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The Auburn Express

The Auburn Express

Written by: The War Rapport || Mike G • B Wil • Ike Jones • C-Dub
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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.Copyright 2023 | The War Rapport, LLC| All rights reserved | Thewarrapport.com Baseball & Softball Basketball Football (American) Politics & Government
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  • 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
    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
    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
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