Auburn Undercover Podcast

We're still waiting to hear when defensive end Charles Moore will arrive on campus, and whether he will, so let's take a look at the latest going on with recruiting at Auburn. Brandon Marcello is joined by recruiting expert Keith Niebuhr to break down the recent commitment of graduate transfer receiver Zach Farrar, what's ahead for new enrollees, the recruitment of the nation's No. 2 quarterback and much more. We also dive into negative recruiting, which is a problem in the SEC. The negative comments from anonymous coaches about rival programs circulating in preseason magazines is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what coaches say on the recruiting trail. The guys dive into that and how sad and crazy it really gets on the recruiting trail. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now what? Auburn's top three scorers from last season are off to play professional basketball after news broke late Monday that forward Chuma Okeke will keep his name in the NBA Draft rather than return to the Plains for his junior season. Brandon Marcello and Keith Niebuhr explore the impact of Okeke's departure, the special moments of the final month of his Auburn career and what Auburn's coaches are doing to make sure they reload next year and beyond with coach Bruce Pearl. Plus, we go over a couple of names recently brought up in the graduate transfer market and what the Tigers are doing now to fill holes on the roster for the 2019-20 season in this emergency edition of the Auburn Undercover podcast. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn was unable to garner a commitment from Arkansas graduate transfer La'Michael Pettway as the receiver chose Iowa State over the Tigers, but there's another receiver on the radar. Will he provide immediate help and another piece to Auburn's offensive puzzle? The Tigers seem enamored with the idea of bringing in another receiver, no matter the body type or style. Also, Jason Caldwell fills us in on the Tigers' baseball team and what lies ahead. Could the Tigers still host a regional? What does the postseason look like for Butch Thompson's club, and what will the roster look like next season? We're always looking ahead on the Auburn Undercover podcast. Plus, an in-depth discussion with Phillip Marshall on how far the Auburn softball program has fallen since it was one run away from winning a national title just a few short years ago. Who is to blame? What's next? Can it be turned around in the coming years? There are so many questions to be answered on this episode of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We caught up with Gus Malzahn and Bruce Pearl during their first stop on the booster club circuit earlier this week, and we all already know the big news. Yes, Malzahn finally said what we've been saying for more than one month now: Joey Gatewood and Bo Nix are the top two quarterbacks. We dissect that (briefly), and also check in with Pearl on how basketball recruiting has changed for the Tigers since their run to the Final Four. That's right: you get to hear from the coaches right here on the Auburn Undercover podcast. Host Brandon Marcello also answers your questions and ends the show brainstorming the future of the podcast. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn had a huge presence at one of the biggest summer basketball tournaments of the year, and for good reason: Bruce Pearl is fresh off a run to the Final Four and two big-time prospects (Sharife Cooper and B.J. Boston) were front and center at the Nike EYBL tournament in Cartersville, Georgia. Jason Caldwell joins the podcast to discuss his takeaways from the huge tournament filled with the best 2020 talent in the country and what to expect from Auburn basketball recruiting in the months ahead of the early signing period in November. What are Auburn's chances of landing 5-star point guard like Cooper? Brandon Marcello and Caldwell weigh in. Plus, the guys discuss the pro prospects of the six Auburn players selected in the NFL Draft over the weekend, their favorites to last in the league the longest and what the 2020 NFL Draft might look like for the Tigers. Plus, what's the latest on the football recruiting front with receivers? Oh, and it's never too early to start discussing Big Cat Weekend. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn Undercover catches up with offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham in his first media appearance since he was hired in December to discuss the quarterback battle, whittling the race down to two players and what life is like after living in big cities his entire life. Host Brandon Marcello takes us on the road through Georgia to a small gathering of Auburn fans and catches up with the OC about his coaching style. Plus, Dillingham breaks down the quarterbacks and what each provides the Tigers heading into the summer, when we're almost certain to finally hear official word on which two quarterbacks are *the* guys competing for the starting job heading into the season opener against Oregon on Aug. 31 (only four months away!). Make sure to rate us on iTunes and other services you utilize to listen to the Auburn Undercover podcast. We welcome the positive and the negative! Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recruiting is heating up for Auburn basketball fresh off its run to the Final Four, and two recent developments might lead the Tigers to immediate contention for a title once again. Yes, even without its two leading scorers (Bryce Brown and Jared Harper) in the lineup, the Tigers could have the talent to be a force in the SEC next season. Auburn Undercover editor Brandon Marcello discusses the perfect scenario that might be developing behind the scenes, and how it's possible the Tigers could find the immediate answers on the recruiting trail. We also welcome 247Sports national basketball analyst Evan Daniels to discuss Auburn's Final Four run and how it affects recruiting, particularly the recent targeting of graduate transfer Rayjon Tucker. Does Evan believe the Tigers can be a consistent threat in the SEC? Brandon also answers fan questions, which feature plenty of football talk. No, this isn't quite yet a basketball-only podcast. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gus Malzahn will not say it, but his quarterback battle is down to two players: redshirt freshman Joey Gatewood and true freshman Bo Nix. Three Auburn quarterbacks had fantastic performances at the A-Day scrimmage Saturday, but our sources have long told us — and they repeated again — the quarterback battle is down to two men. Keith Niebuhr, Jason Caldwell and Brandon Marcello break down the performances of Nix and Gatewood, their improvement over the years since high school, and why they expect both quarterbacks to possibly play in the season opener Aug. 31 against Oregon. Yes, we're more than four months away, but the picture already appears to be clearing up. The guys also break down the resurgence of the Auburn offense, why it has returned to form under Malzahn's guidance and whether the impact performances by Seth Williams and Matthew Hill will carry over into the fall for the receivers. Also, what are the pieces most concerning to the guys? Is there a hole to fix on defense? Which two players surprised us the most? Our answers vary, and for good reason. Listen to the newest episode of the Auburn Undercover podcast as we zero in on the completion of spring practices and give you a full breakdown of what occurred behind closed doors during the 15 days of drills, including the only open scrimmage of the spring, from our team of insiders. Make sure to rate the Auburn Undercover podcast while you're here, and check out our introductory offer with 30% off an annual subscription to Auburn247: https://247sports.com/college/auburn/Article/Introducing-30-off-an-annual-subscription-to-Auburn247-131050703/ Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Phillip Marshall are back from covering Auburn's incredible run in the Final Four, and they're wondering what would have happened had the referees not stepped into the spotlight during the national semifinal against Virginia in the final seconds. Auburn Undercover's Keith Niebuhr steps in to host the newest episode of the podcast as we discuss the controversial ending to the Tigers' season, and why we believe they would have won a national championship had the right calls been made by the referees in the final seconds. The guys also discuss what's next for Auburn as the Tigers try to replace seniors Bryce Brown, Horace Spencer and Malik Dunbar, and junior point guard Jared Harper, who announced Tuesday he will leave school after the spring semester to pursue the NBA. Harper and Brown formed the best backcourt in ages at Auburn, so what's next for the Tigers as they lose their assists leader and the No. 1 three-point shooter in school history? The guys discuss that, the recruiting class and so much more as they reflect on an incredible postseason run led by coach Bruce Pearl and what's on the horizon in the coming years for the Auburn basketball program. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Niebuhr, Brandon Marcello and Phillip Marshall are here to talk history. The guys break down the amazing run by Auburn to the Final Four, and provide some inside details on what it's like watching these Tigers up close as they carry a 12-game winning streak into a matchup with No. 1 seed Virginia. From stories in the locker room, to Chuma Okeke's devastating injury and a rallying cry from his Auburn teammates, this historic run to the program's first Final Four is not short on storylines or amazing moments on the court and behind the scenes. Brandon shares his stories from courtside and in the locker room, Phillip provides his perspective on what this team fits in Auburn history and much more in the latest episode of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. The trio also provide their prediction for Auburn vs. Virginia in the Final Four. