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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 20 MIN

BREAKING Auburn QB Domino Is About To Fall | Auburn Football Podcast

from The Auburn Express · host The War Rapport || Mike G • B Wil • Ike Jones • C-Dub

Auburn football finally has movement in the transfer portal and it starts with the quarterback room. Auburn landed its first portal commitment with South Florida quarterback Lachlan Hewlett, and while the reaction across the fanbase has been mixed, this move makes sense when you zoom out and look at the bigger picture. This pickup was never about finding “the guy.” It was about building depth, stabilizing the quarterback room, and preparing for spring practice. Auburn needed bodies, and Hewlett understands exactly what his role is coming in. He already knows the system, already understands the coaching staff, and most importantly already understands what it means to be the backup behind Byron Brown. And make no mistake, Byron Brown is still the main event. Multiple reports indicate Brown is already on campus, and everything surrounding this recruitment feels like it’s heading toward a commitment. Auburn fans are antsy because the portal has been quiet, but this is the type of domino that sets everything else in motion. Once Brown commits, Auburn could be looking at a package deal. Receivers like Chaz Nimrod, Keyshawn Singleton, and tight end Jonathan Echols are all being heavily projected to Auburn. That matters. That is how you flip a roster fast. This isn’t about trailers. Auburn fans don’t want previews anymore. They want the movie. And that movie starts with a quarterback commitment that upgrades the room immediately. Patience has been tested, but this move signals the direction Auburn is heading. The quarterback decision is the foundation, and once that falls, the rest of the portal class can finally take shape. 00:00 Auburn lands first portal QB 02:10 Why this move makes sense 04:45 Byron Brown momentum explained 07:30 Package deal potential 10:15 Auburn fans need the movie not the trailer 🎬 CHAPTERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auburn football finally has movement in the transfer portal and it starts with the quarterback room. Auburn landed its first portal commitment with South Florida quarterback Lachlan Hewlett, and while the reaction across the fanbase has been mixed, this move makes sense when you zoom out and look at the bigger picture. This pickup was never about finding “the guy.” It was about building depth, stabilizing the quarterback room, and preparing for spring practice. Auburn needed bodies, and Hewlett understands exactly what his role is coming in. He already knows the system, already understands the coaching staff, and most importantly already understands what it means to be the backup behind Byron Brown. And make no mistake, Byron Brown is still the main event. Multiple reports indicate Brown is already on campus, and everything surrounding this recruitment feels like it’s heading toward a commitment. Auburn fans are antsy because the portal has been quiet, but this is the type of domino that sets everything else in motion. Once Brown commits, Auburn could be looking at a package deal. Receivers like Chaz Nimrod, Keyshawn Singleton, and tight end Jonathan Echols are all being heavily projected to Auburn. That matters. That is how you flip a roster fast. This isn’t about trailers. Auburn fans don’t want previews anymore. They want the movie. And that movie starts with a quarterback commitment that upgrades the room immediately. Patience has been tested, but this move signals the direction Auburn is heading. The quarterback decision is the foundation, and once that falls, the rest of the portal class can finally take shape. 00:00 Auburn lands first portal QB 02:10 Why this move makes sense 04:45 Byron Brown momentum explained 07:30 Package deal potential 10:15 Auburn fans need the movie not the trailer 🎬 CHAPTERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Auburn football finally has movement in the transfer portal and it starts with the quarterback room. Auburn landed its first portal commitment with South Florida quarterback Lachlan Hewlett, and while the reaction across the fanbase has been mixed,...

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