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4.6 • 707 Ratings

🗓️ 6 February 2026

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers gear up for a seismic offensive shift as head coach Alex Golesh puts his trust in offensive coordinator Joel Gordon to take over as the primary play caller—ending the much-criticized play-calling committee era. Can this singular vision reignite Auburn’s SEC ambitions and maximize new quarterback Byrum Brown’s potential on the big stage? Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich break down Auburn’s revamped offense, spotlighting the influx of USF talent, the vital role of a deep tight end room, and the critical cohesion needed on the offensive line. Hear why running back strategy and spring competitions could tip the scale, plus insights into the upcoming rivalry showdown as Auburn basketball hosts Alabama and faces G League veteran Charles Bediako. Don’t miss expert analysis on roster changes, player mindset, and what it will take for Auburn to flip the script this season.

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0:00.0	Man, Alice Golis said a lot of good stuff earlier this week.
0:04.5	Is it important or is it just interesting?
0:12.0	You are Locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.
0:16.9	Part of the Locked on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:22.0	Yes, welcome on into Locked-on, Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.
0:26.7	I'm your host, Zach Blackerby, and thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn,
0:29.9	your first listen every single day.
0:32.0	We're dapping up with the Daryl-Daprich Montgomery Radio Legend hanging out with us.
0:36.2	Auburn hosts an NBA player, a professional basketball player this week.
0:40.6	What does that look like?
0:42.2	And of course, Alex Goal is touching a lot of things earlier in the week.
0:47.4	And Darrell, you and I broke this down to things that are interesting and things that are important.
0:52.4	And I think we should start with one that is important.
0:54.9	You lead the way with that.
0:56.0	Yeah, I think it's important that offensive coordinator Gordon, which sounds like Commissioner
1:00.2	Gordon from Batman, will be the sole play caller.
1:04.4	Now, Coach Golish did say it is a collaborative, if he used the C word, a collaborative effort,
1:10.1	but he feels really like
1:11.5	when he does intervene, it's at a high success rate. But mostly, Gordon will be the play. And that
1:17.2	represents a shift away from what we've seen the last few years and already a difference.
1:23.7	You can make the argument and the people will. Doesn't really matter.
1:28.9	Are there programs out there that succeed by having play calling by committee?
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