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The College Loop
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Stay in the Loop with all things Auburn Sports. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday as host Dylan Larck gives unique perspectives about your favorite teams and players on the Plains. Visit thewarrapport.com for more Auburn sports coverage and content.
Episodes
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Will Auburn's Offense Look ANY Better After the Bye? | Auburn vs Georgia Preview | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck previews Auburn football’s massive SEC matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs as Alex Golesh and the Tigers look to turn things around coming out of the bye week. After a challenging start to SEC play, can Auburn make the necessary adjustments to...
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Can Auburn Football BOUNCE BACK After a Much-Needed Bye Week? | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck takes a deep dive into the state of Auburn football as the Tigers exit their bye week in the first season of the Alex Golesh era. What has gone right, what needs to change, and what should Auburn fans expect for the rest of the 2026 season? We...
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Auburn vs Tennessee Reaction: Tigers Continue to STRUGGLE on ALL FRONTS vs. Vols | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck breaks down Auburn’s loss to the Tennessee Volunteers and why the Tigers continue to struggle on all fronts as the Alex Golesh era reaches a critical point. From questionable playcalling and missed tackles to Auburn’s inability to establish a...
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Auburn vs Vandy Reaction: Tigers BOUNCE BACK, But the Run Game is Still a Problem | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck reacts to Auburn’s matchup with the Vanderbilt Commodores as the Tigers look to bounce back in SEC play under first-year head coach Alex Golesh. Auburn gets the result it needed, but there are still plenty of questions to address — especially…
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Can Auburn's Defense Rebound in a MUST WIN Game? | Auburn vs Vandy Pregame Show | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck previews Auburn’s SEC showdown with the Vanderbilt Commodores as Alex Golesh and the Tigers look to bounce back defensively in a MUST-WIN game. After Auburn’s defense struggled against Florida, DJ Durkin and the Tigers face another important…
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Auburn vs Florida Reaction: DJ Durkin's Defense gets EXPOSED by Buster Faulkner | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck reacts to Auburn’s 44-39 loss to the Florida Gators in Alex Golesh’s first SEC game as Auburn’s head coach. The Tigers’ offense showed plenty of fight, but Auburn’s defense struggled throughout the night as Buster Faulkner and the Florida…
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Can Alex Golesh get a STATEMENT WIN vs Sumrall? | Auburn vs Florida Pregame Show | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck previews Auburn’s SEC opener against the Florida Gators as Alex Golesh and Jon Sumrall prepare for their first SEC conference games as head coaches. Both Auburn and Florida enter the matchup 2-0, but the stakes get much higher when SEC play…
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5 Keys for Auburn and Alex Golesh to start off SEC Play 1-0 vs the Florida Gators | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck breaks down the 5 keys for Auburn Football and Alex Golesh to start SEC play 1-0 against the Florida Gators. After opening the 2026 season 2-0, Auburn finally enters SEC play with a massive home matchup against Florida. What does Alex Golesh…
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Auburn vs Southern Miss Reaction: Golesh's Offense Shows Signs of Life at Home | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck reacts to Auburn’s matchup against Southern Miss and breaks down what we learned from the Tigers’ latest game of the Alex Golesh era. After only scoring 17 in a win over Baylor last week, did Auburn’s offense finally show signs of life at home?...
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Can Alex Golesh Avoid the TRAP GAME at Home? | Auburn vs. Southern Miss Preview | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, Dylan Larck previews Auburn’s Week 2 matchup against Southern Miss and asks the biggest question heading into the game: Can Alex Golesh and the Tigers avoid the trap game at home? After Auburn’s narrow 17-16 win over Baylor to open the Alex Golesh era, the...
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5 Keys for Auburn to Build Momentum Going into SEC Play vs Southern Miss | The College Loop
Auburn is 1-0 after escaping Baylor with a 17-16 win, but now the Tigers have a chance to use their matchup against Southern Miss to build real momentum before SEC play begins. On tonight’s episode of The College Loop, I break down my 5 Keys for Auburn to Build Momentum Going into SEC Play vs....
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Auburn vs Baylor Reaction: Despite Offensive Woes, Tigers FINALLY win a Close One | The College Loop
The Alex Golesh Era is officially underway, and Auburn opens the 2026 season with a HUGE 17-16 victory over Baylor! Tonight, we are breaking down EVERYTHING from Auburn's thrilling season-opening win. What did we learn about Alex Golesh's team in Game 1? How did Byrum Brown perform in his Auburn...
