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The recruiting momentum is heating up on The Plains! In this episode, we break down the major commitments of 2027 prospects Nash Johnson and Kingston Miles to the Auburn Tigers under head coach Alex Golesh. We discuss what these additions mean for Auburn's future, how Golesh is building momentum on the recruiting trail, and why both players could become key pieces in the Tigers' quest to return to SEC prominence. From Johnson's impact in the secondary to Miles' explosive playmaking ability in the backfield, we analyze the strengths each prospect brings and what their commitments signal about the direction of the program. War Eagle fans won't want to miss this deep dive into Auburn's latest recruiting wins! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chuck reacts to the latest legislative proposal to try and regulate college athletics. Chuck and Heath discuss Pete Golding suggesting he'll provide info on tampering by other schools if Ole Miss gets punished for tampering. Ryan Lavoie of Sports Call Auburn joins to discuss the latest on the Tigers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CFB Playoff expansion takes from Kalen DeBoer, Alex Golesh, and Mike Elko 4 Downs Trash with LT SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Brooks Carter: /BrooksACarter Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of the JT Sports Podcast, JT reacts to Kirby Smart previewing college football's breakaway future and why a 24-team College Football Playoff could be the first step toward the SEC and Big Ten controlling the sport's postseason, rules, revenue, and realignment future. JT also breaks down how Cam Ward and Malachi Toney made Miami cool again, why Deion Sanders hit the factory reset on Colorado after a 3-9 season, and what Alex Golesh's Year 1 expectations at Auburn look like with Byrum Brown bringing instant offensive identity. Plus, USC's massive offensive line has JT wondering if Lincoln Riley is ready to bully the Big Ten, and Steve Sarkisian's latest comments have JT asking whether Texas is already feeling Natty-or-Bust pressure before the season even starts. All that plus SEC power moves, Big Ten expansion fallout, Miami's new identity, Colorado's recruiting reset, Auburn's dangerous offense, USC's physical transformation, and Texas chasing Georgia for the throne of college football.
A new era of Auburn football is officially underway, and the expectations are already heating up. In this episode, we break down what success should realistically look like for Auburn in Year 1 under new head coach Alex Golesh. Is bowl eligibility enough? How many wins would signal real progress? And beyond the record, what changes should Auburn fans expect to see on the field, in recruiting, and in the culture of the program? We dive into the schedule, the roster, SEC expectations, and the biggest challenges facing Golesh in his first season on the Plains. Plus, we discuss what would qualify as a successful foundation for the future of Auburn football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Hold that tiger!On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided.com) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) celebrated the triumphant return of Coach O to LSU!Having Ed Orgeron back in our lives was such a pleasant surprise.To be quite frank, so was Iowa State AD Jamie Pollard losing his mind over the Big Ten and the SEC not exactly being cooperative parties in the CSC...All the while, Josh Heupel remains the greatest Josh Heupel disciple known to mankind.We're crawling out of Lake Pontchartrain like Hexxus out of a smokestack because this is False Start!Support the show
Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara talking Vols baseball after their 1st round win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, Vols football, and more. Plus, comments from Auburn head football coach Alex Golesh about Josh Heupel and his time at Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara talking Vols baseball after their 1st round win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, Vols football, and more. Plus, comments from Auburn head football coach Alex Golesh about Josh Heupel and his time at Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara talking Vols baseball after their 1st round win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, Vols football, and more. Plus, comments from Auburn head football coach Alex Golesh about Josh Heupel and his time at Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hour 3 of SportsTalk featured John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara talking Vols baseball after their 1st round win over South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, Vols football, and more. Plus, comments from Auburn head football coach Alex Golesh about Josh Heupel and his time at Tennessee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin