Episodes

  • Auburn vs. Tennessee PREVIEW: Can the Tigers Survive a "Rock Fight" in Knoxville?

    Auburn vs. Tennessee PREVIEW: Can the Tigers Survive a "Rock Fight" in Knoxville?
    Jan 31 2026
    Is Auburn ready for another "rock fight" at Rocky Top? Join Ike Jones as he breaks down the upcoming SEC showdown between Auburn and Tennessee at Thompson-Boling Arena. With both teams riding momentum and leaning into their defensive identities, this matchup promises to be a physical, high-stakes battle. In this preview, we dive into:The Defensive Evolution: How both Rick Barnes and Steven Pearl have transformed their squads into defensive powerhouses as conference play heats up. Key Player Matchups: Can Auburn contain Tennessee’s "offensive engine," Ja'Kobi Gillespie? We also look at the impact of Nate Ament and Auburn's need for a big game from Keyshawn Hall and Elyjah Freeman. The Battle on the Glass: Tennessee is the best offensive rebounding team in the SEC. Can Auburn’s frontcourt stay out of foul trouble and limit second-chance points? The Return of Steven Pearl: For the first time as head coach, Steven Pearl returns to his alma mater. How will the raucous Knoxville crowd greet him? Predictions & Analytics: We look at the Vegas spread, ESPN's matchup predictor, and what the magic number is for an Auburn victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Steven Pearls previews the matchup against Tennessee

    Steven Pearls previews the matchup against Tennessee
    Jan 31 2026
    Steven Pearl addressed the media ahead of his trip to Tennesee, this time as head coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 mins
  • Stephen Pearl Has Auburn Rolling At The Perfect Time | Auburn Football Podcast

    Stephen Pearl Has Auburn Rolling At The Perfect Time | Auburn Football Podcast
    Jan 30 2026
    Auburn basketball is officially rolling and the rest of the SEC is starting to feel it. After a shaky start to conference play, Stephen Pearl has steadied the ship and now Auburn finds itself riding a four game winning streak against one of the most brutal schedules in college basketball. This Auburn basketball SEC surge is not happening by accident. It is happening because this team has learned how to win in multiple ways. The win over Texas inside Neville Arena showed toughness. The road wins at Florida and Ole Miss showed maturity. Auburn has battled through physical play, scoring droughts, and lineup changes without flinching. Keyshawn Hall continues to look like one of the most complete scorers in the country and his ability to get to the free throw line has become a weapon Auburn leans on nightly. This Auburn basketball SEC surge has also featured big contributions from Kevin Overton, Elijah Freeman, and a frontcourt that keeps finding ways to compete without a traditional dominant big. Stephen Pearl deserves credit for keeping this group even keeled. No panic after early losses. No overreaction after big wins. Just steady improvement. Auburn has found balance, defined roles, and confidence heading into a massive stretch that includes Tennessee and Alabama. With one of the toughest strength of schedule resumes in the nation, Auburn is building real NCAA tournament momentum. This Auburn basketball SEC surge is about belief, composure, and growth. If this team keeps playing connected basketball, nobody is lining up to see Auburn come March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
  • Auburn Athletics Coaching Philosophy Breakdown | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn Athletics Coaching Philosophy Breakdown | Auburn Football Podcast
    Jan 29 2026
    Auburn fans may not fully realize what’s unfolding right now on the Plains, and that is exactly why this conversation matters. There’s a growing disconnect between perception and reality surrounding Auburn’s leadership direction, coaching philosophy, and long term trajectory across major sports. That gap is where opportunity lives. The biggest takeaway from this discussion is simple. Different does not mean worse. Auburn has knocked on the door before. Multiple times. The problem was never effort or belief. The problem was getting over the hump. What’s happening now feels different because the approach is different. Not reckless. Not reactionary. Intentional. There’s been panic from some corners of the fan base. Social media meltdowns. Overreactions. A rush to judgment before results have time to materialize. That noise ignores context. Auburn didn’t bring in leadership to recreate the past. Auburn brought in leadership to evolve beyond it. Offensively, expectations should rise immediately. The personnel fits the system. The continuity matters. That alone should eliminate many of the early season struggles Auburn fans have grown used to seeing. When systems match talent, results follow faster. On the basketball side, the conversation around women’s basketball deserves honesty. What’s being watched is a well coached team limited by resources, not effort or scheme. Defense travels. Coaching matters. But talent gaps are real, especially in the SEC. Until NIL investment changes, ceilings remain fixed no matter how good the coaching is. This episode also calls out timing and messaging mistakes when they happen. Accountability doesn’t mean rejection. Criticism doesn’t mean disloyalty. Auburn fans are allowed to want excellence while still understanding process. The bottom line is this. Auburn is not stagnant. Auburn is not lost. Auburn is not falling behind. Auburn is being underestimated, and history says that’s usually when things start getting interesting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • BREAKING: Is Byrum Brown Auburn’s Next SEC Superstar? | Auburn Football Podcast

