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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. 1 DAY AGO

    Byrum Brown Just Got REAL Weapons | Auburn Football Podcast

    Will Byrum Brown have enough firepower at wide receiver to elevate Auburn Football in 2026? That’s the real conversation heading into this season. This Auburn wide receiver preview breaks down the revamped WR room featuring Keyshawn Singleton, Chazz Nimrod, Bryce Cain, and Jeremiah Koger. There’s a strong USF connection here, and that familiarity with Byrum Brown matters. Timing. Trust. Chemistry. Those things don’t just magically appear in fall camp. Singleton steps in as the proven production guy. Nearly 900 yards and 8 touchdowns last season. Koger brings size and upside after putting up close to 600 yards in limited action. Nimrod averaged over 20 yards per catch before injury slowed him down. Bryce Cain remains one of the most intriguing holdovers, a former top prospect who could thrive in a defined role. Auburn lost around 1,700 receiving yards from last year’s roster, but the incoming production actually exceeds what left. That’s the key. The question isn’t talent. The question is execution in the SEC. If this offense under Alex Golesh runs the ball the way it wants to, stacked boxes will create one-on-one opportunities outside. That’s when this wide receiver group has to win. Three thousand passing yards is not unrealistic. It’s expected. Drop your thoughts in the comments. Are these the four names leading Auburn’s WR room in 2026? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Is Auburn Basketball Running Out of Time? | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn basketball dropped another crucial SEC matchup, falling 84-76 to Vanderbilt — and now serious questions are starting to form about this team’s NCAA Tournament chances. In this episode of Auburn Express, the full breakdown of what went wrong inside Neville Arena. Vanderbilt shot lights out early, building momentum that Auburn just could not fully overcome. Even though Auburn dominated the glass, won second-chance opportunities, and shot better from three, the defensive lapses in the first half proved costly. When a team leads for 38 out of 40 minutes, that tells the real story. Stephen Pearl addressed defensive struggles in the postgame, echoing concerns voiced after the Alabama game. Defensive consistency continues to be an issue, and now Auburn finds itself in a tight spot with limited games left to strengthen its resume. The conversation shifts toward what remains on the SEC schedule: Arkansas, Mississippi State, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, LSU, and Alabama. With the Tigers sitting at 14 wins and just 4-9 in Quad 1 games, the margin for error is razor thin. Does Auburn need five wins? Six? Or is winning the SEC Tournament the only safe path? Advanced metrics like NET still keep Auburn afloat, but opportunities are shrinking fast. A signature win may be required to lock things in. The stretch run is here, and every possession matters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min
  3. 4 DAYS AGO

    Why Auburn MUST Beat Baylor in Atlanta | Season Opener Expectations | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn fans need to buckle up because this conversation cuts straight to the core of where Auburn football and Auburn basketball stand right now. The first game of the season against Baylor in Atlanta is not just another opener. It is a tone setter. If Auburn walks out of Mercedes Benz Stadium with a loss, the ripple effects carry straight into a brutal SEC stretch that includes Tennessee Georgia LSU and Ole Miss. Two and two out of September is not acceptable. Three and one is the baseline and that starts with beating Baylor again. This episode breaks down why Auburn should expect to win that matchup based on talent gaps scheme familiarity and quarterback play. Auburn dominated Baylor last season in Waco and while rosters change the reality is Auburn still holds the edge. This is essentially a home game and it must be treated that way. Anything less is a failure to capitalize on opportunity. The conversation then shifts to Auburn basketball and the reality of the bubble. Sitting at fourteen and nine with eight games left leaves very little margin for error. Nineteen wins might sneak Auburn in but twenty wins removes doubt. That means winning five or six games down the stretch and stealing at least one from a ranked opponent. Losing close games has been the story and that must change immediately starting with Vanderbilt. This is not about hope or moral victories. It is about results. Auburn football needs momentum before SEC play and Auburn basketball needs wins before Selection Sunday. Everything is on the table and nothing is guaranteed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  4. 6 DAYS AGO

    Auburn’s Offense Is About To Shock The SEC | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn football fans have heard promises before, but this time feels different. There is a real shift happening behind the scenes and it starts with how the offense is being built, taught, and executed. This episode of the Auburn Express dives into why this process is not just another offseason talking point but a fundamental philosophical change that could finally stabilize Auburn’s offense. For years Auburn struggled with fractured offensive leadership, disconnected play calling, and systems that never truly matched personnel. That disconnect showed up on Saturdays when execution fell apart and development stalled. What is being discussed here is a true collaborative offensive structure where one voice owns the game plan while still allowing input from trusted assistants. That matters more than fans realize. There is also confidence coming from the top. Not manufactured confidence. Not coach speak. Real belief in the system itself. The idea of building an offense around what players do well instead of forcing players into rigid schemes is refreshing and overdue. It is common sense football, but Auburn has not consistently operated that way in years. Fans are understandably cautious. Burned seasons create emotional scar tissue. But pretending not to be excited does not change expectations. Auburn has had enough talent to win more games recently, and systemic issues held that talent back. That is the core point. This discussion also reflects on Auburn’s past, including the Gus Malzahn era and what was lost when consistency disappeared. Raising the floor matters. Process matters. Development matters. If Auburn truly commits to this approach, the results could come faster than expected. Talent eventually catches up when the foundation is right. And for the first time in a while, Auburn feels like it is building something sustainable instead of chasing fixes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    21 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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