ANALYST: Auburn Can Go On A Run In 2026 According To National Recruiting Expert

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4.6 • 707 Ratings

🗓️ 10 December 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers position themselves as surprise contenders for a 2026 College Football Playoff run—can new head coach Alex Golesh unlock the roster’s full potential? Zac Blackerby and Brian Smith break down the latest transfer rumors, quarterback targets like Byrum Brown and Deuce Knight, and the impact of recent portal departures including Perry Thompson and Horatio Fields. The conversation spotlights Auburn’s improved defense, offensive line stability, and the strategic vision under Golesh, whose emphasis on speed and precision suggests a major offensive overhaul. Key discussion points include Auburn’s 2026 SEC schedule, recruiting wins such as Ryan Williams’ record-breaking successor from Saraland, and the flipping of prized defensive tackle prospects away from Texas. Brian Smith offers insider analysis on how roster retention and strategic portal moves could elevate Auburn to a top SEC offense and defense. Will Auburn’s revamped lineup deliver double-digit wins and challenge powerhouses like Alabama and Georgia?

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0:00.0	One of the analysts that I respect most in this industry thinks Auburn could go on a run in
0:05.9	26.
0:12.3	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:17.2	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:22.2	Yes, welcome on into Lockdown Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:26.6	I'm your host, Zach Blackerby, and thank you so much for making Lockdown Auburn,
0:29.7	your first listen every single day.
0:33.1	Bryant Smith, host of the portal as Lockdown's recruiting and Transfer Portal and NIL show.
0:39.1	Goodness gracious, what a few months span he's about to have.
0:42.3	He's joining me today.
0:43.4	We'll talk about Auburn's signing class and his overall thoughts.
0:46.6	And some of the things that Alex Golis said earlier this week about the class,
0:50.4	I thought was unique and honest and correct.
0:54.0	I'll get Brian's thoughts on that as well as the reported transfer departures that are already
0:59.8	kind of coming out there for Auburn.
1:02.0	But Brian, just in conversations, it sounds like you've got a podcast on this coming up as
1:06.1	well.
1:07.3	You believe, now sure, things have to fall into place, but you believe Auburn is a team that is a
1:13.9	candidate that could go on a surprise run in 2026 that is 100% correct and despite the fact that
1:23.4	I would love to tell everybody that you're the one that's putting me up to this this is actually
1:26.9	my own
1:27.5	process. And well, you know, I'm not going to completely throw you under the bus. But the point is
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