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In a surprising turn of events, Auburn Tigers linebacker Caleb Wheatland joins the transfer portal, following two other players. Despite limited playing time, Wheatlands departure underscores the usual player movement after a coaching change. Auburns linebacker room remains strong, with key players returning and highly-rated recruits joining.

Auburn and other teams miss bowl season, but theres a chance they could still make it. If a qualified team opts out, five-win teams with higher Academic Progress Rate rankings could be considered. Kansas States decision is pending, with players desires being the first priority. Auburns new coach might not lead them in a potential bowl game, offering an opportunity for younger players to gain experience.

Auburns football program faces transfer movements as cornerback Raion Strader and highly-rated four-star recruit Antonio Coleman leave shortly after Alex Goleshs appointment as head coach. Coleman, suspended indefinitely for violating team rules, had a tumultuous recruitment journey before joining Auburn. Despite his departure, the defensive line depth remains strong with recent commitments and promising young talent, ensuring a solid future for the team.

Two Auburn Tigers defensive standouts, Keldric Faulk and Keyron Crawford, have earned invitations to the Senior Bowl, a major event for college athletes aiming for the professional draft. Despite lower stats than previous years, Faulks presence drew attention, allowing Crawford to shine with eight and a half tackles for loss and five sacks. Their strong performances contributed to Auburns top-tier defense, which ranked seventh in their conference. The Senior Bowl, held on January 31st in Mobile, Alabama, offers these players a chance to showcase their skills to professional scouts and coaches during the week of practices leading up to the game.

Kodi Burns, a former Auburn quarterback and BCS Championship hero, returns to the Tigers coaching staff as assistant head coach, co-offensive coordinator, and wide receivers coach. Leveraging his deep understanding of the program, Burns aims to help Auburn regain its national prominence under new head coach Alex Golesh.

Auburn kicker Alex McPherson, recipient of the Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award, overcame a two-year health battle, including ulcerative colitis and surgery, to have a successful 2025 season, converting 20 of 23 field goals and all 35 extra points.

In a surprising turn of events, Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze, after his firing, reflects on the teams disappointing two thousand twenty-five season. Despite high expectations and intense preparation, the team struggled, with quarterback play and overall offensive performance being major concerns. Freeze expresses confusion and surprise, unable to pinpoint the reasons for the teams failure to meet their potential.

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