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Auburn Tigers Skip Bowl Season, Focus on Coaching, Roster
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Auburn Tigers football team opts out of bowl season, focusing on coaching change, staff building, and roster retention.
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Mathis Flips Commitment to Auburn
01:35|Mason Mathis, a three-star offensive lineman from Florida, has switched his commitment from USF to Auburn, joining the Tigers 2026 recruiting class. Standing at 65 and 310 lbs, Mathis brings valuable experience and strength to the offensive line. This move follows a trend of players flipping their commitments to Auburn after coach Alex Goleshs arrival. With Mathis addition, Auburns 2026 class now ranks 41st nationally.
Golesh's Challenge: Keeping Knight at Auburn
01:45|Auburns new coach, Alex Golesh, aims to keep star quarterback Deuce Knight, who shares similarities with his former player, Byrum Brown. Both are dynamic dual-threat players. Golesh successfully developed Brown, and Knight has shown promise, scoring six touchdowns in his breakout game. The challenge for Knight is to improve his passing skills, which Golesh can refine, turning him into a more nuanced dual-threat quarterback.
Auburn's Early Signing Period: Mixed Results
01:22|Auburn football coach Alex Golesh secured 18 players in his first early signing period, but lost key commitments to rivals, impacting the classs perception. Despite retaining most committed players, including six blue-chip prospects, the class is considered underwhelming, ranking outside the top 25. This may indicate a shift towards the transfer portal for future recruiting.
Perry Thompson Transfers from Auburn
01:37|Former top-50 recruit Perry Thompson, a wide receiver from Auburn, has entered the transfer portal, marking the third player to do so since Alex Golesh took over as head coach. Despite high expectations, Thompson struggled to make a consistent impact, recording 22 receptions for 280 yards and a touchdown in two seasons. His departure leaves Auburns wide receiver depth in question as he seeks new opportunities.
Auburn Tigers: Transfer Portal Activity Begins
01:34|Auburn Tigers New Coach Faces Busy Transfer Portal Period Auburn Tigers new head coach, Alex Golesh, is set to navigate a bustling transfer portal period following his hiring on November 30th. With the portal opening on January 2nd, Golesh must retain current players and recruit new talent to avoid a sixth consecutive season with seven or more losses. So far, four players have announced their departure, including five-star wide receiver Perry Thompson, Maryland transfer Caleb Wheatland, and suspended player Antonio Coleman. Cornerback Raion Strader, who played in eleven games this season, is also leaving the team. As the transfer portal officially opens, well keep you updated on all the developments for the Auburn Tigers.
Auburn WR Perry Thompson Entering Transfer Portal
01:31|Auburn Tigers wide receiver Perry Thompson, part of the Freeze Four recruiting class, announces his transfer to the portal, set to leave the team in January. Thompson, ranked as the nations eighth-best wide receiver, has been a productive player with 22 catches for 280 yards and a touchdown. The transfer window opens on January 2nd, with Thompson joining other Auburn players seeking new opportunities.
“Read This If You’re Afraid of Change” - A Message from Corey, Creator of The Daily News Now!
01:42|Corey shares his personal experience of moving out of his long-time Venice Beach apartment, highlighting the discomfort and fear that comes with change. He emphasizes that growth often occurs during uncertain times and encourages listeners going through transitions to embrace the discomfort as a sign of evolution and new opportunities.
Coleman, Strader Enter Transfer Portal
01:39|Former top recruit Antonio Coleman, a defensive lineman, and Raion Strader, a cornerback, have entered the transfer portal after one year at Auburn. Coleman, ranked 15th in his class, was suspended for violating team rules and never played. Strader, MAC Cornerback of the Year, played in all games but is leaving after one season. Their decisions coincide with Auburns new coach hiring. Running back Damari Alston is also expected to transfer.