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Auburn Undercover podcast takes another look at North Carolina as host Brandon Marcello is joined by 247Sports college basketball analyst Jerry Meyer to break down the matchups and what to expect Friday night between Auburn and the Tar Heels in the Sweet 16. This podcast comes to you live (via tape delay) from Kansas City, where we're setting up for a huge showdown between the Tigers and Tar Heels at the Sprint Center in downtown Kansas City. Brandon also takes a few of your questions, and updates things on the football field as spring practices continue on the Plains. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The run is not over. Auburn is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time in 16 years (2003), and the opponent is none other than No. 1 seed North Carolina. Auburn Undercover editor Brandon Marcello returns to the Plains and reflects on a historic week in Salt Lake City, where he watched the demolition of the Kansas Jayhawks from courtside. What must the Tigers do to keep this winning streak alive during the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament? Brandon shares his thoughts and more intel. The podcast also welcomes Ross Martin of InsideCarolina.com to provide fans a better understanding of North Carolina's roster, the matchups the Tigers must face and how the Tar Heels are similar to Auburn offensively and much different in another key area. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Niebuhr hosts the Auburn Undercover podcast as Brandon Marcello drives home from an incredible week in Nashville, where the Auburn Tigers won four games in four days to win the program's first SEC Tournament title since 1985. The guys recap the historic weekend for Auburn, which ended with a dominant 84-64 victory against Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship. It was the best game of the Bruce Pearl era, and to do it against his old program had to be special for the Tigers' coach. We discuss that, the emergence of Chuma Okeke, the return of Austin Wiley and why Auburn was so much better than Tennessee for a third straight time. The guys also break down Auburn's NCAA Tournament draw and why Brandon believes the Selection Committee gave Auburn a raw deal. They preview the Tigers' first-round opponent, New Mexico State, and whether this Auburn team can reach the Sweet 16 with games against NMSU and potentially Kansas in Salt Lake City. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The merge is here. Auburn Undercover and Inside The Auburn Tigers are now under one roof, and to celebrate we've got everyone sitting at The Roundtable to discuss the basketball team's huge upset of Tennessee and their hopes for a deep run in the SEC and NCAA tournaments. Mark Murphy, Jason Caldwell, Phillip Marshall, Keith Niebuhr and Brandon Marcello break down the Tigers' four-game winning streak that hit a high point with an 84-80 victory against No. 5 Tennessee on Saturday, discuss the Tigers' great draw in the SEC Tournament and how they believe they will perform in the NCAA Tournament next week. Bruce Pearl's bunch seems much more prepared and built to be a team to make noise in March compared to last season, when they limped down the stretch with injuries. The guys also discuss the latest in recruiting, break down the baseball and softball teams heading into their SEC openers this weekend. We didn't forget about football, either. Who stood out to us at Auburn's Pro Day? What do we expect when spring practices begin Monday on campus? It's a loaded show for the first ever Auburn Undercover Podcast with Inside The Auburn Tigers. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Auburn Undercover Roundtable returns as Brandon Marcello is joined by Phillip Marshall and Keith Niebuhr to discuss a variety of subjects — and go off-topic a time or two — on this jampacked episode. The guys discuss Auburn's come-from-behind victory at Alabama, what it means and whether the Tigers can knock off No. 5 Tennessee in the regular-season finale. Boy, Chuma Okeke certainly looks like the most talented player on the court, too, doesn't he? The guys discuss the matchups between Auburn and the Volunteers, what's ahead in the postseason and whether the crowd will be a factor as spring break hits the calendar this weekend on campus. Plus, Keith has all the recruiting intel and whether news is on the horizon. The guys also discuss the future of the quarterback position at Auburn and how that will affect recruiting in 2020 and beyond. The guys also wonder about a baseball player's name and a possible connection to the Patrick Swayze classic "Road House," discuss the AAF and XFL, past minor-league football leagues and share their takes on the potential rule changes coming to overtime and targeting penalties in college football. Oh, and why do Power 5 college basketball programs always go after flash-in-the-pan coaches from smaller leagues? The guys have a lot of thoughts on all of the above in this week's edition of the Roundtable on the Auburn Undercover Podcast. