The Rundown, Ep. 708 (12-16-25)
The AuburnSports.com Rundown
Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Alex Golesh essentially finishing off his staff for 2026. (And it's a damn good one.) Also: Larry Scott brings a TON of experience to the table at TE. Larry Porter knows Auburn, knows how to recruit, is very good. Tim Banks might be the steal of this staff. Auburn has several guys headed to the portal. Who are the toughest hits? What is Auburn getting in OL Bear McWhorter? What happened with this 2026 signing class? Who gets the (dis)credit? The Fightin' Pearls clawed out a win...
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The Rundown, Ep. 707 (12-10-25)
The AuburnSports.com Rundown
Jay G. Tate works by himself to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Alex Golesh's marathon press conference from earlier this week and what it taught us. Also: He sure seems authentic, doesn't he? He's been described as a DOG. (This is different than a WOLF.) If Kodi Burns likes him, I like him. Golesh was able to keep Durkin, which was very important. The staff is nearly fulled out at this point. Golesh says he wants to build though HS recruiting and supplement with portal. What should we think about that early signing period? Who are the real guys in this class? MBB...
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The Rundown, Ep. 706 (12-2-25)
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' hire of Alex Golesh as football head coach. Also: Offense first? Not really. What does he mean by following a process? Most of the guys already hired are on offense. What's going to happen with Durkin? What's the holdup? What's going to happen at quarterback? So many options! Losing Roc Bellantoni is a surprise. Losing Kenyatta Watson hurts. Some coaches are still here. Golesh's contract is quite incentivized. Basketball was up and down in Vegas. NC State is...
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The Rundown, Ep. 705 (11-25-26)
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' lopsided win against Mercer last weekend. Also: Deuce Knight is a dadgum RUNNER! Is there a quarterback conundrum? No, there isn't. Isn't it nice to see what happens when Derrick Nix is allowed do his job? The defense created three turnovers including a pick six. Alex McPherson regained his full kicking distance. Does this help Durkin's case for getting the full-time job? We still believe Jon Sumrall is in prime position to land the job. Why has it been so quiet...
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The Rundown, Ep. 704 (11-18-25)
The AuburnSports.com Rundown
Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the decision to sit Ashton Daniels against Mercer this weekend. Also: Who actually starts against Mercer then? DJ Durkin says every day is a job interview. What's going on with the Tigers' search for a new head coach? Does Lane Kiffin's situation affect Auburn? Is Jon Sumrall a good coach? The Iron Bowl will be contested at night this season. The Fightin' Pearls played well against Houston, but not quite well enough. Keyshawn Hall is a very bad man. Shoutouts. The show is...
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The Rundown, Ep. 703 (11-11-25)
The AuburnSports.com Rundown
Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the football team's overtime loss at Vanderbilt. Also: Auburn's offense sure was good the other day. Was Hugh Freeze really that big of a drain on the offensive operation? Ashton Daniels put together one of the greatest single games from an Auburn quarterback. It's like magic getting the ball to Auburn's best players, huh? Preston Howard needs to step it up. Xavier Chaplin needs to step it up. What happened to the defense? Did Durkin's head-coach work affect the defense? Does...
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The Rundown, Ep. 702 (11-3-25)
The AuburnSports.com Rundown
Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the dismissal of Hugh Freeze and the promotion of defensive coordinator DJ Durkin. Also: • How did Auburn manage just three points against UK? • Freeze knew he was cooked after that one. • John Cohen says "I am the committee," which is pretty strong. • What about him saying "close doesn't matter?" • Cohen thinks Auburn is the best job out there, but will others agree? • Who are the big names in this search? • Derrick Nix will call plays for a change. • What...
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The Rundown, Ep. 701 (10-28-25)
The AuburnSports.com Rundown
Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Hugh Freeze's decision to not name a starter at quarterback ahead of the UK game. Also: • Auburn won a conference game! • What else does Ashton Daniels need to do to lock down the job? • What happens with Daniels' redshirt status now? • Why does Hugh Freeze give Jackson Arnold so many passes? • Who is responsible for the Tigers' red-zone struggles? Shouldn't it be on the primary play-caller? • Injury updates on Cam Coleman, Horatio Fields, Durell Robinson • Is...
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The Rundown, Ep. 700 (10-21-25)
The AuburnSports.com Rundown
Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Hugh Freeze's job status after another 0-4 start to league play. Also: • Auburn lost again. • How does Hugh Freeze still have a job? • Does this mean John Cohen isn't a big fan of DJ Durkin? • Maybe it's because Cohen has something else in mind? • Hugh says he'd LOVE to have some public support from Cohen 😀 • Is Hugh actually willing to make a change at quarterback? • Connor Lew is out for the season. That's really not good. • The football team...
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The Rundown, Ep. 699 (10-14-25)
The AuburnSports.com Rundown
Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Damari Alston's departure from the football program. Also: • Why did Alston ask to redshirt? • Is Freeze right to be upset about that request? • Is Alston's course of action tantamount to quitting? • Maybe Freeze was right to be upset but wrong to be off-putting in the press conference Monday? • Why is Alston so popular among teammates? • Can Auburn make things work without Alston? • Why is it OK for Ashton Daniels to redshirt but not Alston? • Speaking of...
info_outlineBryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around Damari Alston's departure from the football program.
Also:
• Why did Alston ask to redshirt?
• Is Freeze right to be upset about that request?
• Is Alston's course of action tantamount to quitting?
• Maybe Freeze was right to be upset but wrong to be off-putting in the press conference Monday?
• Why is Alston so popular among teammates?
• Can Auburn make things work without Alston?
• Why is it OK for Ashton Daniels to redshirt but not Alston?
• Speaking of Daniels, is he a viable option to replace Jackson Arnold?
• Can Freeze win his way out of this thorny situation?
• Shoutouts.
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