OH WOW: Auburn Getting MUCH NEEDED Player Back For Another Season According To Chris Murray

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🗓️ 25 March 2026

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers bolster defensive edge as Chris Murray unexpectedly secures eligibility, boosting a position group desperate for depth and experience. Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich assess what Murray’s return means for Auburn’s pass rush, examining concerns about Jared Smith’s development, the significance of Da'Shawn Womack’s emerging role, and the “violent” playing style being emphasized by the new coaching staff. Can this re-energized unit finally deliver SEC-caliber disruption up front? The conversation shifts to Alex Golesh’s assessment of spring standouts, spotlighting Byrum Brown, Cody Sigler, Chas Nimrod, Elijah Melendez, and newcomers like Cole Best and Jo Simmons. The hosts also break down Auburn basketball’s NIT push, scrutinizing late-game lapses, bench depth, and the critical home clash against Nevada. Will a renewed focus on intentionality and discipline spark a turnaround for Auburn football and propel the Tigers to Indianapolis on the hardwood?

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0:00.0	So Chris Murray said he's coming back.
0:04.2	That's a big deal.
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.
0:21.2	Yes, welcome on into Locked onon, Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:26.4	I'm your host, Zach Blackerbie.
0:27.7	Thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn, your first listen every single day.
0:31.1	Daryl Dappert, Montgomery Radio Legend, hanging out with us.
0:33.5	I'm Zach Blackerby.
0:34.4	We'll talk a little Wednesday night hoops later in the show as well as just overall vibe throughout this spring.
0:40.5	Some kind of big talking points keep coming up.
0:44.9	And also, Golish was asked about some of the elite players as quite the list.
0:49.7	We'll discuss that as well.
0:51.7	But the big news, the news that impacts depth and maybe even starting potential at a
0:59.8	room that I was most concerned with, most people are most concerned with.
1:05.2	Chris Murray, the former Auburn Edge, who sounds like he was getting ready for pro
1:10.5	day yesterday,
1:12.1	one, whatever number appeal it was, second, third appeal with the NCAA.
1:18.2	And according to some of his posts on Instagram yesterday, he's back.
1:22.8	He has eligibility.
1:24.1	It's been approved.
1:26.0	And goodness gracious, Darrell, this room, this room i think needed it i'm sure
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