all...

Keith Niebuhr breaks down everything you need to know about Auburn's early signing period, including potential surprises, heading into the first early signing day of the year Wednesday. How many players will Auburn sign? Who are potential late additions to the class heading into Wednesday? Keith breaks it down and much more in this special recruiting episode of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. Subsc...