and Dan talk Mantas Rubštavičius' commitment for Auburn basketball and a pair of Big Cat Weekend-adjacent pickups for Auburn football. Topics for this episode include:* why Justin believes Mantas fits perfectly onto this team* why Dan forecasts lots of threes* realistic expectations for a renovated Auburn MBB roster* why SEC MBB should have more contenders in 2026 * notes on Alex Golesh's newest commitments after Big Cat Weekend* Golesh's embrace of “what makes Auburn Auburn”* the significance of Auburn winning a battle for a top high school OT* a music-heavy Nonsense Segment, as Dan reconsiders a pair of the biggest bands of the 90s/2000s and Justin offers thoughts about Emo Night promotionsIf you're receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe
How much does Heupel need to change Tennessee's offense? Listening to former assistant Alex Golesh talking Vols Football The Top 4 at 4:00
Taylor Davis and Jason Campbell open by recapping last week's conversation with Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea, praising his philosophical and intentional approach to building a winning culture in Nashville. They then preview several marquee week-one matchups, including Auburn hosting Byrum Brown in his debut under new head coach Alex Golesh against Baylor and DJ Lagway at 2:30 on ABC, a Clemson-LSU rematch at 6:30 on ABC, and Louisville facing Ole Miss the same evening. They dig into the ongoing Lane Kiffin-Ole Miss drama that now has new Rebels head coach Pete Golding and even Texas' Steve Sarkisian exchanging shots, before debating the proposed 24-team College Football Playoff expansion and landing firmly on the side of keeping the regular season meaningful. The episode closes with a masterclass interview with Oklahoma women's gymnastics head coach K.J. Kindler, who discusses the mentality behind the Sooners' eighth national championship, the organic leadership of this year's team, and the challenge of competing in the SEC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Coach is joined by Charles Davis to break down a fascinating wave of high-profile coaching changes and program resets across college football. The guys dive right into the massive musical chairs happening at the top, starting with Matt Campbell taking over a Penn State program that Charles calls "the university of the Northeast". They note that while James Franklin put up great numbers, his struggles in high-profile national games ultimately opened the door for Campbell's elite talent-developing style. Moving over to Michigan, they pull back the curtain on Kyle Whittingham’s unique transition; it turns out Utah was already priming Morgan Scalley as the coach-in-waiting, which essentially allowed Michigan to swoop in and land Whittingham without a massive buyout battle since he had technically stepped down. Down south, they expect Alex Golesh to be a seamless fit with Auburn’s incredibly loyal fanbase thanks to his deep southern recruiting roots and explosive offensive background from Tennessee, while John Sumrall’s jump from Tulane to Florida has them both highly optimistic given his proven knack for elevating programs. To wrap things up, the guys rank three powerhouse programs looking to bounce back under their current leadership. Lincoln Riley’s USC squad takes the #1 spot after glowing spring reports about the trenches looking better than they have in years. Dabo Swinney and Clemson land at #2 as Dabo finally embraces "Realville" by mixing the transfer portal and NIL into his traditional high school recruiting philosophy. At a distant #3 is Mike Norvell’s Florida State team, where the hosts admit they're skeptical of a quick fix since the Seminoles just haven't looked the same since that heartbreaking playoff omission two seasons ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this jam-packed episode, Coach is joined by CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd and analyst Charles Davis to deliver an insider look at the seismic operational, legislative, and coaching shifts rewriting the college sports landscape. The show kicks off with a deep dive into contrasting transfer portal philosophies—pitting Oklahoma State’s massive 80-plus player roster overhaul against Georgia’s selective, high-school-first approach—before Dodd breaks down a pending bipartisan congressional bill that could introduce strict federal oversight and a hard spending cap on athletic rosters. Coach explores how unprecedented financial investments have turned modern athletic facilities into self-contained living spaces to maximize player retention, while also addressing the normalization of coaches using non-traditional media platforms and the urgent need for comprehensive gambling education amid recent player controversies. After lamenting the loss of historic intra-conference rivalries and analyzing how all 16 SEC programs are strategically utilizing the transfer