Is Ashton Daniels About to Own the Iron Bowl? | Auburn Football Podcast

Auburn football is heading into the 2025 Iron Bowl with renewed confidence and swagger under quarterback Ashton Daniels. After lighting up Vanderbilt for nearly 350 passing yards and just shy of 100 rushing, Daniels has become the spark Auburn fans have been waiting for. With offensive coordinator Derrick Nix dialing up creative looks and multiple weeks to prepare, this Auburn offense looks ready to surprise Alabama. In this episode of The Auburn Express, powered by The War Rapport, we break down the Iron Bowl quarterback battle: Ashton Daniels vs. Ty Simpson. Daniels’ decisiveness and dual-threat ability could be the X-factor that puts Auburn over the top. Alabama’s defense will be ready, but DJ Durkin’s aggressive blitz packages and Auburn’s rushing attack led by Jeremiah Cobb could make this a shootout that no one expects. Is Auburn cooking up something Alabama hasn’t seen? With rumors of new offensive wrinkles and a confident locker room, this could be the most explosive Iron Bowl since the Nick Marshall days. Fans can expect a deep dive into Auburn’s offensive strategy, Alabama’s defensive tendencies, and why this game could define the future of Auburn football heading into 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices