HEISMAN? Local Radio Host DECLARES Byrum Brown Will Be a HEISMAN FINALIST | Auburn Tigers Podcast

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4.6 • 707 Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2026

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers quarterback Byrum Brown could be this season’s surprise Heisman Trophy contender. With a dynamic offense helmed by head coach Alex Golesh and a core group of transfers from South Florida, Auburn’s new-look attack has analysts buzzing—will Brown’s arm and leadership propel the Tigers back to national relevance? Zac Blackerby and Ben Taylor break down Auburn’s Heisman odds, FanDuel’s latest predictions, and what it will take for Brown to shine on the national stage. The conversation covers key matchups against Baylor, Florida, LSU, and Vanderbilt, roster depth at skill positions, and how Auburn’s high-profile schedule boosts Brown’s campaign. Plus, the impact of SEC exposure, Golesh’s proven system, and what Brown must do statistically and in signature “Heisman moments” to clinch a spot in New York. Does Auburn have college football’s dark horse for 2026?

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0:00.0	an Auburn radio host is ready to say that yes,
0:05.3	Byron Brown has a legit chance to win the Heisman.
0:13.5	You are Locked on Auburn,
0:15.8	your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:18.6	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:23.9	Yes, welcome on into Locked-on Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:29.1	I'm your host, Zach Blackerby, and thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn,
0:32.1	your first listen every single day.
0:34.7	Ben Taylor of the Auburn Network family of stations.
0:37.7	He hosts Auburn Opelika this morning on W.A. and I hanging out with us, Ben Taylor.
0:43.7	You think Byron Brown should be a Heisman trophy contender this season.
0:52.8	I think that Myron Brown will be a Heisman Trophy candidate with a
0:57.7	legitimate shot at being in New York at the end of the season. Incredible. And it's got
1:05.8	everything to do with number one, his talent, what he's got coming back, his surroundings with the staff that
1:11.6	is in place, as well as his weapons that he's going to have around him.
1:16.7	And the opportunity to, people forget, I mean, he's going to be a year older than what he was
1:22.6	last year as far as experience is concerned. He's already proven that he can play against
1:27.4	the Florida's and the miami's of the world. So now it's turning loose. Why? far as experience is concerned. He's already proven that he can play against the
1:27.6	Florida's and the Miami's of the world. So now it's turning loose. Why not, Zach, why do we
1:33.2	always go into football season and ask, what if we did this? What if we did that? The talent is on
1:38.9	the field. Why not say, why can't we be the team that puts somebody up as a frontrunner and a Heisman candidate and do that preseason? Why can't we be the team that puts somebody up as a front runner and a Heisman candidate
1:46.2	and do that preseason? Why can't we get that love? And so, yeah, I got him with an opportunity
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