portal, the discussion shifts to a fascinating wave of high-profile coaching resets. The guys analyze Matt Campbell taking the reins at Penn State to replace James Franklin, the unique mechanics behind Michigan landing Kyle Whittingham from Utah, Alex Golesh’s explosive offensive fit at Auburn, and John Sumrall’s high-ceiling jump from Tulane to Florida. Finally, the segment wraps up with a sharp critique of the newly expanded 76-team NCAA men's basketball tournament and a definitive ranking of three powerhouse programs looking to bounce back under current leadership, detailing USC’s physical improvements in the trenches, Dabo Swinney finally embracing NIL and the portal at Clemson, and lingering skepticism surrounding Mike Norvell's Florida State squad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this jam-packed episode, Coach is joined by CBS Sports national college football writer Dennis Dodd and analyst Charles Davis to deliver an insider look at the seismic operational, legislative, and coaching shifts rewriting the college sports landscape. The show kicks off with a deep dive into contrasting transfer portal philosophies—pitting Oklahoma State’s massive 80-plus player roster overhaul against Georgia’s selective, high-school-first approach—before Dodd breaks down a pending bipartisan congressional bill that could introduce strict federal oversight and a hard spending cap on athletic rosters. Coach explores how unprecedented financial investments have turned modern athletic facilities into self-contained living spaces to maximize player retention, while also addressing the normalization of coaches using non-traditional media platforms and the urgent need for comprehensive gambling education amid recent player controversies. After lamenting the loss of historic intra-conference rivalries and analyzing how all 16 SEC programs are strategically utilizing the transfer portal, the discussion shifts to a fascinating wave of high-profile coaching resets. The guys analyze Matt Campbell taking the reins at Penn State to replace James Franklin, the unique mechanics behind Michigan landing Kyle Whittingham from Utah, Alex Golesh’s explosive offensive fit at Auburn, and John Sumrall’s high-ceiling jump from Tulane to Florida. Finally, the segment wraps up with a sharp critique of the newly expanded 76-team NCAA men's basketball tournament and a definitive ranking of three powerhouse programs looking to bounce back under current leadership, detailing USC’s physical improvements in the trenches, Dabo Swinney finally embracing NIL and the portal at Clemson, and lingering skepticism surrounding Mike Norvell's Florida State squad.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coach is joined by Charles Davis to break down a fascinating wave of high-profile coaching changes and program resets across college football. The guys dive right into the massive musical chairs happening at the top, starting with Matt Campbell taking over a Penn State program that Charles calls "the university of the Northeast". They note that while James Franklin put up great numbers, his struggles in high-profile national games ultimately opened the door for Campbell's elite talent-developing style. Moving over to Michigan, they pull back the curtain on Kyle Whittingham’s unique transition; it turns out Utah was already priming Morgan Scalley as the coach-in-waiting, which essentially allowed Michigan to swoop in and land Whittingham without a massive buyout battle since he had technically stepped down. Down south, they expect Alex Golesh to be a seamless fit with Auburn’s incredibly loyal fanbase thanks to his deep southern recruiting roots and explosive offensive background from Tennessee, while John Sumrall’s jump from Tulane to Florida has them both highly optimistic given his proven knack for elevating programs. To wrap things up, the guys rank three powerhouse programs looking to bounce back under their current leadership. Lincoln Riley’s USC squad takes the #1 spot after glowing spring reports about the trenches looking better than they have in years. Dabo Swinney and Clemson land at #2 as Dabo finally embraces "Realville" by mixing the transfer portal and NIL into his traditional high school recruiting philosophy. At a distant #3 is Mike Norvell’s Florida State team, where the hosts admit they're skeptical of a quick fix since the Seminoles just haven't looked the same since that heartbreaking playoff omission two seasons ago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chuck starts hour 2 with Connor O’Gara from The OG Kickoff, and the only time of the year where college football can get away from the NFL. We then talk recruiting with Adam Gorney from Rivals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Even some Alabama fans are starting to tell Cole Cubelic that they kinda like new Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh. Cole isn't sure how he feels about that