    BREAKING: Is Byrum Brown Auburn’s Next SEC Superstar? | Auburn Football Podcast
    Jan 29 2026
    Is the SEC officially the home of elite quarterback play, and where does Auburn football’s guy Byrum Brown fit into that picture heading into 2026? That question is front and center as Auburn prepares for a new era with Alex Golesh leading the program and a familiar quarterback running the offense. Byrum Brown enters the season as the unquestioned starter with no quarterback competition in spring camp. That alone sets Auburn apart from many SEC programs dealing with uncertainty at the most important position. With receivers, running backs, and coaches following him into this system, Byrum Brown has one of the smoothest transitions any quarterback could ask for when changing schools. The conversation around SEC quarterback rankings is loaded with star power. Names like Arch Manning, Gunner Stockton, Marcel Reed, and Sam Leavitt dominate the early top tier, but Auburn fans should not overlook where Byrum Brown fits. The combination of experience, continuity, and offensive familiarity gives Auburn a real chance to compete early in conference play. This breakdown looks at the full SEC quarterback landscape, where Byrum Brown slots in today, and what it would take for Auburn football to shock the league in year one. There is realistic upside here, especially when factoring in Auburn’s upgraded running back room, offensive line depth, and the ability to avoid several top tier SEC quarterbacks on the schedule. If Byrum Brown can elevate his passing numbers while staying healthy in SEC play, Auburn’s ceiling changes dramatically. This episode dives into expectations, pressure on the coaching staff, and why 2026 could quietly become a pivotal year on the Plains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    25 mins
  • Auburn Basketball Has Officially Turned the Corner | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn Basketball Has Officially Turned the Corner | Auburn Football Podcast
    Jan 29 2026
    Auburn basketball just delivered one of the most important wins of the Stephen Pearl era and it happened in one of the toughest environments in college basketball. The road win over Florida was not just about talent. It was about maturity, discipline, and real growth happening in real time. Stephen Pearl is navigating something that most coaches never have to deal with. A near total roster overhaul. A young group learning on the fly. High expectations paired with zero patience. Yet here Auburn is, walking into Gainesville and closing the door late when earlier versions of this team would have folded. The biggest takeaway from this game is accountability. Nobody is bigger than the program. That message has been sent clearly and consistently. From rotations to discipline to minutes earned, this Auburn team is starting to reflect the standards being set. When Florida made their run and tied the game, Auburn did not panic. They locked back in and finished the job. That is not accidental. That is coaching. That is growth. That is a team starting to believe in what it is being taught. Stephen Pearl is not being handed a Final Four roster. He is building habits, demanding discipline, and holding players accountable even when it costs short term comfort. That is how long term success is built. Auburn fans are watching this program grow up in real time and the results are starting to show. If this game happens a few weeks ago, Auburn probably loses. That matters. That is progress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Auburn Basketball Stuns Florida With Statement Road Win | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn Basketball Stuns Florida With Statement Road Win | Auburn Football Podcast
    Jan 28 2026
    Auburn basketball went on the road and delivered the biggest win of the Stephen Pearl era with a 76 to 67 victory over Florida, and this one changes the entire tone of the season. This was not just another SEC win. This was a statement. Auburn walked into the home of the defending national champions and controlled the game for nearly forty minutes with grit, defense, and toughness. From the opening stretch, Auburn dictated pace and never let Florida get comfortable. The Tigers led this game for over 37 minutes and showed exactly what a Stephen Pearl coached team is supposed to look like defensively. Florida made runs. That is expected in conference play. Auburn answered every single one of them. Keyshawn Hall exploded in the first half and forced Florida to completely alter its defensive game plan. Even when the shots stopped falling in the second half, Auburn stayed locked in defensively and made the timely plays needed to close the game out. This team did not fold. It did not panic. It executed. The rebounding deficit did not matter because the effort did. Auburn forced turnovers, clogged passing lanes, contested everything, and made Florida earn every possession. That is how you win on the road in the SEC. This win moves Auburn firmly into the tournament conversation and gives the committee something serious to think about. Quad One wins matter, and this one carries weight. With Texas, Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas looming, Auburn needed this win. They got it. If Auburn continues to defend like this, every game left on the schedule is winnable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • Auburn Lost Real Talent And Pretending Otherwise Is Delusion | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn Lost Real Talent And Pretending Otherwise Is Delusion | Auburn Football Podcast
    Jan 28 2026
    Auburn fans are being told not to panic but that completely ignores reality. Losing high end talent is not something that should be brushed off especially when the program has spent years selling development and patience. This conversation dives straight into why the frustration from the Auburn fan base is not only understandable but justified. When players with real ability leave and other programs celebrate it is disingenuous to pretend those losses do not matter. Auburn fans were asked to stay invested through losing seasons coaching turnover and roster resets and they did exactly that. Tickets were bought games were attended and support never disappeared. The frustration now is the result of years of unmet expectations not a loser mentality. This breakdown covers Auburn football roster changes quarterback depth concerns wide receiver turnover offensive line volume versus quality and why scheme will be the deciding factor moving forward. Byron Brown being the clear QB1 changes the outlook but raises questions about depth behind him especially after portal departures. The offensive line added bodies but development and cohesion will decide success. The wide receiver room lost star power but still has playmakers capable of producing in the right system. This episode also addresses why fans reacting emotionally does not equal ignorance. It is the product of being asked to sacrifice for a product that has not delivered. If Auburn truly has solved the coaching issue then the floor has been raised and results should follow immediately. Nothing about this conversation is doom posting. It is accountability. Auburn fans deserve honesty not dismissal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins