CRITICAL: Auburn's defense SHOULD have High Expectations under DJ Durkin, Alex Golesh

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🗓️ 4 February 2026

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Sign up today! lockedonauburn.supercast.com Auburn Tigers' defensive outlook still looks to DJ Durkin: Will Auburn's pass rush step up, and which position group holds the greatest potential for a breakout? Zac Blackerby spotlights the strengths and weaknesses across the defensive line, edge, linebacker, and defensive back positions, examining player departures like Bobby Jameson-Travis and key returns including Dallas Walker. The linebacker corps, headlined by Xavier Atkins and DeMarcus Riddick, emerges as the unit to watch, while concerns linger over pass rush depth following the loss of stars like Keldrick Falk. Intriguing battles loom in the secondary, with new faces such as Andre Jordan Jr. and promising underclassmen eager to replace Jay Crawford and Kayin Lee. Can DJ Durkin’s coaching elevate the Auburn defense to new heights? Get expert insight on rising talent, position group ceilings and floors, and what to expect from the Tigers as they gear up for a pivotal season.

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0:00.0	comparing the defense from last year to this year.
0:03.6	It's interesting because DJ Durkan's impact is going to be felt regardless.
0:13.9	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
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0:24.6	Yes, welcome on in to Locked-on,
0:26.4	Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:28.9	I'm your host, Zach Blackerbie.
0:30.2	Thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn,
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0:35.1	trying something different on today's bonus show.
0:38.4	It's a question asked by you or specifically Andrew, who's a member of the
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0:55.7	Andrew Hicks asked me in the discord.
0:57.9	Kind of hard to word in a concise question,
1:00.4	but can we talk a little bit more about the defense?
1:02.5	There's been a lot said about the offense than roughly so,
1:06.1	but I'd love to hear more of a detailed breakdown of what to expect out of each position
1:09.5	group compared to last year. I think that's great. I think when you talk position by position comparing last year to this
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