The Auburn Express dives deep into the state of Auburn athletics, starting with big news from the hardwood before shifting focus to the gridiron. Stephen Pearl confirmed that Auburn basketball’s roster remains intact for 2025-26 — no transfers, no departures, and business as usual despite Bruce Pearl’s retirement. Auburn fans can breathe easy as the program continues forward with stability.

But when it comes to football, the conversation gets much more heated. Auburn sits at 3–2 after five games, and questions are mounting about the direction of the offense under Hugh Freeze. While the defense has performed well enough to win every matchup, the offense continues to sputter. Concerns about play calling, quarterback development, and wasted talent have fans debating whether it’s time to push the panic button.

From missed opportunities against Oklahoma to frustrating self-inflicted wounds versus Texas A&M, the spotlight is firmly on Auburn’s offensive staff. Fans are questioning why playbooks are being simplified midseason, why talented players like Perry Thompson and DeMarre Alston aren’t developing, and why Hugh Freeze isn’t running the same system that once made him one of the most respected offensive minds in the country.

Meanwhile, the show also highlights the investment imbalance between football and basketball, with football receiving massive funding while Bruce Pearl’s successful program went years without key facility upgrades.

This episode asks the tough questions:

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  Is Hugh Freeze still the coach Auburn thought they hired?

  
  


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  Can the offense catch up to the defense before it’s too late?

  
  


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  What should fans realistically expect in the second half of the season?

  
  

👀 Tune in and let us know: Where are YOU on the Auburn panic scale?

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