Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball

  The argument that BYU and Utah are undervalued by the College Football Playoff Committee often centers on a deep-seated institutional and brand bias that favors traditional powerhouses. Despite both teams—especially after joining the new P4 conference—amassing solid resumes, the committee’s ranking logic appears inconsistent when compared to peer teams from the SEC or Big Ten. For BYU, the under...

Auburn Tigers prepare for Deuce Knight’s potential anticipated debut against Mercer as quarterback drama intensifies. Will starting Knight secure Auburn’s future and spark the offense, or is Jackson Arnold still in the mix? Player retention stakes rise, with big names like Cam Coleman, Perry Thompson, and Malcolm Simmons potentially reshaping the season’s narrative. How will upcoming coaching deci...

Auburn Tigers eye a bold resurgence—could Kenny Dillingham or Jon Sumrall be the spark the program needs? Zac Blackerby and Spencer McLaughlin weigh the pros and cons of luring Dillingham from Arizona State, questioning if Auburn’s resources and SEC prestige can outweigh the allure of Big 12 competition and alma mater loyalty. Will Dillingham’s high-energy leadership translate, or is Sumrall’s ste...

Auburn Tigers coaching search heats up as Kenny Dillingham emerges as the top realistic candidate to ignite the offense and boost player retention. Are other contenders like Jeff Brohm, Jon Sumrall, Eli Drinkwitz, or Alex Golesh better fits for Auburn’s championship ambitions? Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich break down the pros and cons of each coach, debating offensive vs. defensive styles, st...

Auburn basketball hosted Wofford on Tuesday night. Join Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich on this LIVE edition of Locked On Auburn. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo per...

Auburn faces mounting pressure to keep DJ Durkin on staff, as speculation swirls around the Tigers’ head coaching search. Can John Cohen make the major hire fans crave and still retain Durkin’s defensive expertise? Zac Blackerby and Ben Taylor break down why keeping Durkin as defensive coordinator is a top priority, how Saturday’s loss influences the coaching landscape, and debate whether Durkin’s...

Auburn Tigers could shake up the coaching rumor mill—could Rhett Lashlee be the surprise pick to lead Auburn football next season? Zac Blackerby and Kyle Rush examine Lashlee's rapid ascent with SMU, his playoff credentials, and the parallels to Kenny Dillingham. The conversation spotlights strategic implications for Auburn’s offensive future, including the possible retention of DJ Durkin and how...

Zac Blackerby of Locked On Auburn joins Brian Smith of The Portal to discuss his take on Auburn being a sleeper team in 2026. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period thr...

Auburn Tigers' head coaching search takes a dramatic turn as DJ Durkin’s chances are dealt a blow after Saturday’s loss. Is Auburn ready for a hard reset, and could Jon Sumrall or James Franklin emerge as the next leader? Zac Blackerby and LindsAy Crosby debate the impact of defensive struggles, the pitfalls of coaches calling their own plays, and the need for a true CEO to steer Auburn football f...

Chris Gordy and the Locked On SEC crew break down all the SEC Week 11 action including: Texas A&M crushes Mizzou in CoMo, Georgia destroys Mississippi State in Starkville, Alabama gets by with an ugly win over LSU in Tuscaloosa, Vandy survives an OT scare from Auburn to keep their playoff hopes alive, Kentucky demolishes Florida in Lexington, and Ole Miss cruises by The Citadel to improve to 49-0....

Auburn Tigers' offensive explosion can't overcome defensive collapse as they fall 45-38 to Vanderbilt in overtime. Can Auburn find answers before the season slips away? Zac Blackerby and Darrel Dapprich break down one of the wildest games of the season, focusing on Ashton Daniels’ breakout 350-yard passing performance and the electric contributions from Cam Coleman and Eric Singleton Jr. Despite t...

On this LIVE edition of Locked On Auburn, Zac Blackerby reacts to the Auburn football action against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash. Terms apply. Promo period t...

Auburn faces a pivotal crossroads as DJ Durkin steps in as interim head coach, sparking speculation about his future at the helm. Can Auburn’s relentless defense, led by breakout stars Xavier Atkins and Jay Crawford, stop Vanderbilt’s explosive Diego Pavia and keep playoff hopes alive? The quarterback shakeup with Ashton Daniels adds intrigue, while Derek Nix takes over play-calling duties—will th...