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The Alex Golesh Era BEGINS! Auburn vs. Baylor Week 1 Pregame Show | The College Loop
The Alex Golesh Era is officially here! Auburn Football opens the 2026 season with a massive Week 1 matchup against Baylor, and The College Loop has you covered with the full pregame breakdown. In today's Auburn vs. Baylor Pregame Show, I dive into everything you need to know before kickoff,...
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5 Keys for Auburn to Beat Baylor & Start the Alex Golesh Era 1-0 | The College Loop
Auburn Football is officially back, and the Alex Golesh Era begins with a massive Week 1 matchup against Baylor! What does Auburn need to do to leave the season opener with a win? In today's episode of The College Loop, I break down my 5 Keys to Success for Auburn vs. Baylor. From the performance...
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Can Alex Golesh End Auburn's Iron Bowl Losing Streak in Year One? | The College Loop
Auburn Football's biggest game of the Way Too Early Season Preview Series is finally here. Can Alex Golesh lead the Tigers to an Iron Bowl victory over Alabama in his FIRST season on the Plains? In today's episode of The College Loop, we break down the Auburn vs. Alabama matchup and discuss what...
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Auburn's Defense Starts to Take Shape & Bryce Cain Switches to Corner?!?! | The College Loop
Auburn Football just completed its second scrimmage of fall camp, and we learned A LOT about this 2026 Tigers team! In today’s episode of The College Loop, we break down everything we learned from Auburn’s second scrimmage under head coach Alex Golesh, including the biggest standouts, what…
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Auburn Just Gave Us Our FIRST REAL Look at What They'll Look Like in 2026 | The College Loop
On today's episode of The College Loop, we break down everything we learned from Auburn's first scrimmage under Alex Golesh. How good did Byrum Brown look? Is Omar Mabson forcing his way into the running back conversation? What does the QB2 battle tell us about the depth of this roster? And…
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Alex Golesh is LOCKED IN after Week 1 of Fall Camp + 2028 QB Sam Sollie COMMITS! | The College Loop
Auburn Football has officially entered Fall Camp, and the first week is already giving us plenty to talk about! What are we learning about the Tigers under Alex Golesh? Byrum Brown and Golesh look completely locked in, the wide receiver room is making noise, Omar Mabson is climbing the depth…
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Predicting Auburn's Stat Leaders: How many yards will Byrum Brown throw for? | The College Loop
Today's episode of The College Loop is all about projecting Auburn's biggest playmakers for the 2026 season as I predict the Tigers' statistical leaders on offense and defense. Will Byrum Brown lead a high-powered passing attack? Who finishes as Auburn's top rusher and receiver? And which…
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Media Projects Auburn to Finish 12th in the SEC + Can Auburn Upset Lane Kiffin? | The College Loop
The SEC Media Poll is out, and Auburn has been projected to finish 12th in the SEC. Is the national media sleeping on Alex Golesh and the Tigers, or is that where Auburn belongs heading into the 2026 season? In today's episode of The College Loop, we break down the SEC Media Poll, discuss whether...
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What did Alex Golesh say at SEC Media Days to build HYPE for Auburn in 2026? | The College Loop
Alex Golesh took the podium at SEC Media Days, and Auburn fans finally got a deeper look into the direction of the program entering the 2026 season. Today, we're breaking down the biggest things Golesh said, what stood out most, and what it all means for Auburn football moving forward. We'll...
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Ranking Every Auburn Quarterback Since Cam Newton + Auburn vs. Georgia Preview | The College Loop
On today’s installment of The College Loop, we're ranking every Auburn starting quarterback since Cam Newton, from the 2011 season to today. Where do quarterbacks like Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, Nick Marshall, Sean White, Payton Thorne, Jackson Arnold, and the rest of Auburn's signal callers stack...
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ESPN Predicts Every Auburn Football Game... What is Auburn's best case scenario? | The College Loop
ESPN has released its latest FPI projections, including Auburn Football's win probability for every game on the 2026 schedule. Are the Tigers being underrated, overrated, or projected just right? We'll break down every matchup, discuss where the biggest surprises are, and see what ESPN believes...
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The 5 Biggest Questions Auburn Must Answer at SEC Media Days | The College Loop
The countdown to the 2026 college football season continues as Auburn heads to SEC Media Days in Tampa. Head coach Alex Golesh will be joined by quarterback Byrum Brown, defensive back Champ Anthony, and kicker Alex McPherson to represent the Tigers. What questions must they answer before fall…
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Auburn lands Safety James Branch! What does he bring? + Auburn vs Florida Preview | The College Loop
Auburn has added another piece to its 2027 recruiting class as 3-star safety James Branch commits to Alex Golesh and the Tigers. We break down what the St. Frances Academy standout brings to Auburn's defense, why this commitment matters, and what could be next on the recruiting trail. We also...
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Auburn's ESPN FPI Ranking REVEALED + Is Byrum Brown the Best QB in each matchup? | The College Loop
Today on The College Loop, we react to ESPN's newly released 2026 Preseason FPI Top 25 and discuss what Auburn's ranking says about expectations heading into Alex Golesh's first season on the Plains. Then, we tackle one of the biggest questions surrounding Auburn Football in 2026: Is Byrum Brown...
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Way Too Early Auburn vs Baylor Preview & Ranking Auburn's Position Groups | The College Loop
The Way Too Early Season Preview series begins! This week on The College Loop, we're taking our first deep dive into Auburn's 2026 season opener against Baylor. We break down what has changed for the Bears, key matchups to watch, biggest strengths and weaknesses, and whether Auburn should be...
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5 Newcomers That Will Make or Break Auburn's Season + Schedule Temperature Check | The College Loop
Who are the five newcomers that will determine Auburn Football's success in 2026? In this episode of The College Loop, we're breaking down the 5 newcomers that could make or break Auburn's season, including the players who must make an immediate impact for Alex Golesh and the Tigers to compete in...
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Alex Golesh is RECRUITING at an ELITE Level! Auburn Lands More Top Talent | The College Loop
On today's episode of The College Loop, we're breaking down Auburn's newest commitments, including: 🐅 4-Star EDGE James Pace III – One of the nation's top pass rushers from Maryland. 🐅 4-Star WR Deshawn Hall – A 6-foot-5 playmaker from Prattville with elite athleticism and huge upside. 🐅…
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Big Cat Weekend HUGE for Auburn? Tigers Land ELITE 2027 Linebacker | The College Loop
Big Cat Weekend is here, and Auburn Tigers football is already building momentum on the recruiting trail. In today’s episode of The College Loop, we break down Auburn landing an extremely athletic linebacker in the 2027 recruiting class and what this commitment could mean for the future of the...
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Auburn vs Baylor Kickoff Time REVEALED + Why Week 1 Is Massive for Auburn | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we react to the official kickoff time announcement for Auburn Football’s Week 1 showdown against Baylor and explain why this game could end up being one of the most important games of the entire 2026 season. We take an early look at the matchup, discuss why...
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Did Auburn Just Find Its Next STAR QB? | Gary Chatman Jr. Commitment Breakdown | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we react to a HUGE recruiting win for Auburn Tigers football as the Tigers land 2027 quarterback Gary Chatman Jr. Did Auburn just find its next star QB? We break down what Chatman brings to the table, why this commitment matters so early in the cycle, and...
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If the Season Started Today… Is Auburn Football Ready? | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we put Auburn Football to the test — if the season started tomorrow, what would this team actually look like? No more offseason projections, no more ‘wait and see’ — just reality. We break down who the starting quarterback would be right now, the biggest...
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Is Auburn Tigers football Recruiting Heating Up Under Alex Golesh? | The College Loop
On today’s special birthday episode of The College Loop, we break down the surging recruiting momentum for Auburn Football as head coach Alex Golesh begins to make his mark on the trail. Are the Tigers finally turning the corner with elite talent acquisition? We dive into recent commits, key...
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What Is the Best Auburn Football Team Since 2000? | The College Loop
On today’s special birthday episode of The College Loop, we’re switching things up and building my All-Time Auburn Football Team — but with a twist… this is the best team made up only of players I’ve seen during my lifetime. From legendary quarterbacks and dominant running backs to game-changing...
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Panic or Patience? Auburn Fans React to Byrum Brown’s A-Day Showing | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we kick things off with Auburn Football’s A-Day fallout —- and the fan reaction to Byrum Brown. Are the overreactions justified after a shaky spring showing, or is this exactly what you’d expect from a new QB still settling in? We break down the...
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What did we learn from Alex Golesh's first A-Day on The Plains? | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we react to the first A-Day game under Alex Golesh and break down what stood out — both good and bad — from this new-look squad. It wasn’t a clean debut for the offense, as inconsistency, stalled drives, and multiple interceptions from the quarterback group...
