Auburn Football Transfer Portal News | Perry Thompson & Jackson Arnold Decisions Explained | Auburn Football Podcast

The Auburn Express is back with another War Rapport Wednesday — and this week’s episode is all about change on the Plains. With Auburn officially declining its bowl invite, all eyes now turn to Alex Golesh and his vision for the 2025 Auburn football season. Golesh is already building his foundation around loyalty, trust, and a powerful run-first offense, bringing in familiar faces like Cody Burns and key staffers from USF to lay the groundwork for a new era. The new offensive approach should excite Auburn fans — Golesh’s system produced a 1,000-yard rushing quarterback in Byrum Brown at USF. Expect that same ground-and-pound philosophy to feature heavily in 2025, especially with Jarquez Hunter returning to lead the backfield after averaging 6.4 yards per carry. Meanwhile, the transfer portal is buzzing. Big names like Perry Thompson and Jackson Arnold headline Auburn’s portal headlines. Arnold’s departure opens the door for new competition at quarterback, with Golesh rumored to be targeting familiar talent from his USF days. Beyond football, the crew also breaks down Auburn basketball’s brutal non-conference schedule — from Arizona to Purdue — and why Keyshawn Hall and Tahaad Pettiford could be the X-factors heading into SEC play. Whether it’s football or hoops, the message is clear: Auburn athletics are evolving fast, and the staff’s early moves show a bold commitment to identity, toughness, and results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices