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Locked On Auburn -  Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball

UH OH? Recruiting and Transfer Portal Expert CONCERNED for Auburn, Alex Golesh Entering 2026

Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball

Locked On Podcast Network

Daily Podcast, College Recruiting, Auburn Basketball, Tigers Football, Sports Podcast, War Eagle, Sports, Football, Tigers Basketball, Auburn Football, Podcast, Auburn Tigers Football, College Football Recruiting, Basketball, College Basketball Recruiting, War Damn Eagle, Auburn Tigers, Auburn Tigers Basketball

4.6707 Ratings

🗓️ 1 January 2026

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Auburn Tigers face a seismic shift as nearly 30 players enter the transfer portal, spotlighting the program’s evolving NIL strategy and depth concerns. Can new head coach Alex Golesh rebuild team chemistry and navigate the SEC gauntlet after losing stars like Cam Coleman and Deuce Knight? Is Auburn primed for a comeback or forced to punt on next season? Zac Blackerby and Brian Smith dissect Auburn’s roster overhaul, NIL ramifications, and priorities in the recruiting and transfer portal market. The show analyzes Auburn’s offensive line challenges, defensive line uncertainties, and linebacker depth, highlighting key names like Byrum Brown, Keldric Faulk, and Elijah Melendez. With the SEC schedule intensifying and Auburn resetting its culture, the hosts debate realistic win expectations and what it takes to contend. Can Auburn turn promising freshmen and portal additions into future stars? Don’t miss this bold breakdown of Auburn’s path forward.

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0:00.0

I think there's several different ways to take all this portal news for Auburn.

0:05.2

We're going to look at both sides of it.

0:13.8

You are locked on Auburn, your daily podcast on the Auburn Tigers.

0:18.8

Part of the Locked on podcast Network, your team every day.

0:24.1

Yes, welcome on into Locked-on Auburn, your daily Auburn Tigers podcast.

0:28.8

I'm your host, Zach Blackerby, and thank you so much for making Locked on Auburn,

0:31.9

your first listen every single day.

0:34.8

Brian Smith hosted the portal, but is locked on's recruiting,

0:38.4

Transfer Portal,

0:39.4

NIL show.

0:40.4

Goodness gracious,

0:41.2

what a time of year for you,

0:43.9

Brian.

0:45.4

Auburn,

0:46.5

at the time of us discussing,

0:48.4

or having this discussion,

0:49.5

29 players in the portal,

0:51.8

I believe Deuce Night was the 29th.

0:53.4

Might have been 28th.

0:54.8

It's a lot.

0:55.9

It's a lot.

0:57.3

And this is something where I think there's differing opinions on this, both throughout

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