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Auburn247 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Keith Niebuhr reflect on a tragic day in Beauregard and Lee County, how we can all help with the recovery from the tornado that struck our community and why sports can bring us all together to regroup and rebuild. The guys break down the Auburn basketball team's win against Mississippi State and what it means for the Tigers' NCAA Tournament seeding. A big week lies ahead at Alabama and against No. 5 Tennessee, and wins will only help Auburn's seeding in the upcoming SEC and NCAA tournaments. How high could Auburn jump in the NCAA Tournament? Brandon and Keith break it down. Plus, Keith discusses yet another big weekend of visitors for the football program and which high-profile recruits you need to know about, including a big-time quarterback. The guys also share why they believe big things are on the horizon for Auburn baseball. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn avoided disaster with a 78-75 victory at Georgia, and now the eyes are set on the horizon: three top-tier teams to end the regular season. The NCAA's NET rankings have placed Auburn at No. 23 entering the final week of the season as the Tigers prepare to face teams all considered "quadrant 1" opponents: Mississippi State, Alabama and Tennessee. Victories will mean improved seeding for the Tigers, who avoided the NCAA Tournament bubble with a win Wednesday at lowly Georgia. Auburn shouldn't look at the next three games as challenges. No, these are opportunities to improve Auburn's spot in NCAA Tournament bracket (unless the Tigers crumble down the stretch and land on the bubble with an 0-4 mark, including a loss in the SEC Tournament). Brandon Marcello breaks down the numbers, key injuries and much more in the newest episode of the Auburn Undercover podcast. The senior editor for AUC also discusses what the elevation of Travis Williams to co-defensive coordinator on the football field means for the coach and the program. He also answers listeners' questions concerning Auburn football and the always-popular football complex. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn Undercover's Roundtable returns as Brandon Marcello, Phillip Marshall, Ron Sanders and Keith Niebuhr discuss the Auburn-Georgia rivalry shifting to October, the basketball team's NCAA Tournament hopes, what we're hearing on facility plans at Auburn and the impact of the commitment of a 4-star receiver. Also, we discuss why Auburn's plan to update facilities piece by piece without much of a plan needs to come to an end, and Phillip and Brandon are here to offer a solution.. The Kentucky loss didn't quite affect Auburn basketball as badly as once first thought, either. But will we ever see a fully healthy Austin Wiley? Will the center return to Auburn next season? The guys also talk more about athletics director Allen Greene's one-on-one interview with Auburn Undercover, the latest with the baseball team and more. Oh, and we play our newest messages on the Auburn Undercover hotline. Auburn fans Tom, Will and Kimmerville give their takes on Auburn football and basketball and one fan has an interesting nickname for a coach that came and left Auburn without much fanfare. Full coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/auburn247 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn athletics director Allen Greene sits down with Auburn Undercover to discuss his first year at Auburn, what's next for the department and why building a football operations complex is the first big domino he wants to push on campus. Editor Brandon Marcello discusses the one-one-one interview, which includes an interesting perspective from Greene on coach Gus Malzahn's personality and whether he was in danger of losing his job after a sixth season as the Tigers' football coach. Brandon dives into the interview, providing context to Greene's explanations and also explains what's next for the program in Year 2 of the Greene era. It's an exclusive interview you will not hear anywhere else. Full transcript of interview: https://auburn.247sports.com/LongFormArticle/1-on-1-with-Auburn-athletics-director-Allen-Greene-on-Gus-Malzahn-facilities-football-operations-complex-fundraising-more-129332418/ Full Auburn coverage: https://auburn.247sports.com Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuburnUndercover Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auburn247sports/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Roundtable is back on the Auburn Undercover Podcast, and boy do we have some opinions to share on Auburn's facilities. Brandon Marcello, Phillip Marshall, Keith