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🗓️ 11 February 2025

⏱️ 16 minutes

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Auburn Tigers football fans, brace yourselves! DJ Durkin, the defensive coordinator, has chosen to remain with the Auburn Tigers, turning down a lucrative offer from Ohio State. This decision is a testament to the growing belief in Hugh Freeze's leadership and the program's promising future. Join Zac Blackerby and guest Ben Taylor as they explore the implications of Durkin's commitment, the financial dynamics at play, and the internal confidence within the Auburn Tigers. They discuss how this move impacts recruiting, especially with the strong defensive talent emerging in Alabama and Georgia. The conversation also touches on the potential for an impressive season ahead, with projections that could surprise many. Don't miss out on this insightful discussion about the Auburn Tigers' path to success and the strategic moves shaping their future. Listen now for exclusive insights and expert analysis!

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0:00.0	DJ Durkin turns down Ohio State, stays with Auburn, and it totally debunks a major, major
0:07.4	narrative against Hugh Freeze.
0:14.3	You are locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers, part of the
0:20.1	Locked on podcast network, your team every day.
0:24.1	Yes, welcome on into Locked on Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:28.9	Thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn your first or second listen every single day.
0:33.8	This is a bonus edition of the show.
0:36.4	Ben Taylor of the Auburn Network, of course,
0:39.1	and the host of Auburn Opelago this morning hanging out with us today.
0:44.6	Been earlier this week, we saw DJ Durkin, Auburn's defensive coordinator, news broke,
0:49.3	he signed an extension to stay with the Auburn Tigers through the 2027 season, which would be
0:56.1	outstanding if he's here that long.
0:58.3	The extra layer of this is Auburn kind of holds off Ohio State, the defending national
1:05.9	champs.
1:06.7	They call DJ Durkan, you know, did Durkan use some of it for leverage, maybe?
1:11.1	It doesn't matter.
1:12.0	The fact is he chose Auburn over Ohio State.
1:16.1	And this is important for several reasons.
1:18.4	One, DJ Durkin is a great defensive coordinator.
1:20.9	What he did with Auburn's defense last year, despite the situation that the defense was put in consistently, but he was solid.
1:27.3	But also, there's a narrative going consistently, but it was solid.
1:32.5	But also, there's a narrative going on, and it's been going on since Hugh Free's got here.
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