INSANITY: Auburn Football, Alex Golesh Pursuit Of Will Mencl Is A WILD Ride

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🗓️ 9 April 2026

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Auburn Tigers heat up the recruiting trail with a fierce battle for five-star quarterback Will Mencl as rival contenders Oregon Ducks and Penn State Nittany Lions ramp up their pursuit. Who holds the upper hand for Mencl's commitment, and could the new coaching regimes at Auburn and Penn State secure that marquee recruit they need for momentum?Zac Blackerby and Brian Smith spotlight Auburn’s evolving quarterback strategy—debating if the Tigers can pivot to transfer portal targets or must secure an elite high school QB this cycle. The show also analyzes Auburn’s win total outlook, evaluates the impact of NIL and campus visits on recruiting timelines, and breaks down the pursuit of four-star defensive lineman Kadin Fife, currently committed to Tennessee Volunteers. Plus, insider perspectives on potential transfer options like Lenora Sellers and why patience is key for Auburn fans as the recruiting landscape shifts. Can Auburn land a future star, or is a portal splash looming?

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0:00.0	The recruiting battle for five-star quarterback Will Menzel really puts the Auburn Tigers in a fascinating spot.
0:14.2	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:19.4	Part of the Locked-on podcast network, your team every day.
0:24.4	Yes, welcome on into Locked on Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:29.2	Brian Smith, host of the portal hanging out with us on this Cruton Thursday edition of the show.
0:34.6	I want to talk about Caden Fife later in the show. Auburn keeps hosting
0:39.4	him, even though he's committed to the Tennessee volunteers. But look, we're talking
0:44.4	quarterback today. Will Menzel, the five-star quarterback. It really seems like there's three schools
0:49.3	right now, Brian. Of course, Auburn, of course, Oregon It's probably been the frontrunner for the longest time.
0:55.7	And then I think most recently it was at Penn State.
0:57.8	Penn State feels really good.
0:59.5	Feels really good about their positioning for Mensel.
1:03.8	So my first question to you is, you're looking at this.
1:08.2	I mean, it's impossible, right?
1:09.2	Everybody's saying the same thing and different things all at once.
1:12.5	Your thought on Auburn's footing in this recruiting battle for mental.
1:17.7	They've had him on campus.
1:19.4	They've been after him for a long time.
1:21.9	They have an offense that fits him.
1:24.3	I mean, the track record is there.
1:26.8	I think it's just whether or not he feels comfortable with the coaches.
1:31.0	There's nothing mathematical you can do with this because like Oregon, by the way, Oregon's room is gross.
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