LOADED? Auburn, Alex Golesh's Quarterback Room Seems Done, There are Some Questions

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4.6 • 707 Ratings

🗓️ 13 January 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers overhaul their quarterback room, with Byrum Brown set to start and redshirt freshmen Tristan Ti'a and Locklan Hewlett igniting a high-stakes QB2 battle. Does Auburn’s recruiting approach—focusing on youth and long-term potential—provide security, or leave key positions vulnerable heading into SEC play? Zac Blackerby and Kyle Rush dissect Auburn’s strategic roster additions via the transfer portal, probing the risks and rewards of projecting future starters versus securing proven backups. The discussion spotlights Shemar Arnoux’s arrival at cornerback after a wild recruitment journey, while raising questions about depth in the offensive line—especially at tackle—with new faces like Joseph Simmons and USF standouts Skinner and Best. Can Auburn’s coaching staff solve the puzzle before spring practice? Position-by-position analysis offers insights on potential breakout players, transfer targets, and the challenges of building a sustainable roster in the NIL era.

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0:00.0	Auburn's quarterback room seems complete.
0:03.9	I like it.
0:05.7	Do have some questions.
0:12.4	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:17.5	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:22.6	Yes, welcome on into Locked-on Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:27.1	I'm your host, Zach Blackerbie.
0:28.7	And thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn, your first listen every single day.
0:33.1	Happy Charlie Tuesday to all who celebrate Auburn messageboard legends the Charlie 5 also known as
0:38.3	Kyle Rush hanging out with us. He hosts the top button pot. Yes over the barn Auburn.com.
0:43.9	I want to share our overall view of this portal class as well as Shamar Arnault.
0:48.9	It's the name we all recognized and we were really high on. He's back in the Auburn boat,
0:53.8	which is exciting.
0:55.3	But Kristen Tia, the backup Oklahoma State quarterback, Oregon. Yep.
1:02.4	Oregon State. Same colors. Same colors. Both state. Oregon State. Thank you. Oregon State quarterback.
1:10.2	We assume fills up this quarterback room.
1:14.6	Obviously, he's projected to be the favorite and what we assume will be a QB2 battle between
1:20.6	him and Lachlan Hulet, both red shirt freshmen to be the backup behind Byron Brown, who obviously will start for Auburn this upcoming season.
1:31.0	When you look at Tia, I do love the upside. It's clear that athleticism is there. It's clear that
1:38.9	there's a ton of potential, decent arm. And I've been texting with some folks throughout the the pack 12 which is still
1:47.3	a thing today and just kind of covered him from a conference point of view and it definitely
1:52.8	seems like the sentiment and belief is this guy could be something special and a lot of people
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