information, but if you sit down and watch this conversation with the new Tigers HC, you'll see why Golesh has people feeling good about Auburn's future. Tune in and let us know what you think in the comments. Title Sponsor: WICKLES PICKLES: Wickedly delicious. Head to wicklespickles.com for products, recipes, and merch. This episode is also brought to you by: GAMEDAY MEN'S HEALTH: Go to gamedaymenshealth.com RHOBACK: Use promo code CUBE20 at rhoback.com MYSTERYBREAKS: Don't miss mysterybreaks's stream on Fanatics Live! https://get.fanatics.live/X8WW/453vgu8c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode we catch up with Rob Browne of SEC Sidelines Live to talk about what's been happening at Auburn since Alex Golesh started his role as Tigers Head Football Coach. In a hugely entertaining episode we talk with Rob about...Tigers fans expectations of Golesh in Year OneReplacing players leaving in the transer portal such as Cam ColemanWhy Byrum Brown might buck the trend of the Tigers recent failure at QBAuburn BoostersKalen Deboer's contract extensionWhich SEC team might we be sleeping on this season?Thoughts on 9 game SEC conference schedule and a 24 team playoffThanks for tuning in to the College Chaps Podcast - the United Kingdom's original and still best Podcast dedicated to the College Game. Stay tuned for more great guests. Don't forget to follow, rate & share!
War Eagle! Auburn Head Football Coach Alex Golesh joined The Locker Room and talked about taking over the Auburn program, the pace his offense moves, what he learned from Head Coach Josh Heupel and being in the SEC, looking ahead to coming to Atlanta for a matchup against Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game as well as a trip to Athens later in the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spring is in the books, the offseason grind is on, and Stadium and Gale has you covered for everything happening with Florida Gators football.On tonight's show, we move the program into full offseason mode:"Earn the Logo" Summer — Jon Sumrall's offseason program has Gators playing without team logos until they prove they deserve them, and Rusty Whitt's brutal gauntlet workout has reshaped the locker roomThe offensive line summer pressure cooker — Sumrall said it bluntly: "Those guys have to have a freaking great summer or we got no chance"Last week's recruiting EXPLOSION — the Gators landed THREE major commits: top-10 RB Andrew Beard who picked Florida over Georgia, Clemson, and Tennessee (5/8), four-star OT Elijah Hutcheson (5/5), and four-star safety Kailib Dillard (5/5) — vaulting Florida to No. 5 nationally in the 247Sports composite team rankingsThe Andrew Beard watch — the four-star RB announces Friday with Florida battling Georgia, Clemson, and Tennessee2026 schedule outlook — FAU and Campbell to open, Auburn on the road under Alex Golesh, Ole Miss at home under Pete Golding, Georgia in Atlanta, FSU on the road to close — what does a successful first year actually look like?Then we go LIVE with former Florida Gator and current NFL linebacker Jeremiah Moon, the Hoover, Alabama product who played at Florida from 2016 to 2021 and is currently with the Pittsburgh Steelers.In this conversation, Jeremiah takes us through:His Gator journey — five seasons of resilience, injuries, position changes, and growth in GainesvilleThe transition from college football to making it in the NFLWhat it takes to stick at the next level — and the lessons he wishes he knew earlierHis message to current Gators chasing the same pathMemories from his time wearing the Orange and BlueA must-listen for any Gator fan ready to dig into the offseason and hear from one of our own who's still grinding at the highest level of the game.Subscribe to Stadium and Gale for more exclusive Florida Gators interviews, recruiting coverage, and in-depth analysis.#Gators #FloridaGators #GoGators #GatorNation #JeremiahMoon #JonSumrall #StadiumAndGale
Chuck and Heath discuss multiple CFB topics. Nathan King of Auburn Undercover looks at the Tigers recruiting and more. TJ Walker of Big X Sports Radio analyzes Kentucky's recent hot recruiting run. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comThe award-winning Adam Cole joins Justin and Dan to talk all things Alex Golesh, Year 1 expectations, tight ends and Ted Turner. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:* initial impressions of Alex Golesh after his first spring on the job* why Golesh emphasizes the importance of team chemistry so heavily* “the power of friendship”* Adam's research into the coaches who mentored Alex Golesh* why the success of Auburn's tight end room might not be measured in catches and yards* an Auburn Baseball breakdown from Adam* remembering Ted Turner, a true originalThis is a premium podcast for Observer subscribers only. You can join by clicking the button below or going to this link.Follow Dan (@dnpck) and Justin (@JFergusonAU) on Twitter.
Blake Lovell, Brian Edwards, and Jay Greeson share their thoughts on a variety of SEC football topics for the 2026 season, including predictions on which new-to-the-SEC first-year coach will have the most success, comparing Auburn's Alex Golesh, Florida's Jon Sumrall, Kentucky's Will Stein, and Arkansas's Ryan Silverfield, whether Alabama is an SEC or national title contender, projected win totals for Oklahoma and Texas, and much more. Southeastern 16 Merch: https://se16.printify.me/ ROKFORM Use promo code SEC25 for 25% off! The world's strongest magnetic phone case! https://www.rokform.com/ JOIN OUR MEMBERSHIP Join the "It Just Means More" tier for bonus videos and live streams! Join Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1w_TRbiB0yHCEb7r2IrBg/join FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://twitter.com/16Southeastern ADVERTISE WITH SOUTHEASTERN 16 Reach out to se16.caroline@gmail.com to find out how your product or service can be seen by over 200,000 unique viewers each month! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Heath starts hour 2 looking at the SEC with Jim Dunaway from The Next Round, and college football offseason rankings. We then look around the world of college football with Adam Rittenberg from ESPN. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Don’t go to Auburn for a taste of fruit punch. “We don’t even have red Gatorade," Auburn center Cole Best told USA TODAY Sports. That's the Iron Bowl rivalry for you. No red Gatorade (or red ink pens), as Auburn emphasizes its rivalry with Alabama. Whatever it takes to reverse Auburn's fortunes. The last five seasons were pretty miserable on the Plains. Auburn hasn't beaten either Alabama or Georgia, its top rivals, since Gus Malzahn was its coach. On today's episode, host Blake Toppmeyer of USA TODAY is joined by the Montgomery Advertiser's Adam Cole as they examine the start of Alex Golesh's tenure and whether this new hire can spark an Auburn upswing. Toppmeyer shares some details of his offseason visit to Auburn, and Cole explains why quarterback Byrum Brown's ability couldn't be judged properly from Auburn's spring game. They finish by weighing in on whether they're buying, selling or holding stock in Auburn under Golesh.
