The AuburnSports Rundown

THE RUNDOWN PRESENTED BY AUBURNSPORTS (9/29/26) Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' underwhelming victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores. Also included: • At least the final drive was good, right? • It's time to give Kodi Burns his coaching flowers • How much is too much for Byrum Brown? • The defense was better on 3rd down, but somehow worse on 4th • Missed tackles vs. disruption • Does it matter that Golesh considers "Hype" a mentor? • They're ready for their first real road game, right? • The DJ made a mess of it, didn't he? #SaveTheBand #SaveOurEars • Is John Cohen a problem? Or does he just have a communication problem? • Shoutouts.

THE RUNDOWN PRESENTED BY AUBURNSPORTS (9/22/26) Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' highly disappointing loss to Florida and what it means going forward.  Also included: • It really wasn't that close, tbh. • Golesh seemed shocked that the defense was so poor. • The defensive issues are fixable, right? • Why would emotions be to blame in a game against ... Florida? • The defense was worse after halftime. • The offense? Some highs and some lows. • Byrum Brown did a nice job after the first quarter. • The offensive line must summon more to avoid future embarrassment. • Kodi Burns' wideout room probably is performing best on Saturdays. • Shoutouts.

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers both around the USM and changes along the offensive line ahead of this showdown with Florida.  Also included: • Defense was good against USM; offense was generally excellent • What about Wilson Zierer? For a freshman to do that? • Byrum Brown was better. In fact, he was damn good. • What to do at tailback? Omar and Bryson look like studs, too. • Is Golesh serially dissatisfied — or is that an act? • What does this Florida team look like? • Florida fans seem pretty confident about their chances for Saturday night.  • Alex McPherson is a complete and total stud. • Shoutouts.   

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' narrow win over the hated Baylor Bears. Included in that: • Winning is always a good thing, right? • Byrum Brown has some work to do. • Eric Winters, Elijah Melendez and Jared Smith absolutely balled out. • Defending 99 snaps is not tenable if you're hoping to win games. • We were worried about tackles and we should have been worried about interior linemen. • The Tigers' last touchdown drive was excellent. • Does this win change how we feel about the team's ceiling and realistic record? • Shoutouts.

Bryan Matthews and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the Tigers' final week of preparation for Baylor.  Included in that: • It's finally game week! YESSS! • What's up with Baylor's defense? • What's up with DJ Lagway? Is he good now that he's at Baylor? • What are our biggest concerns going into this season? • Which position groups are we more excited to see? • This depth chart has more ORs than a Viking Navy. • Is Golesh really A Dude? It sure seems that way, but one game can change all that. • Shoutouts.