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The Auburn Express
Hosted by The War Rapport || Mike G • B Wil • Ike Jones • C-Dub · EN
Your #1 source for Auburn Sports content. The Auburn Express is your place to hear comprehensive commentary on Auburn Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Gymnastics. In the SEC, sports are king and The War Rapport delivers a unique sports commentary experience in spades. Show hosts, Ike Jones, Ceasear Walker, B Wil, and Mike G. chop it weekly about sports happenings around Auburn University and the SEC. Visit thewarrapport.com for more Auburn sports coverage and content.
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The Auburn Offense Is STACKED! Top 5 Impact Transfer Newcomers To Watch
Yesterday00:27:45Tap to summarizeThe Auburn Offense Is STACKED! Top 5 Impact Transfer Newcomers To Watch Auburn football is entering a brand new era, and the transfer portal has completely reloaded the offensive side of the ball! On today’s Morning Drop, Ike Jones wraps up his "Fave Five" series by breaking down the top 5 offensive newcomers (all transfer portal additions. no freshmen!) who are expected to make an immediate impact for the Tigers in the SEC. From a dynamic, 4,000+ yard playmaker under center to the massive trench monsters protecting him, we are diving deep into the stats, PFF grades, and expectations for the newest Auburn Tigers. Is quarterback Byrum Brown more Diego Pavia or Cam Newton? Can the USF chemistry translate directly to Hugh Freeze and Alex Golish's offensive scheme? Drop your thoughts in the comments below: Which offensive transfer are YOU most excited to see in Jordan-Hare Stadium this season? JOIN THE GREEN NAME GANG to get exclusive access to Byron Brown film reviews: https://youtu.be/1XatcRPvuUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Auburn Flips Ex-Bama Commit Nash Johnson as Recruiting Class Surges Into Top 25
2d ago00:29:40Tap to summarizeAuburn football lands its 10th commit of the 2027 class in cornerback Nash Johnson! Hosts Ike Jones and Ceasear discuss the former Alabama commit flipping to the Tigers over Georgia and Clemson, Coach Van Dyke's impact, and how Alex Golesh's staff has pushed Auburn into the top 25 recruiting rankings ahead of schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Auburn Just Got a Massive Playoff Advantage? | Auburn Football Podcast
5d ago00:35:31Tap to summarizeHead over to www.thewarrapport.com for all the best Auburn Content The conversation around a 24 team College Football Playoff is heating up, and the implications for Auburn Football could be enormous. In this episode, the discussion centers on how playoff expansion could reshape the SEC, change conference championships, and create new opportunities for programs like Auburn under Alex Golesh. A larger playoff field would almost certainly increase SEC representation, giving more teams a path to compete for a national championship. But does that actually improve college football, or does it simply make the rich programs even richer? The debate covers how playoff expansion impacts scheduling, conference title games, postseason traditions, and the future of the bowl system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Can Xavier Atkins Replicate His Havoc-Filled 2025 Season?
1w ago00:29:03Tap to summarizeOn3 Rivals released its highly anticipated preseason Top 100 players list for 2026, and only one Auburn Tiger made the cut—but he made a massive statement. Linebacker Xavier "Deebo" Atkins clocks in at No. 19 overall, making him the highest-ranked pure linebacker in the entire country. In this episode of the Auburn Express, Ike Jones dives deep into whether Atkins truly deserves the crown of the nation's best linebacker going into the 2026 season. We break down his astronomical 2025 campaign, where he exploded onto the scene to lead the SEC with 17 tackles for loss alongside 84 total tackles and 9 sacks. Ike examines the "surprise factor" from last year—including his legendary breakout performance against Arkansas —and tackles the ultimate question: How will Atkins adjust now that he's at the top of every offensive coordinator's scouting report? Plus, a look at what NFL scouts want to see from him next, from run fits to pass coverage. Head over to www.thewarrapport.com for all the best Auburn Content Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →AU Football Recruiting Update | Rance Brown Commits, Byrum Brown Debate | Auburn Football Podcast
1w ago00:44:23Tap to summarizeAuburn football may finally have the offensive identity fans have been waiting for. In this episode of the Auburn Express, the discussion centers around why Byrum Brown and Jeremiah Cobb could become one of the most dangerous quarterback and running back tandems in the SEC during the 2026 season. Byrum Brown already proved at USF that he can dominate as both a passer and runner, putting together a 3000 yard passing and 1000 yard rushing season. Pairing that skill set with Jeremiah Cobb’s explosive ability between the tackles creates a combination that could completely reshape Auburn’s offense under Alex Golesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Auburn Recruiting: 3-Star OT Rance Brown Commits to Tigers’ 2027 Class!
