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The Auburn Express

The Auburn Express

By: The War Rapport || Mike G • B Wil • Ike Jones • C-Dub
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 Your #1 source for Auburn Sports content. The Auburn Express is your place to hear comprehensive commentary on Auburn Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Gymnastics. In the SEC, sports are king and The War Rapport delivers a unique sports commentary experience in spades. Show hosts, Ike Jones, Ceasear Walker, B Wil, and Mike G. chop it weekly about sports happenings around Auburn University and the SEC. Visit thewarrapport.com for more Auburn sports coverage and content.Copyright 2023 | The War Rapport, LLC| All rights reserved | Thewarrapport.com Baseball & Softball Basketball Football (American) Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Layton von Brandt Chooses Auburn!

    Layton von Brandt Chooses Auburn!
    May 18 2026
    Auburn Football lands a massive commitment from 4-star offensive tackle Leighton Von Brandt! In this episode, Ike Jones breaks down the huge news as Auburn secures one of the top high school offensive line prospects in the country. For years, the narrative has been that Auburn struggles to pull blue-chip offensive tackles straight out of high school, but Coach Alex Golesh and OL Coach Tyler Hudanick just turned the recruiting world on its head. We dive deep into the numbers, what this means for the 2027 recruiting class, and address the "Three-Star U" critics who have been stressing out in the chat lately. Plus, we take a look at Von Brandt's remaining summer official visit schedule and discuss Auburn's smart, judicial approach to the NIL landscape. Are you cautiously optimistic or ready to spike the football? Drop your thoughts and a "War Eagle" in the comments below! 👇 The Blueprint on Von Brandt: Breaking down the 6'6", 280+ lb monster out of Appoquinimink High School in Delaware. Where does he rank nationally, and how big of a deal is it to pull the #1 player from Delaware over powerhouses like Notre Dame and Penn State? Class of 2027 Breakdown: Auburn is quietly building a dangerous group. We look at how the Tigers sit inside the Top 25 with only 8 total commitments, proving that quality over quantity is winning the day. The Instagram Recruiter: Shoutout to 4-star running back commit Johnson Cook for already doing work on social media to help recruit Von Brandt and build the "mauler" frontline he needs. NIL Strategy & "The Bag": Why the coaching staff's refusal to blindly outbid teams for unproven high school players is actually a highly strategic, sustainable move for the program's culture. The Panic Meter: Von Brandt still has official visits lined up with Florida, Penn State, and Notre Dame this June. Should Auburn fans be nervous about a summer flip? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • Fave 5 New Defenders for 2026

    Fave 5 New Defenders for 2026
    May 18 2026
    On this edition of the Morning Drop, host Ike Jones returns to his summer series breaking down the Auburn Tigers' roster for the 2026 season. After diving into his favorite returning defenders last week, Ike turns his attention to the newcomers. In a system under defensive coordinator DJ Durkin that heavily rotates players and leaves defensive backs on an island, finding guys who bring the right SEC-level frame, coverage skills, and interior pass rush is everything. Tune in as Ike evaluates the PFF analytics, transfer history, and film expectations for the five new faces he is most intrigued by: Walter Mathis Jr. (Defensive Lineman): Coming over from LSU, this 285-pound sophomore has the SEC pedigree to become a rock-solid rotational piece against the run. Da'Shawn Womack (Rush End): A 6'5", 265-pound former Ole Miss and LSU edge piece counted on to improve Auburn's lackluster third-and-long pressure rates. Kamari Todd (Cornerback): A highly competitive, physical boundary defender transferring from Chattanooga who can carve out a real path to playing time in the rotation and on special teams. Andre Jordan Jr. (Cornerback): A well-traveled veteran with over 1,100 Power 4 snaps under his belt between LSU and Oregon State, brought in to step directly into the top four corner rotation as a perimeter cover guy. Cody Sigler (Defensive Tackle): A 302-pound disruptive force out of Arkansas State who flashed serious interior pass-rushing capabilities and pocket-collapsing havoc during spring practice. What do you think of Ike's list? Which transfer portal addition are you counting on the most to upgrade the Tigers' defense? Let us know in the comments! Green Name Gang, stay tuned for exclusive film breakdowns coming later this week. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Head over to www.thewarrapport.com for all the best Auburn Content Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD8UwOMmf3811Lo_kaEIvgw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Auburn Football 2026: Can Byrum Brown Join Cam Newton and Nick Marshall? | Auburn Football Podcast

    Auburn Football 2026: Can Byrum Brown Join Cam Newton and Nick Marshall? | Auburn Football Podcast
    May 18 2026
    Head over to www.thewarrapport.com for all the best Auburn Content Could Byrum Brown become the next elite dual threat quarterback in SEC history? On this episode of Auburn Express, the conversation dives deep into what it would mean for Auburn Football if Byrum Brown rushes for 1000 yards during the 2026 season. The numbers say something very important about quarterbacks who hit that milestone in the SEC and Auburn fans should pay close attention. Cam Newton. Johnny Manziel. Jayden Daniels. Nick Marshall. Those names all appear on the short list of SEC quarterbacks who crossed the 1000 yard rushing mark, and history says teams with quarterbacks producing at that level usually compete for championships, Heisman trophies, or double digit wins. The discussion breaks down the historical data behind elite rushing quarterbacks in the SEC and why Auburn’s offensive system under Alex Golesh could unlock Byrum Brown’s full potential. There is also a detailed conversation about what Auburn’s defense under DJ Durkin means for the ceiling of this football team if the offense finally takes a major leap forward. Can Byrum Brown become a 2500 plus yard passer while also dominating on the ground? Could Auburn realistically win nine or more games if the offense reaches that level? The episode examines the realistic path for Auburn to return to national relevance while comparing Byrum Brown’s upside to some of the greatest dual threat quarterbacks college football has seen in the last fifteen years. If Auburn finally has an elite trigger man at quarterback again, the entire trajectory of the program could change in a hurry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
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