The Auburn Express

🚨 Auburn Football ALERT: The bye week didn’t stop the news train on the Plains. Auburn’s coaching search is officially on — and the rumors are flying. From James Franklin’s playoff résumé to Eli Drinkwitz’s SEC track record to Kenny Dillingham’s meteoric rise, the question isn’t if Auburn can land a big name… it’s which one fits the modern game. Mike G breaks down what Auburn really needs in its...

Auburn fans are deep in another heated coaching conversation, and this one’s getting spicy. On this episode of The Auburn Express, the crew dives into what’s real and what’s noise surrounding the Tigers’ next head coach. James Franklin’s name keeps surfacing, but his track record in big games — 15–28 versus Top 25 opponents — is drawing serious skepticism from the Auburn faithful. Can he really so...

BREAKING: Auburn’s coaching search is heating up, and two major names are at the center of the conversation—James Franklin and Kenny Dillingham. This episode dives deep into what each coach would bring to The Plains and why this hire will define Auburn’s future for the next decade. James Franklin’s résumé shows consistency and discipline, but is his offense too dated for today’s SEC grind? He’s be...

Auburn’s coaching search is officially heating up. Reports surfaced that Penn State’s James Franklin interviewed for the Tigers’ head coaching position — and this could be the most telling move yet in John Cohen’s tenure as athletic director. In this week’s Auburn Express, the crew breaks down what Auburn truly needs in its next head coach: not another “offensive genius,” but a leader who can run...

Auburn fans—this is the one you’ve been waiting for. The Iron Bowl is looming, and this episode dives headfirst into what could define the next era of Auburn football. DJ Durkin has the Tigers looking hungry, and if Auburn can pull off a win over Alabama, the entire narrative around this program changes overnight. We break down what’s on the line for the Tigers, why this Alabama team is beatable,...

The Auburn Express crew dives deep into the biggest question on The Plains — who should be Auburn’s next head coach and what happens if DJ Durkin isn’t part of that plan. With Hugh Freeze now out, the conversation turns to the real power players behind Auburn’s next move, and whether John Cohen will finally get this hire right. This week’s episode gets into the gritty details: Would Auburn back up...

Auburn football is at a crossroads. The latest episode of The Auburn Express dives deep into the heart of the 2025 coaching search — and the conversation is as fiery as ever. From DJ Durkin’s impact on player retention to Lincoln Riley’s defensive issues, the crew lays out what Auburn fans need to know as the university eyes its next move. The panel isn’t holding back. Could Auburn back up the Bri...

Auburn’s coaching search has turned into one of the most fascinating stories in the SEC, and this week’s conversation with SEC Mike cuts through the noise. The Auburn job has been misunderstood by outsiders for years, but the reality is simple. Auburn has a top fifteen roster, serious NIL backing, fans who sell out a stadium even in the middle of bad football, and one of the best game day environm...

The Auburn football coaching search just took another interesting turn, and this episode breaks down everything that is actually happening behind the scenes. DJ Durkin is heading into his first home game as the interim coach, and it has the Mercer matchup feeling a lot more charged than anyone expected. With the push to start Deuce Knight and the energy inside Jordan Hare starting to build again,...

Auburn fans are living through one of the most unpredictable coaching searches the program has seen in years. In this breakdown, I dig into what the last two decades of Auburn football have taught us, how the offense fell apart under Hugh Freeze, why DJ Durkin suddenly looks like a real candidate, and what John Cohen’s next steps mean for roster retention. The conversations inside the building mat...

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...