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What Would a GOOD A-Day Actually Look Like for Auburn? | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we take a step back and ask a critical question: what would a good A-Day actually look like for Auburn Football? With expectations building heading into Saturday’s spring game, it’s easy for fans to overreact to big plays, stat lines, and highlight moments…
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What Will Auburn ANSWER on A-Day? Biggest Questions Facing the Tigers | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we break down the biggest questions Auburn Football needs to answer on A-Day as spring practice comes to a close. With Alex Golesh’s squad continuing to take shape, this is the first real look at how this team might perform heading into the 2026 season. Can...
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Tahaad Pettiford Returns to Auburn: What It Means for the Tigers’ Future | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we react to the huge news that Tahaad Pettiford is officially returning to Auburn Tigers men's basketball — and break down exactly what it means for the program moving forward. How impactful was Pettiford as a freshman, and how big of a leap can he make in...
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Auburn Basketball Transfer Portal Gameplan: What Steven Pearl and Co. MUST Do | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we take a deep dive into Auburn Tigers men's basketball and map out exactly what the gameplan should be for Bruce Pearl and Steven Pearl as the transfer portal officially opens — how aggressive do the Tigers need to be, and what are the biggest roster...
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Is Auburn Tigers football’s Cornerback Room Ready to Lock Down the SEC? | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we take a deep dive into the Auburn Tigers football cornerback room — is this group ready to lock down SEC offenses in 2026, or are there still major question marks heading into the season? We break down the depth, key names to watch, and what this unit…
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Auburn Football’s BEST vs WORST Case Scenario for 2026 | The College Loop
On today’s episode of The College Loop, we take an early look at the ceiling and floor for Auburn Tigers football in 2026 after just one week of spring practice. Is this a team that can push toward 10 wins… or are there still too many unknowns that could hold them back? We break down the…
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Vegas Says 6.5 Wins for Auburn… Are They Sleeping on Byrum Brown? | The College Loop
Is 6.5 wins really the expectation for Auburn Tigers football in 2026… or is that number way too low with Byrum Brown under center? On today’s episode of The College Loop, we break down Auburn’s projected win total and what it says about the national perception of this program. Is this a fair…
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Why Auburn’s Wide Receiver Room Might Be ELITE in 2026 | The College Loop
In today’s episode of The College Loop, we kick things off with a deep dive into the Auburn Football wide receiver room — a group that, from top to bottom, might be one of the most efficient and complete units we’ve seen on the Plains in years. Is this the strength of the offense heading into…
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Auburn Football Spring Practice Day 1: Observations, Standouts & What It Means | The College Loop
Auburn Football is officially back on the field, and we’ve got our first real look at the Tigers in spring practice. In today’s episode of The College Loop, we break down everything from Day 1 — early observations, players who stood out right away, and what it could all mean as Auburn begins...
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5 Auburn Players Who Must Break Out During Spring Practice | The College Loop
Spring practice is right around the corner for the Auburn Tigers football, and several players have a massive opportunity in front of them. In today’s episode of The College Loop, we break down the Auburn players who need a breakout spring the most — the guys whose development could dramatically...
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Has Auburn done enough this season to justify a NCAA Tournament Appearance | The College Loop
Has Auburn Basketball done enough to hear their name called on Selection Sunday? On this episode of The College Loop, we take a closer look at Auburn’s regular season résumé and break down whether the Tigers have built a strong enough case to earn a spot in the NCAA Tournament. From key wins and...
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Position Battles that will Make or Break the Season for Auburn Football | The College Loop
Which position battles will define the season for the Auburn Tigers football program in Year One under Alex Golesh? In this episode of The College Loop, we break down the key competitions on the roster that could ultimately determine how high Auburn’s ceiling is in 2026. From quarterback to the...
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What Is Auburn Football’s Identity Under Alex Golesh in 2026? | The College Loop
In today’s episode of The College Loop, we take a deep dive into the identity of Auburn Tigers football under Alex Golesh and why the quarterback position may ultimately define everything moving forward. Is Auburn building a true tempo-driven offense? Is this program becoming quarterback-centric…
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Stay in the Loop with all things Auburn Sports. Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday as host Dylan Larck gives unique perspectives about your favorite teams and players on the Plains.
Visit thewarrapport.com for more Auburn sports coverage and content.
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