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2026 Auburn Wide Receiver Room: A Full Reset

2026 Auburn Wide Receiver Room: A Full Reset

Auburn’s wide receiver room will be nearly unrecognizable in 2026, with roughly 95% of last season’s receiver production gone. Cam Coleman, Eric Singleton Jr., Malcolm Simmons, and Horatio Fields all exited via the transfer portal, leaving Auburn with a completely clean slate at the position.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 6 min read
Auburn QB1 Byrum Brown: What You Need to Know

Auburn QB1 Byrum Brown: What You Need to Know

After throwing for 3,000 yards and rushing for 1,000 more at USF in 2025, Byrum Brown is following Alex Golesh to the Plains to bring spark to the Auburn Tigers offense.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 4 min read
Auburn vs. LSU (2019): A Defensive Plan for the Ages
· Auburn Auburn LSU LSU

Auburn vs. LSU (2019): A Defensive Plan for the Ages

In 2019, the LSU offense seemed unstoppable. From a defensive perspective, it was the toughest challenge our players and staff faced in the 2019 season and arguably the most demanding game plan in Kevin Steele’s tenure at Auburn.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 10 min read · PREMIUM
Alex Golesh Offensive Philosophy

Alex Golesh Offensive Philosophy

Alex Golesh arrives as Auburn’s 33rd head coach, bringing with him an offensive scheme that was number two in total offense in 2025. After transforming South Florida in just three seasons, he brings an offensive identity built on tempo and a bit of swagger that's hopeful to bring a breath of fresh air to the Auburn Tigers.

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CFB Update

College Football Organizational Structure is Broken

We're only through week 8 of the college football season, and the coaching carousel is already in full tilt. Two SEC coaches have been let go, and I can't help but wonder when an organization will try to do things differently.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 13 min read
CFB Update

Auburn vs Oklahoma: 2025 Preview

Auburn and Oklahoma meet Saturday in a game that feels like a tone-setter for both programs. Hugh Freeze has talked all week about the challenge Brent Venables’ defense presents, and Auburn’s defense has its own test trying to contain quarterback John Mateer in Ben Arbuckle’s scheme. Here’s where this one will be decided.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 5 min read
CFB Update

Alabama Offense vs FSU: Quick Hits

Ty Simpson wasn’t amazing, but Alabama’s play-calling didn’t do him many favors. A pass-heavy script in bad weather and a first-time starter is a bold strategy from Kalen DeBoer and Ryan Grubb.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 3 min read
CFB Update

Auburn Offense vs. Baylor: Quick Hits

College football is so back, and Friday night had just enough chaos to keep it interesting. Auburn’s opener didn’t solve all of our questions, but it sure told us a lot. Here's what stood out against Baylor.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 3 min read
CFB Update

2025 Preseason: Top 5 Position Groups in the SEC

Everyone loves a good ranking, right? This ranking takes a big-picture view of the SEC, comparing every unit to see which ones stand out. Come along for the ride as I determine the top 5 best position rooms in the SEC!

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 13 min read
CFB Update

The Most Talented WR Room in Auburn History?

Okay yeah, it's July and we haven't even seen these guys all play together. I get it. But when I look at the talent of this group, I really believe this is the most talented group of receivers Auburn has ever had.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 6 min read
CFB Update

Why are College Football teams still working out of Google Sheets?

It was a problem when I worked in college football 6 years ago, and it's still a problem now. College Football personnel departments are building massive Google Sheets to track their recruiting and roster management, and I don't quite understand why.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 4 min read
Auburn Roster Breakdown 2025
· Auburn Auburn

Auburn Roster Breakdown 2025

Between the transfer portal and high school signees, rosters are being turned over at a higher percentage than ever. Let's take a look at what Auburn's 2025 roster looks like.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 15 min read
2016 Auburn Signing Class Review
· Auburn Auburn

2016 Auburn Signing Class Review

In the middle to end years of Gus Malzahn's tenure, Auburn's recruiting efforts significantly declined, laying the foundation for the challenges faced by Bryan Harsin and now Hugh Freeze. Despite appearances from recruiting rankings, the reality on the field was starkly different.

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2024 SEC Week 6 Highlight Performance

2024 SEC Week 6 Highlight Performance

The first repeat POW ladies and gentlemen, Diego Pavia. Expect anything different? Dynamite Diego beats Alabama and gives Vandy their first win against the Tide in 40 years.

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2024 SEC Week 5 Highlight Performance

2024 SEC Week 5 Highlight Performance

How freakin' good is Ryan Williams? My goodness. He showed skills in his first few games, but this past Saturday against Georgia he was on a different level.

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2024 Week 3 Highlight Performance
· Texas Texas Arch Manning

2024 Week 3 Highlight Performance

Quinn Ewers last week, and now Arch Manning this week? Yeah, hook 'em. Arch Manning stepped in and accounted for 5 touchdowns after Ewers went down with an injury.

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2024 Week 2 Highlight Performance
· Texas Texas Quinn Ewers

2024 Week 2 Highlight Performance

We finally got to see Quinn Ewers play high level football against a quality opponent not named Alabama. Ewers showed incredible command for all 4 quarters, and he never let off the throttle.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 1 min read
2024 Week 1 Highlight Performance

2024 Week 1 Highlight Performance

As an Auburn guy, watching Diego Pavia crush our spirits last year in week 12 was brutal (and embarrassing), but he's a BALLER, and he's turned me into a fan. The 2023 Conference USA POY led the Commodores to a huge week 1 win against a potential ACC Championship contender in Virginia Tech, and he showed total command and composition from start to finish.

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2023 SEC Championship Highlight Performance

2023 SEC Championship Highlight Performance

Jalen Milroe did exactly what Alabama needed him to do to keep them in the football game: don't turn the ball over, and move the chains with your legs when you can.

Hayden Ellis Hayden Ellis · 1 min read