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Your #1 source for Auburn Sports content. The Auburn Express is your place to hear comprehensive commentary on Auburn Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Gymnastics. In the SEC, sports are king and The War Rapport delivers a unique sports commentary experience in spades. Show hosts, Ike Jones, Ceasear Walker, B Wil, and Mike G. chop it weekly about sports happenings around Auburn University and the SEC. Visit thewarrapport.com for more Auburn sports coverage and content.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Byrum Brown Has To Deliver On Saturday | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn A Day expectations are front and center as Auburn gets ready for the first spring game of the Alex Golesh era. This video breaks down what really matters most when Auburn takes the field, from Byrum Brown’s command of the offense to the bigger questions about roster depth, QB2, wide receiver separation, and which young players could make noise before fall camp gets here. The biggest spotlight is clearly on Byrum Brown. Auburn brought in a proven quarterback who already knows Alex Golesh’s system, and that alone makes this spring game feel more important. It is not about seeing the full playbook. It is about seeing rhythm, timing, poise, and confidence. The easy throws need to look easy. The offense needs to feel organized. And Auburn fans need to leave A Day feeling like the Tigers finally have a direction on offense. This is also a chance to see how the rest of the roster is taking shape. Who runs with the first offensive line? Which receivers look ready to stretch the field? Who flashes on defense? Which freshmen look like they are ahead of schedule? Even in a controlled spring setting, those details matter. There is also real value in seeing how Auburn handles the environment. A Day is still a pressure setting, even if it is not a full game. For a program trying to build consistency and establish a new identity, this is an early checkpoint. Chapters 0:00 Auburn A Day expectations 0:25 Why spring games still matter 2:54 How the transfer portal changed A Day 9:36 Why Auburn needs stability now 12:22 What Auburn fans need from Byrum Brown 15:32 What to watch beyond the quarterback 19:25 Why QB2 matters for Auburn 21:35 Final thoughts and fan questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Auburn Football Recruiting Update | Alex Golesh Strategy | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn recruiting truth is finally being talked about the right way, and there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes than most fans realize. Right now, Auburn football sits near the bottom of the SEC rankings for the 2026 class, and that has a lot of people nervous. Only a couple of commits, no major momentum publicly, and questions about NIL spending have led to some real concern. But the reality is way more complex than just rankings in April. Alex Golesh and this staff are approaching recruiting differently in their first offseason. Instead of rushing to stack early commitments, they are evaluating, building relationships, and identifying the right fits culturally and financially. That takes time, especially when you are rebuilding connections and trying to compete in a new NIL-driven landscape. There is also a bigger strategy at play. Auburn is heavily focused on portal recruiting as part of its roster construction. The idea of building a “blacklist” of portal targets and staying ready to move quickly is becoming a key part of how programs stay competitive. This is not just about high school recruiting anymore. It is about timing, development, and roster management across multiple cycles. On top of that, Auburn is still very much in the mix for top-tier talent like quarterback Will Manso. If they can win battles like that, the perception of this class could flip quickly. Then there is Auburn basketball. The return of Tahaad Pettiford after the NIT run could be the biggest offseason win yet. That tournament run built chemistry, confidence, and belief that this team can compete next season. Add in key pieces and Auburn basketball could be set up for a major jump. This episode breaks down what is really happening with Auburn recruiting, why the panic might be premature, and how both football and basketball are positioning themselves moving forward. 00:00 Auburn Recruiting Reality Check 01:00 NIL Strategy & What Went Wrong 03:00 Why Auburn Is Behind Right Now 05:00 Alex Golesh Recruiting Approach 07:00 Why Fans Should NOT Panic 09:00 Portal Strategy Explained 11:30 Future of Recruiting & Contracts 14:30 Auburn Basketball NIT Impact 17:00 Tahaad Pettiford Decision Breakdown 20:30 Why Auburn Basketball Will Be Fine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  3. 6 APR

    Auburn Clutch Moments Seal Championship | AU REFUSED to Lose This Game | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn basketball just delivered one of the wildest finishes of the season, and it ends with hardware. The Tigers take down Tulsa to win the NIT Championship, but it was anything but easy. After building a massive 20 point lead, Auburn watched it disappear in the second half before clawing their way back in the final seconds. This game had everything. Momentum swings, missed opportunities, clutch defense, and one of the biggest shots of the season. Kevin Overton stepped up in a major way, knocking down a huge three pointer to force overtime and ultimately leading Auburn to victory. His performance, combined with key contributions from Tahad Pettiford and Sebastian Williams Adams, showed the resilience this team has been building all season. There were moments where it felt like another collapse was coming. Tulsa went on a massive run, Auburn’s offense stalled, and fouls piled up at the worst time. But this time, things were different. Auburn responded. They locked in defensively, forced a critical five second violation, and gave themselves a chance when it mattered most. This championship means more than just a trophy. For Stephen Pearl, it is a foundation. For this roster, it is validation after missing the NCAA Tournament. And for Auburn fans, it is proof that this program is still trending in the right direction. Now the conversation shifts to what is next. Can Auburn keep key pieces like Tahaad Pettiford? What does the roster look like with portal additions? And how does this momentum carry into next season? Auburn is hanging a banner. And it might be the start of something bigger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min

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Your #1 source for Auburn Sports content. The Auburn Express is your place to hear comprehensive commentary on Auburn Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Gymnastics. In the SEC, sports are king and The War Rapport delivers a unique sports commentary experience in spades. Show hosts, Ike Jones, Ceasear Walker, B Wil, and Mike G. chop it weekly about sports happenings around Auburn University and the SEC. Visit thewarrapport.com for more Auburn sports coverage and content.

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