Blake Toppmeyer from USA Today joins the show to discuss the Auburn/Alabama Rivalry + what Auburn should expect with Alex Golesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Monday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with everyone, except Cole, saying how we're massive fans of attending weddings; then, Paul Finebaum, from the SEC Network, tells us why Kalen DeBoer's contract extension shouldn't have been that surprising, how great of a start Alex Golesh is off to, and which fan bases should be the most cautious heading into '26; and later, Greg asks why so many SEC fan bases are both optimistic AND pessimistic. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Takeo Spikes is back where it all started... with Auburn Football. In Part 2 of this exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, Takeo steps inside the Auburn football locker room, reacts to seeing himself featured on a mural, and reconnects with the program that helped shape his journey. He also catches up with Defensive Coordinator DJ Durkin and shares why the energy around Auburn feels different heading into the new season, under the new head coach, Alex Golesh. Find YellaWood near you at yellawood.com/btm Subscribe To Our Podcast: https://www.thebtmpodcast.com/home Get Your BTM Merch: https://resid3ncy.com/collections/atlanta FOLLOW US: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thebtmpodcast/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thebtmpodcast FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/thebtmpodcast/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebtmpodcast Creator, Host & Executive Producer: Takeo Spikes Creator Executive Producer: Tutan Reyes Produced by Behind the Mask Media, LLC Audio Engineer: Cre8ive Souls Productions Sounds Powered by DJ JWATTZ Artwork: Cre8ive Souls Productions (c) 2026 The Behind The Mask Podcast Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, we break down why Auburn football is suddenly gaining serious traction on the high school recruiting trail—and what it means for the future of the program. With new head coach Alex Golesh bringing a no-nonsense, results-driven mindset to the Plains, the Tigers appear to be turning a corner at exactly the right time. We dive into how this cultural shift is resonating with recruits, why momentum is building, and whether this approach can translate into long-term success on the field. Is this the foundation of Auburn's next big run, or just early buzz? Let's get into it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hear all the interviews with Nick Saban, Steven Pearl, Kirby Smart, Taylor Hicks, Tommy Tuberville, Kalen DeBoer, Riley Green, Alex Mortensen, and new Auburn football coach Alex Golesh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim's 1st tee roasts from the Regions Charity Classic! Auburn Tigers Head Coach Alex Golesh owns the fact that the recent Auburn Spring Game wasn't exactly thrilling but he ,makes a promise to Auburn Football fans that they will have a “fun brand of football”. What do you consider “fun” and does that matter? Auburn Football Head Coach Alex Golesh joins the show! UAB Football Head Coach Alex Mortensen joins the show PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh joins The Next Round for a wide-ranging conversation covering everything from celebrity moments at a charity golf event to the new reality of building a winning college football program. Golesh talks about being starstruck meeting John Daly and Bo Jackson, his relationship with country music star Riley Green, and how those connections can help Auburn Football in the modern NIL era. The conversation also dives deep into the future of college football spring practice, including why Golesh still supports the current 15-practice model — unless the transfer portal changes the rules. He also explains why spring games matter for young players, what coaches learn from scrimmages, and how to evaluate Byrum Brown after an up-and-down performance. Plus, Golesh opens up about the constant fundraising demands of modern college football, the true cost of roster retention, and why his goal at Auburn is not just to compete — it is to win a national championship. Can Alex Golesh bring a fun, winning brand of football back to Auburn? #AlexGolesh, #AuburnFootball, #AuburnTigers, #SECfootball, #CollegeFootball, #NIL, #ByrumBrown, #TheNextRound, #TransferPortal, #RileyGreen SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Wednesday's 9am hour of Mac & Cube got underway with the guys getting a moment to give their thoughts on the 76-team NCAA Tournament expansion and if USC is in their championship window; then, Alex Golesh, Auburn's head coach, tells us how he's been selling Auburn to the recruits, why Byrum Brown's throwing motion becoming a thing never bothered him, and what he loved the most about his team from Spring Ball; and later, we go over the best things we heard from all the coaches & guests we had on today. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.splitzoneduo.comSUBSCRIBER EPISODE: Richard, Alex, and host emeritus Steven Godfrey bounce around to a handful of college football news stories that demand more discussion: * 1:46: Kentucky's attempt to set up a sketchy $1 million job for outgoing athletic director Mitch Barnhart, which came apart under political pressure* 12:02: Virginia Tech's disempowered AD finally stepping away * 19:18: The unusual amount of post-job change animosity flowing toward Auburn coach Alex Golesh from USF * 30:40: Jeremy Pruitt's tangled mess of an attempt to get out of his NCAA show cause, and what it tells us about the current state of enforcement * 38:42: The NCAA seems poised to move up Week 1 to the current Week 0 slot in late August. Why is this happening? Well, the NFL. Does college football have any chance of hanging on to a prime calendar spot? And what other sacred spots on the schedule might be under attack? Producer: Anthony Vito. This is a subscriber episode, but everyone can hear a nice big free previewTo get this episode and many, many more (as well as a whole back catalog of evergreen college football history shows, reporting on the coach carousel, and more), become a paid subscriber today.
