The AuburnSports.com Rundown

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones, Brian Stultz and Jay G. Tate reconvene for a new edition of The Rundown, which focuses on the Tigers' stinging loss in the Iron Bowl.

We're not here to re-litigate the fourth-quarter follies, but we go back through them briefly before taking a look at what comes next for this football program. It's time to take stock of what helps make the Tigers better in 2024 and add what's missing and cut what isn't needed.

That sounds cutthroat, but college football is a cutthroat world these days.

Caleb and B-Matt recap what was a very busy weekend from a recruiting perspective. They review the eight biggest visitors and make some predictions about what happens during the next three weeks. The early signing period begins soon.

The guys also discuss the Fightin' Pearls, who have games against Virginia Tech and Appalachian State this weekend. 

The show ends with a bodacious array of commendations and shoutouts for the most outstanding members (this week) from our outstanding message board. 

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, Charlotte and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones, Brian Stultz and Jay G. Tate reconvene for a new edition of The Rundown, which focuses on the Tigers' troubling loss on the football field.

New Mexico State? Twenty-one points? Seriously?

Yeah, it happened. The Iron Bowl still will be played Saturday and Auburn can win the game. What will it take? A massive effort. Is this team capable of putting together a massive effort in its current state? We have theories.

Why does Hugh Freeze look sullen? Stultz thinks it's "merely" disappointment.

Caleb gets us up to speed on some recruiting situations — most notably the Tigers' efforts to flip both Cam Coleman (from Texas A&M) and Ryan Williams (from Alabama).

The Fightin' Pearls are 3-1 after a pair of straightforward wins in New York. Bruce Pearl is giddy about his depth and why shouldn't he be? This team has a lot of players. Alabama A&M awaits Tuesday.

The show ends with a satisfying array of commendations and shoutouts for the most outstanding members (this week) from The Bunker.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, Charlotte and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones, Brian Stultz and Jay G. Tate reconvene for a new edition of The Rundown, which focuses on the Tigers extending their three-game win streak at Arkansas.

What a performance! The Hogs were toast within five minutes and the home fans were beside themselves. It was a moment of exhiliration for Hugh Freeze, who finally saw his team dominate an opponent in all three phases.

So what now? Let me tell you what now. Auburn plays a pretty good New Mexico State team that has won eight games for the first time since the 1960s. Is this team good enough to beat Auburn? Probably not, but looking ahead to the Iron Bowl is not adviseable.

There are more questions:
• Is Payton Thorne actually good now?
• What does Auburn's strong work in the 2025 recruiting class mean moving forward?
• Which one of the Tigers' latest commits has Caleb thinking BIG?
• What did we learn from the Fightin' Pearls' loss to Baylor?

Auburn basketball plays Notre Dame on Thursday night followed by a game against Oklahoma State or St. Bonaventure on Friday. 

The show ends with a cornucopia of commendations and shoutouts for the most outstanding members (this week) from The Bunker.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, Charlotte and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

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Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones, Henry Patton, Brian Stultz and Jay G. Tate reconvene for a new edition of The Rundown, which focuses on the Tigers' second conference win at Vandy — and what it told us. 

The biggest thing is that Hugh Freeze is calling plays again! But how many plays? It's a secret. Brian Stultz thinks it's 50-60 percent. Freeze also says he's "helping" to make defensive calls on third down and maybe inside the red zone. Not bad!

Can Payton Thorne continue his (reasonably) prolific ways? He's had a good two weeks. That's better than zero good weeks. He'll need to be that guy if Auburn is to win this weekend in Fayetteville. 

Caleb had a chance to watch two Auburn commits play against each other — and watched a coeveted target play as well. How did that go? What does he think about Phat Burnette's de-commitment? 

Auburn hoops opens its regular season Tuesday night against Baylor. BP has a good team. Yes, he does. 

The show ends with a palette of commendations and shoutouts for the most outstanding members (this week) from The Bunker.

The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, Charlotte and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com.

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