Auburn Tigers eye a program-changing head coach as speculation swirls around Jeff Brohm, Jon Sumrall, and other high-profile candidates. Could Brohm’s electric offense or Sumrall’s steady leadership finally end Auburn’s post-2017 drought and fast-track a return to SEC glory? Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich break down the frontrunners, weigh offensive identity versus immediate results, and debat...

On this LIVE edition of Locked On Auburn, Lindsay Crosby fills in for Zac Blackerby and is joined by Darrell Dapprich to discuss and recap the Auburn basketball game vs the Merrimack College Warriors.   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak...

The first batch of College Football Playoff Rankings has been released. What do they say about the current state of the SEC? The Auburn Tigers fired head coach Hugh Freeze. Then, Week 11 predictions for big matchups. The LSU Tigers are traveling to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide, while the Georgia Bulldogs are heading to Starkville to face the Mississippi State Bulldogs and more!   Follow & Subs...

Auburn Tigers football could see a seismic shift if John Sumrall is hired as the next head coach—will his recruiting prowess and experience at Troy and Tulane be enough to compete in the SEC’s fierce talent wars? Zac Blackerby and Brian Smith break down the potential implications for Auburn’s roster retention and NIL strategy, highlighting staff moves, coordinator choices, and the all-important qu...

Could James Franklin be the answer for Auburn Tigers football? As coaching rumors swirl, Zac Blackerby and Zach Seyko tackle whether the former Penn State head coach’s winning pedigree—and his struggles in marquee matchups—fit Auburn’s ambitions in the powerhouse SEC. With Franklin’s name topping hot boards for major openings, should Auburn fans embrace a candidate known for double-digit wins yet...

0:00 – Kenny Dillingham to Auburn? Rumors, reporting, and speculation around Kenny Dillingham potentially leaving Arizona State to become Auburn's next head coach. Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich break down the viability, resources, and fit of Dillingham at Auburn. 12:58 – Auburn QB & Practice Updates Discussion on Auburn's recent practice notes, including quarterback pecking order (Ashton Dani...

Auburn parts ways with Hugh Freeze after a crushing SEC loss—can interim coach D.J. Durkin spark a late-season turnaround? Zac Blackerby and Chris Gordy react to what may be the most embarrassing home defeat in recent Auburn football history, break down the offensive collapse under Freeze, and question how once-promising recruiting and portal wins failed to translate on the field. Key discussion p...

Kenny Dillingham emerges as the betting favorite to become Auburn Tigers football's next head coach. Could the 35-year-old Arizona State coach who once served as Auburn's offensive coordinator be the answer to the Tigers' coaching crisis? Zac Blackerby and Ben Taylor break down why Dillingham's potential hiring represents a best-case scenario for Auburn football, especially if defensive coordinato...

Auburn Tigers football faces a critical coaching decision. Should Jon Sumrall be the first call for Athletic Director John Cohen? Zac Blackerby and Kyle Rush break down why the Tulane head coach represents Auburn's best option in this coaching search. The discussion covers Sumrall's impressive 38-11 record, his defensive expertise with SEC experience at Kentucky and Ole Miss, and crucial timing ad...

Auburn basketball season is here! Tune into this live Locked On Auburn, Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich react to Auburn's battle against Bethune-Cookman. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your gameday — only with DoorDash...

Auburn interim head coach DJ Durkin and AD John Cohen spoke to the Auburn local media following the firing of Hugh Freeze. Join Zac Blackerby on this LIVE edition of Locked On Auburn. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! DoorDash With DoorDash Streaks, you save every Saturday you order — stack it up all season and you could save up to $250. Order this Saturday. Keep the streak alive. Fuel your g...

Auburn Tigers make a coaching change as Hugh Freeze is fired and DJ Durkin steps in as interim head coach. Can the Tigers find the right leader to restore the program's championship aspirations? Zac Blackerby and Lindsay Crosby break down why Jimbo Fisher would be a disastrous hire, comparing him directly to the coach Auburn just fired. The discussion highlights promising candidates like Eli Drink...