& we're back. This week, Florida changes how and what people on SNAP benefits can buy. Former USF and current Auburn football coash Alex Golesh says he couldn't win a National Championship at USF. We talk about how he may be right, but he's still an A-Hole. Later, Seth Kushner got the axe from Bubba the Love Sponge show and Anna shares her thoughts. Holly from "Miguel and Holly" got married over the weekend (congratulations) but why isn't her husband in any photos??? Hear that on the Substack. Sign up for free.We will be back live on Wednesday at 6:00PM over at WillsYouTube.comWe do an extra half hour on our Substack that is uncut and uncensored, hope to see you there, it's free to join.Get in touch with the show and leave a voice or text message at: (813) 693-2124 or shoot me an email at thehomemadebroadcast@gmail.comLINKS: https://linktr.ee/hmbradioThe #HMB airs Sunday's on Sunshine FM 96.7 in downtown St. Petersburg & anywhere in the world at Radio St. Pete @ 6:10PM & Monday's at 10:15PM or on demand via your favorite podcast app, just search “HMBradio Tampa Bay”.
On SEC State of Mind, with Taylor David and Jason Campbell, they welcome Head Coach Alex Golesh, who breaks down his vision for Auburn football, from rebuilding the program's identity to navigating the modern world of recruiting, NIL, and player development.Golesh dives into Auburn's blue-collar culture, the importance of mindset and finishing games, and how transparency with players and families is reshaping coaching today. He also shares insights on spring practice takeaways, quarterback leadership, roster building, and why this next phase is all about growth, connection, and competing at the highest level in the SEC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Heath Cline in for Chuck today as we start with the SEC having fewer first round picks in the NFL Draft, and Alex Golesh’s comments on USF never winning a natty. We then catch up on Alabama with Drew DeArmond from 97.7 ESPN The Zone in Huntsville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, we're joined by Cole Cubelic (SEC Network, McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning, The Cube Show) for an SEC vibe check. It's not a preview, just the temperature of the conference in late April. Cole pulls no punches on the reality facing SEC fan bases: Nick Saban's standards aren't coming back, sub-goals like winning the conference have been devalued, and we've collectively forgotten what a genuinely successful season looks like. Plus, we dive in the strange Kalen DeBoer hot seat chatter, Shane Beamer's underrated portal wizardry at South Carolina, why the Alex Golesh hire at Auburn matters more than who left in the portal, Texas's need for hard-hat glue guys to pair with its sports cars, and whether Lane Kiffin's LSU rebuild can actually cohere in year one.We also discuss the loss of program continuity in the transfer portal era, the new nine-game SEC schedule as a gauntlet-within-a-gauntlet, and a big wave of defensive coordinator turnover that could make September interesting.Support the show!: https://www.patreon.com/solidverbalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Auburn Tigers held their Spring Game Saturday, the scoring system was a bit confusing but, ultimately, the story was how the offense of new Auburn Football head coach Alex Goelsh looked. South Florida transfer QB Byrum Brown didn't have his best day, that was according to his own coach. Tristian Ti'a is the back-up and had the best day of the QBs, showing he may be a capable back-up. ON3's Justin Hokanson joins the show! Alex Golesh on whether they got what they wanted out of spring practice Alex Golesh on how Byrum Brown played at A-Day (60 sec long) Alex Golesh - our talent is our floor PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Monday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube began with a recap of Auburn's first A-Day under Alex Golesh; then, Paul Finebaum, from the SEC Network, tells us why there's reason for major positivity after Auburn's Spring Ball, why he feels differently about the top contenders in the SEC, and how close we appear to be to a 24-team CFP; later, Cole explains why College Football Playoff expansion is like getting extra seasons of TV shows; and finally, we look at what a 24-team CFP would have been this past season. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SEC Coaches 1-16: We take a shot at our ranking of the 16 SEC coaches from the elder statesman, Kirby Smart to the new guys, Ryan Silverfield, Alex Golesh, Jon Sumrall and Will Stein. What did we get right, what do we get wrong? UFL Owner Mike Repole joins the show New Recruit for Alabama Basketball Has Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian underperformed, over-performed or met expectations for Texas Football? SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SEC Coaches 1-16: We take a shot at our ranking of the 16 SEC coaches from the elder statesman, Kirby Smart to the new guys, Ryan Silverfield, Alex Golesh, Jon Sumrall and Will Stein. What did we get right, what do we get wrong? Lane Kiffin on becoming more like Saban (obsession with winning and looking for ways to get better) The Auburn Tigers host their Spring Game Saturday and there is some intrigue. New Auburn Football head coach Alex Golesh and fans are eager to see what they can of his offensive system, especially South Florida transfer QB Byrum Brown. There are a number of Spring Games nationally involving some of them college teams, we look at sorry lines for each of those. The Alabama Crimson Tide gets a big Transfer Portal addition. We look at the latest add for Alabama Basketball. PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Auburn Tigers host their Spring Game Saturday and there is some intrigue. New Auburn Football head coach Alex Golesh and fans are eager to see what they can of his offensive system, especially South Florida transfer QB Byrum Brown. Auburn OL Cole Skinner on how helpful it is to have so many guys that already know Golesh's offense Alex Golesh on having Gus Malzahn at practice New Recruit for Alabama Basketball Todd Fuhrman joins the show New addition to the Nashville Skyline Will Stein on what he wants to see at Kentucky's spring game Manny Diaz Contract Extension PLUS, our daily 4 Downs presented by Central Alabama Asphalt! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.auburnobserver.comJustin and Dan preview Auburn's first A-Day under Alex Golesh, from Byrum Brown's unofficial debut to young players to watch. Topics for this subscribers-only episode include:* Everything to look for on Saturday at Jordan-Hare* Alex Golesh's willingness to embrace notable figures from Auburn's past* Dan explains why the competit…
Who gets drafted first? We play that game for the 2026 NFL Draft. The Auburn Tigers host their Spring Game Saturday and there is some intrigue. The Tigers are looking for a tougher confuse in 2026. This will be the first for new Auburn Football head coach Alex Goelsh and fans are eager to see what they can of his offensive system, especially South Florida transfer QB Byrum Brown. Alex Golesh on the offense having a-ha moments in the scrimmage Samford stuns Alabama in softball RIP Browning Nagle Expectations for Shane Beamer at South Carolina Shane Beamer gets asked about the most difficult question he expects to get from SC fans PLUS, Tyler's Viewing Menu presented by Michelson Laser Vision! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Birmingham Stallions Head Coach AJ McCarron joins the show! College Basketball Transfer Portal Former Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn was a guest at Auburn's practice Tuesday. Just what current head coach Alex Golesh says about Malzahn's presence. Who has the toughest SEC head coaching job as it relates to the fan perception of what their team should do this season? Where will College Gameday be each week? We try to predict that. PLUS, LT's Trash presented by Bud Light! SUBSCRIBE: @NextRoundLive - / @nextroundlive FOLLOW TNR ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7zlofzLZht7dYxjNcBNpWN FOLLOW TNR ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-next-round/id1797862560 WEBSITE: https://nextroundlive.com/ MOBILE APP: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-next-round/id1580807480 SHOP THE NEXT ROUND STORE: https://nextround.store/ Like TNR on Facebook: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Twitter: / nextroundlive Follow TNR on Instagram: / nextroundlive Follow everyone from the show on Twitter: Jim Dunaway: / jimdunaway Ryan Brown: / ryanbrownlive Lance Taylor: / thelancetaylor Scott Forester: / scottforestertv Tyler Johns: /TylerJohnsTNR Sponsor the show: sales@nextroundlive.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices