AWESOME: Tennessee Expert LOVES Alex Golesh, GREAT Hire for Auburn

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4.6 • 707 Ratings

🗓️ 4 December 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers shake up the SEC with Alex Golesh’s high-powered offensive philosophy. Can his explosive Tennessee blueprint ignite Auburn’s return to dominance? Zac Blackerby and Eric Cain break down Golesh’s transition from Tennessee to Auburn, spotlighting his impact on recruiting, the transformation of the Tigers’ rushing attack, and his “enforcer” mentality in coaching rooms. Key discussions center on Golesh’s collaborative approach to play calling, his emphasis on tight ends, and early recruiting wins—including flips from South Florida and Alabama standouts. Eric Cain shares insider perspectives on Golesh’s reputation, adjustments for SEC competition, and what Auburn fans should expect from the new leader’s fiery style and attention to detail. Will Auburn’s offense evolve into an SEC powerhouse? Tune in for expert analysis and projections on Auburn’s future under Alex Golesh.

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0:00.0	My favorite Tennessee expert is high on Alex Golish, and that's good for Auburn.
0:11.0	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:16.1	Part of the Locked on podcast network, your team every day.
0:20.8	Yes, welcome on in to Locked on Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:25.8	I'm your host, Zach Black, I'm thank you so much for making Locked-on Auburn,
0:28.6	your first listen every single day.
0:31.4	Eric Kane, host of Locked-on Balls hanging out with us.
0:36.0	We'll talk about the recruiting impact Alice G Golish had in the SEC with Tennessee,
0:40.7	as well as how great his offense was.
0:42.5	But Eric, we've talked a little bit since Alex Golish has now become Auburn's head football coach.
0:50.6	And I mean, it's easy to see the explosive offensive stats, especially when you look at what he did at Tennessee at the SEC.
0:58.3	I mean, one of those years with Hendon Hooker arguably the best offense in college football that year.
1:02.4	Statistically, your overall impression of Alex Golish as a coach in the SEC is what?
1:09.8	Yeah, I mean, high upside in my opinion. I am an
1:13.1	Alex Scholish guy, really nice guy. Saw him a couple weeks ago, or I guess about a month ago
1:17.8	when he was up in Knoxville recruiting for a USF and got to catch up with him. Standout guy. He is a
1:24.3	guy that your fan base is going to just love to rally behind.
1:27.5	You know, and of course, winning is the best cure for all that. But in terms of coaching
1:32.1	in the SEC, he's, he knows what works. He knows this league. He knows the defenses. He knows
1:37.9	what he wants to do schematically, offensively can work. You mentioned 2022. I mean,
1:42.3	that was the top scoring offense in the entire country that
1:44.9	year, explosive plays, Boltonicoff Award winner. He took a 2021 Tennessee offense that did not
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