1w ago00:39:41Tap to summarizeThe Auburn Tigers just landed commit number nine! 🦅 In this breaking news edition of the Auburn Express, Ike Jones breaks down the massive commitment of Rance Brown, a towering 6-foot-6, 290-pound offensive tackle out of Brentwood Academy in Tennessee. A lifelong Auburn Tiger fan, Brown chose Auburn over Kentucky to officially join the 2027 recruiting class. Coach Alex Goeish is completely rewriting the script on how Auburn recruits the trenches. With Brown on board, the Tigers have locked down their third offensive lineman and second true offensive tackle in just a one-week span. The Tape Don't Lie: Brown racked up a staggering 81 pancake blocks during his junior season. We discuss his "block to the echo of the whistle" mentality and why his willingness to strain is exactly what this coaching staff demands. System Over Star-Ratings: Why Alex Golesh and DJ Durkin excel at evaluating "system-fit" players who are hungry to be developed rather than just chasing arbitrary star ratings. High School vs. The Portal: A deep-dive conversation into building a sustainable program from the high school ranks up, changing previous recruiting failures, and why the "proof of concept" matters for future NFL talent. The Class Trajectory: Where this commitment catapults Auburn in the 247Sports and On3 team rankings as they build toward a projected top-15 finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Fave 5 Returning Offensive Players for Auburn Football
1w ago00:20:35Tap to summarizeWith limited returning offensive production for Auburn this season, who is primed to take the next massive leap forward? In this morning's drop, we break down the top 5 returning offensive players (plus a little bonus cheating!) who have the potential, the athletic traits, and the opportunity to lock down spots on the depth chart and make a major impact for the Tigers. From critical position battles on the interior offensive line to lethal speed in the return game, we are projecting the progression for these key returners year over year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Byrum Brown and Jeremiah Cobb Could Be Auburn’s Best Offensive Duo | Auburn Football Podcast
1w ago00:25:01Tap to summarizeAuburn football may finally have the offensive identity fans have been waiting for. In this episode of the Auburn Express, the discussion centers around why Byrum Brown and Jeremiah Cobb could become one of the most dangerous quarterback and running back tandems in the SEC during the 2026 season. Byrum Brown already proved at USF that he can dominate as both a passer and runner, putting together a 3000 yard passing and 1000 yard rushing season. Pairing that skill set with Jeremiah Cobb’s explosive ability between the tackles creates a combination that could completely reshape Auburn’s offense under Alex Golesh. 0:00 Auburn’s Potential Elite QB RB Duo 1:02 Why Byrum Brown Is Being Overlooked 3:09 Alex Golesh’s Offensive Impact 5:23 Why Auburn Could Start Fast 6:34 Can Byrum Brown and Jeremiah Cobb Both Thrive? 9:02 Auburn’s Offensive Ceiling in 2026 11:00 Jeremiah Cobb’s Growth as a Receiver 14:16 Auburn’s Path to 3000 Rushing Yards 17:14 CFP Expectations if Auburn Dominates on the Ground 18:25 Historic SEC Quarterback Rushing Comparisons 20:20 Final Thoughts on Auburn’s Offense Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Auburn’s Georgia Shot Is Real This Season? | Auburn Football Podcast
2w ago00:26:19Tap to summarizeAuburn football has not won in Athens since 2005, but the 2026 trip to Georgia feels like one of the biggest early measuring stick games of the Alex Golesh era. Auburn officially visits Georgia on October 17, 2026, after an open date on October 10, giving the Tigers extra time to prepare for Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs. In this Auburn Express conversation, the focus turns to what an Auburn win over Georgia would actually have to look like. It starts with Byrum Brown, who is listed on Auburn’s official roster as a senior quarterback, and how his command of Alex Golesh’s offense could give Auburn a real chance if the Tigers stay balanced, avoid panic, and hit enough plays down the field. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Can Alex Golesh Win at Neyland Stadium? | Auburn Football Podcast
2w ago00:28:44Tap to summarizeAuburn football heads into one of the most important stretches of the season with a massive road matchup against Tennessee looming in October. This Auburn vs Tennessee preview dives into why this game could completely shape the direction of the Tigers’ season under Alex Golesh. The conversation centers around Byrum Brown and the potential impact of his dual threat ability in Auburn’s offense. Could Auburn finally have the kind of quarterback that changes games on the road in hostile SEC environments? The discussion compares Brown’s rushing upside to some of the best running quarterbacks the SEC has seen over the last decade, including Cam Newton, Jayden Daniels, Johnny Manziel, and Nick Marshall. 0:00 Auburn vs Tennessee Could Define The Season 1:24 Why October Is Brutal For Auburn 3:17 Tennessee’s Biggest Weaknesses 5:01 Auburn Defense vs Tennessee Offense 6:25 Byrum Brown’s SEC Ceiling 8:30 Tennessee’s Defensive Changes 11:24 State Of Auburn Athletics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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