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The Rundown, Ep. 694 (9-9-25)

The AuburnSports.com Rundown

Release Date: 09/09/2025

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The AuburnSports.com Rundown

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' middling win over South Alabama.  Other things discussed: • What's going on with the Tigers' defense? • Are there solutions for the secondary issues? • What is the deal with 3rd-and-Durkin?  • How good is Jeremiah Cobb? Opinions are mixed. • Jackson Arnold is an interesting player to assess. • Does Cam Coleman need more touches? • What does Amaris WIlliams' injury mean for the DL? • Would you be willing to play Eric Winters over Kaleb...

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The AuburnSports.com Rundown

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' big win over Ball State and if that performance actually means anything.  Other things discussed: • Sixty-eight yards really isn't much. • Xavier Atkins is a complete and total G. • Keyron Crawford has really come alive, right? • Same for Sly Smith, who was a menace last weekend. • Are we happy or unhappy with Jackson Arnold?  • Is Jeremiah Cobb actually better than Damari Alston? • What was Hugh Freeze talking about with the "straining"...

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' win at Baylor and what that result taught us. Other things discussed: • Champ Anthony is out again. Yikes. • Was the defense actually sluggish? • Jackson Arnold really is a runner, my guy. • Auburn rushed for 307 yards because that's what Baylor wanted. • Three players finished with 16 carries each. #Balance • The O-line did a job. A real man's job.  • Zero turnovers is good ... kinda. • Baylor threw for a lot of yards because that's what Baylor...

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The AuburnSports.com Rundown

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the fact that the 9-time national champion Auburn Tigers open play this Friday night! Other things discussed: • What does we expect from injured players Eric Singleton Jr. and Alex McPherson? • Lots of "ORs" on the depth chart, eh? • Do we buy Freeze's belief that depth on defense will be a strength? • Do we actually trust Jackson Arnold to be effective? • Horatio Fields is said to be the leader in the WR room. Impressive. • What does Freeze mean when he talks about...

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around a shockingly eventful week in the Auburn space.  That includes: • John Cohen finally giving the go-ahead for Auburn to claim an additional seven national titles in football. Why did this take so long? • John Cohen also authorized Auburn to retire Cam Newton's No. 2 jersey, which took way too long. Why is that?  • Is Freeze serious about using three quarterbacks against Baylor? • Has the head coach tipped his hand when it comes to the RB depth chart? • Which...

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around a general assessment of the Tigers' two weeks of preseason preparation. Sometimes generalities are good.  Specific points discussed: • Malcolm Simmons looks good to go. • The offense and the defense are exhanging blows? Is that true? • Jackson Arnold has a strong hold on the QB1 spot. • Who is actually calling plays? • The OL has six good guys ready to go. That's great news! • Bobby Jamison-Travis is stepping up at NT. • Auburn's situation at linebacker looks...

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around a glimpse at the freshman and newcomers most likely to make an impact this coming season. Also discussed: • Horatio Fields seems pretty confident • Is Darrion Smith already the team's best interiod pass-rush specialist? • Jourdin Crawford looks as good as advertised • How does Malik Autry fit in along that defensive front? • Where does Champ Anthony belong? Could it be safety? • Speaking of that, is Newboy Fegans a possibility at nickel? • Omar Mabson and Kail Ellis...

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the most interesting positional battles to be waged during fall camp. Also discussed: • Is Jacoby Mathews ready to play? • Where will Newboy Fegans begin?  • Will Deuce Knight be ahead of Ashton Daniels? • Auburn may lack established stars on the DL, but definitely not depth. • The depth at RB is being overlooked a bit. • Alex McPherson may end up being one of the great stories of CFB this season. • Caleb is feeling better about WR Jase Mathews from an Auburn...

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Media Days fallout (such as it is) and what new stuff we learned from it. Also included: • Do we trust Jackson Arnold? • Is D-line depth actually a positive heading into the season? • Malcolm Simmons' situation is tricky. • Jaquez Wilkes' commitment is huge for Auburn. • Wilson Zierer is a terrific addition at OT. • How gettable is Jase Mathews? • Where does Auburn stand with Bralan Womack, Da'Ron Parks? • Filip Jovic is on campus! And that's a big deal for hoops....

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around a difficult day for an Auburn linebacker.  Also included: • How much trouble is D.J. Barber in? • August 1st? Is this real? • What is Auburn's actual plan with football recruiting? • Even with a great run of flips and by snagging uncommitted kids, how can this program finish with a Top-10 class? • Is Jeremiah Cobb actually the breakout candidate at tailback? • What is Auburn getting in Jacoby Mathews? • How much should we expect from Xavier Chaplin? • Will...

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' big win over Ball State and if that performance actually means anything. 

Other things discussed:

• Sixty-eight yards really isn't much.

• Xavier Atkins is a complete and total G.

• Keyron Crawford has really come alive, right?

• Same for Sly Smith, who was a menace last weekend.

• Are we happy or unhappy with Jackson Arnold? 

• Is Jeremiah Cobb actually better than Damari Alston?

• What was Hugh Freeze talking about with the "straining" chatter?

• What happens now at tailback with both Durell and (potentially) Damari out?

• Corey and Chris Wells had a great time at Auburn this past weekend.

• Is Georgia CB Lasiah Jackson on flip watch?

• Shoutouts.

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