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The Auburn Express

The Auburn Express

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

    Auburn Football Recruiting Update | Alex Golesh Strategy | Auburn Football Podcast
    Apr 14 2026
    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
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    35 mins
  • Sebastian Williams-Adams is RETURNING to Auburn Basketball

    Sebastian Williams-Adams is RETURNING to Auburn Basketball
    Apr 10 2026
    Freshman Forward Sebastian Williams-Adams is the next Auburn player to decide to come back for the next season. He joins Kevin Overton and Simon Walker in announcing their return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Was this season a disappointment for Auburn Basketball?

    Was this season a disappointment for Auburn Basketball?
    Apr 8 2026
    Recap of the 2025-26season for Auburn Men's and Women's Basketball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
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