Niebuhr and Ronnie Sanders discuss a variety of subjects in this jam-packed, hour-long episode but the biggest topic was how Auburn has fallen behind in the facilities race in all sports except for basketball. How did it happen? Will it be fixed under athletics director Allen Greene and what is taking so long to push these plans forward rather than allowing them to stagnate like so many master plans and other surveys conducted by Auburn over the last decade? The guys discuss what they're hearing behind the scenes at Auburn, what's next and what needs to be done to catch up in the SEC arms race and set the football program (and others) to experience consistent success for the first time since the late 1980s. Sure, Auburn has great seasons but it hasn't had back-to-back 10-win seasons since Pat Dye was at the controls winning SEC titles and renovating Jordan-Hare Stadium and building a new athletics complex. New facilities and winning. Coincidence? We think not. The guys also discuss the Auburn basketball team's baffling loss to Ole Miss, the Tigers' NCAA Tournament hopes and what they see happening down the stretch. Keith also updates us on the latest with recruiting, including a pair of offensive lineman commitments, and the guys share the stars they're looking forward to watching from the 2019 signing class. Phillip also previews the baseball and softball seasons. It's a jampacked episode filled with all of the entertainment and behind-the-scenes info you love. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the top recruits in Auburn history is out the door. Former 5-star offensive tackle Calvin Ashley left the Auburn football program Monday after making little-to-no impact on the field. For an offensive line already in dire need of depth, what happens now? And what does Ashley's departure say about Gus Malzahn, if anything? Auburn Undercover editor Brandon Marcello discusses Ashley's departure, the fallout and much more. Meanwhile, the Auburn basketball team continues to be frustrating to watch, particularly on the road. The issue seems simple, but can Auburn fix it? The Tigers need an inside man, and the answer appears to be Austin Wiley, but can he stay healthy long enough to develop into a threat? The season is ticking toward an end, and at the halfway point of the SEC schedule Wiley has yet to make a tremendous impact. Will he? Brandon discusses that as well. Oh, and is Auburn still on pace to be an NCAA Tournament team? Brandon also answers listeners' questions regarding facilities, football, basketball and recruiting on the newest episode of The Auburn Undercover Podcast. Visit https://auburn.247sports.com for full coverage To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Niebuhr and Brandon Marcello discuss the finer points of the 2019 signing class at Auburn, and what it means for the future. Keith has his sleepers, stars and players he expects to make an immediate impact in spring practices. And what about Auburn's offensive line? The Tigers signed only three players in the 2019 class, but followed it up with a 2020 commitment just one day following National Signing Day. Will Auburn be OK with its depth in 2019 and beyond? The guys take a look at the numbers and discuss the Tigers' potential and the prospects. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Niebuhr and Brandon Marcello break down what to expect between now and National Signing Day for Auburn as the drama builds around several Auburn prospects, and Tigers commitment George Pickens, the incredible receiver out of Hoover High. The guys also share their latest intel and Crystal Ball picks heading into the biggest recruiting day of the spring. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn has a new offensive coordinator, but let's not bury the lede. Gus Malzahn will, finally, call plays without interference starting with the Music City Bowl and continuing through at least the 2019 season. After several seasons of an offensive coordinator (Rhett Lashlee and then Chip Lindsey) calling the plays, and Malzahn later meddling with those play calls during games, the Auburn offense will again be all Malzahn. Simply put, it's one clear voice on the headsets instead of two. Why was that the case to begin with? We discuss that at length this week. "It's Gus Malzahn's Show" on the Auburn Undercover Roundtable this week as the guys discuss what this means for the future of the Auburn football program and whether we'll see any differences in the Music City Bowl against Purdue. Also, who is Kenny Dillingham, the new quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator? Well, we know who he isn't: the Tigers' play caller. What did we make of that letter to Auburn fans penned by athletics director Allen Greene? Was he targeting the media with his comments on "rumors and speculation" affecting the "Auburn family" in a negative fashion? Was he pointing to the fans? Why make those comments? We discuss. We also look at the huge recruiting weekend before the early signing period, what to expect in the near future and what areas Auburn is still trying to shore up before Dec. 19 hits the recruiting calendar. Oh, and how about the hot start by Bruce Pearl and his pride of Tigers? The guys discuss Auburn's big three-game swing coming up and the trip to Birmingham to face UAB this week. Plus, what does the addition of Danjel Purifoy mean for the Tigers? We also get a few updates on the behind-the-scenes action of the coaching carousel across the country and the latest talk in the industry from publisher and industry insider Ronnie Sanders. The Auburn Undercover Roundtable is hosted by Auburn Undercover editor Brandon Marcello, along with guests Keith Niebuhr (recruiting analyst), Phillip Marshall (the dean of Auburn writers) and Sanders. It's a supersized episode titled "It's Gus Malzahn's Show." Enjoy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gus Malzahn is looking for a new offensive coordinator, but in doing so he has to follow a few rules. He wants Hugh Freeze, yes, but at what cost? Is Auburn willing to pay for him? And, for that matter, is Auburn willing to give the former Ole Miss head coach a multi-year deal? The Auburn Undercover Roundtable is back to discuss the first domino to fall from the fallout of Malzahn agreeing to remain at Auburn, but with stipulations. Selling the school on a multi-year deal for an offensive coordinator appears to be a non-starter, and one Malzahn discovered this week will prove difficult to overcome in his search for a new staff member following the departure of OC Chip Lindsey to Kansas. Is it fair to Gus Malzahn? Is this his own making? The guys discuss the situation and why there is blame to go around on both sides in the search for an OC, and how many in the coaching industry know they will not have autonomy of the offense should they come to Auburn. But the ultimate puppeteers in this comedy of errors reside within the administration, which is doing everything in their power to assure their coach is hamstrung for the remainder of his career on the Plains. The program is already seeing the effects stemming from the compromise the parties reached last week, and the damage to the Auburn football program is just beginning. Can the course be corrected? The Roundtable discusses the craziness that is the relationship between Auburn and its head coach, along with a bad Tuesday for Auburn on the recruiting trail, a welcome piece of news on a linebacker and what the future holds for the program as the Tigers again search for a new starting quarterback. The Auburn Undercover Roundtable is hosted by insider Brandon Marcello and includes guests Phillip Marshall, the dean of Auburn sports writers; Keith Niebuhr, recruiting analyst; and Ronnie Sanders, industry insider and publisher of Auburn Undercover. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The saga continues between Gus Malzahn, Auburn president Steven Leath and board of trustees member Raymond Harbert. The administration has asked Malzahn to compromise on several items involving his contract and his salary pool for his assistants to remain Auburn’s head coach heading into 2019. Still, the president is acting as if it’s business as usual for the athletics department, even with the future of a six-year head coach of a major SEC program hanging in the balance because of his demands. Who is to blame for this ordeal? Why is it taking so long to hear a final resolution? Has anyone ever done such a thing at a major football program? We certainly haven’t seen it and the ongoing negotiations are not only unprecedented but downright befuddling for the Auburn Undercover Roundtable. Brandon Marcello, Phillip Marshall and Ronnie Sanders of Auburn Undercover sit down to dissect the crazy story of how Auburn tried to force Malzahn out of the job, only to find out he wanted to stay despite them handcuffing him for the foreseeable future. Will Malzahn accept the terms? He’s leaning that way but anything can happen. After all, this is Auburn. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Believe it or not, rumors are still swirling about Gus Malzahn's future at Auburn heading into the Iron Bowl. This is Auburn, so don't ever count any possibility out when it comes to a coaches' future. The Auburn Undercover Roundtable discuss Malzahn, the obvious changes coming to the staff should he return next season as the head coach, the recruitment of Clemson quarterback transfer Kelly Bryant and whether Auburn will land him and much more. Editor Brandon Marcello, columnist Phillip Marshall, recruiting analyst Keith Niebuhr and publisher Ronnie Sanders also discuss the coaching carousel across the country, the Auburn basketball team's run in the Maui Invitational, the signing of point guard Tyrell "Turbo" Jones and whether Auburn has any shot at knocking off No. 1 Alabama in the Iron Bowl this week. It's a jam packed episode filled to the brim and ready for Auburn fans to scarf down on this Thanksgiving holiday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gus Malzahn has the support of his athletics director and school president, so what does it all mean? Changes are still afoot for the Auburn football program. Staff changes are certainly coming on the offensive side of the football and The Auburn Undercover Roundtable is here to tell you what to expect and who to hear about in the coming month as a dramatic regular season winds down on the Plains and a busy offseason certainly comes around the corner. The guys also discuss the possibility of Clemson transfer quarterback Kelly Bryant coming to Auburn and much more in this roundtable discussion with publisher Ronnie Sanders, editor Brandon Marcello, columnist Phillip Marshall and recruiting analyst Keith Niebuhr. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn vs. Mississippi State pits two teams with the same strengths, weaknesses and questions against each other Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi. Neither team has lit the world on fire with their offenses, but their defensive lines have been absolutely stellar throughout the season. The only big difference is that one team is ranked in the top 10 nationally (Auburn) and the other is coming off disturbing back-to-back losses to Kentucky and Florida in which the Bulldogs scored only 13 points. Still, these teams have a lot more in common than some might think. In fact, one might say it's like looking in the mirror when these two programs meet Saturday inside Davis Wade Stadium. Brandon Marcello hosts a new episode of the Auburn Undercover podcast and previews the upcoming game, and provides his thoughts on both teams, before grabbing more intel from analyst and former Mississippi State quarterback Matt Wyatt, who provides much more information on what's happening in Starkville on the field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Auburn Undercover podcast is a one-man show this week, but do not despair, we do have a guest! AUC editor Brandon Marcello is joined by SEC Network analyst and former Auburn offensive lineman Cole Cubelic to discuss Auburn's offensive woes and much more. Brandon discusses the perceived regression of quarterback Jarrett Stidham and the entire Auburn offense. Brandon and Cole discuss Stidham not throwing to wide-open receivers, why the offensive line hasn't quite improved as expected and the guys also look around the SEC to figure out where the Tigers stand in the pack. Brandon also gives a brief preview of Southern Miss and why the offense could have issues against the Golden Eagles' defense this weekend before hitting the road for a crucial stretch that starts with Mississippi State in Starkville next week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Auburn Roundtable returns to discuss No. 7 Auburn's big showdown against No. 12 LSU and much more on a jam-packed episode of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. Auburn Undercover's Brandon Marcello, Keith Niebuhr and Phillip Marshall discuss the game, why they believe LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is in for a rude awakening inside Jordan-Hare Stadium, the concerns with Auburn's running game, the strengths of LSU's defensive line, why the numbers may skew things for LSU's running attack and much more. The guys also preview a huge recruiting weekend for the football and basketball programs, and they also believe news might be on the way for both Gus Malzahn and Bruce Pearl on the commitment front. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Auburn Undercover Roundtable returns to review the Tigers' 21-16 victory against Washington and what it means going forward this season. Auburn Undercover editor Brandon Marcello, publisher Ronnie Sanders, columnist Phillip Marshall and recruiting analyst Keith Niebuhr discuss the Tigers and more fallout from Week 1. Is the Auburn running game something to worry about? What can Auburn do to correct its issues with run blocking and the lack of touchdowns in the red zone? The guys ponder those questions and more, and give kudos to the gutsy play calls on offense and defense in the fourth quarter that proved to be the difference in the game. The guys also discuss the other big games from Week 1 and whether LSU is getting too much credit for knocking off Miami on Sunday. Plus, the Auburn Undercover crew discusses the mess at Florida State, Jimbo Fisher's debut at Texas A&M, the games we have our eyes on this weekend and what we expect to see Saturday when Auburn hosts FCS foe Alabama State inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Auburn Roundtable returns for its final bout in talking season. No. 9 Auburn finally opens the season Saturday against No. 6 Washington at the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic, and the guys are full of opinions about the game and much more in college football. Auburn Undercover editor Brandon Marcello, columnist Phillip Marshall, publisher Ronnie Sanders and recruiting analyst Keith Niebuhr preview the game and share what they believe to be the challenges the Tigers will face against the Huskies inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Will Auburn's offensive line hold up against Washington's defensive front? Can Auburn get its running game going with a new starter? Will turnovers pop up once again for Auburn, which has lost two straight games dating back to last season inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium? The guys talk all about the Tigers and Huskies, and the scandal at Ohio State rocking college football. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn Undercover editor Brandon Marcello, columnist Phillip Marshall and recruiting analyst Keith Neibuhr sit down to preview preseason practice and much more in the triumphant return of The Roundtable. The guys sit around and discuss the weakest spots on the roster heading into preseason camp, why J.B. Grimes has the toughest job of everyone on the Auburn coaching staff and why several moves could be made along the offensive line when preseason camp gets underway at Auburn. They also discuss athletics director Allen Greene's adjustment time at Auburn, whether a football facility is on the horizon for Gus Malzahn's football program, Auburn's strength of schedule, trap games for the 2018 season, the possibility of a handful more of commitments in the next couple of weeks, why Phillip is not concerned about anything on defense and much more. The guys also weigh in on the controversy at Ohio State and whether Urban Meyer should keep his job. It's a jampacked episode in the exciting return of The Auburn Roundtable presented by AuburnUndercover.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello is amped up for his latest podcast. He has thoughts — oh, he has thoughts! — on Tony Barbee's denial of sub-tweeting Auburn during its blowout in the NCAA Tournament. That's not all he talks about in the latest episode of the Auburn Undercover podcast, however. He discusses the status of Bruce Pearl, the future of Auburn basketball, the NBA prospects for two Auburn players and what/if any timeline there is to figure out Pearl's future on the Plains. He also discusses football and the return of spring practice after a 12-day break in this episode presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek break down Auburn's draw in the NCAA Tournament and whether the Tigers can reach the Sweet 16 in this fast-reaction episode. Plus, they discuss the Tigers' reaction to learning they were a No. 4 seed and what might be different in practices this week before facing No. 13 seed College of Charleston in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The Auburn Undercover podcast is presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn didn't place a player on the first team of the coaches' all-SEC list, a first for an SEC champion. Why did it happen? Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek discuss the strange omission and wonder if there is a deeper reason why the Tigers were snubbed. Also, what does the future hold for the Tigers in the SEC Tournament? The guys discuss that, NCAA Tournament seeding and spring football practice, and also answer listener questions in this latest episode of the Auburn Undercover podcast presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn basketball had three games to wrap up the SEC and now it comes down to the season finale. Can Auburn fight off its tired legs, lack of depth and uneven play on defense to knock off South Carolina and win its first SEC title since 1999? A loss at Arkansas didn't provide much hope for a turnaround for Bryce Brown and Jared Harper, who both continue to struggle shooting the basketball, but will they be rested in time for Saturday's big game against the Gamecocks? Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek break it all down and give you an inside look at the basketball program heading into the biggest game of this millenium. The show is presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek discuss Auburn's chase for an SEC title while dealing with a heartbreaking injury to center Anfernee McLemore. Can Auburn finish what they started by winning an SEC Championship during the final two weeks of the season? First up on that quest is Alabama. The episode is presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek preview No. 10 Auburn's showdown with Kentucky, which enters Wednesday night's game at Auburn Arena on an uncommon three-game losing streak. Will Bryce Brown play? Should fans boo Tony Barbee? The guys weigh in. We also talk Auburn recruiting, the beginning of the softball season and the upcoming baseball season. The guys also answer listener questions during this episode presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek return to break down Auburn's National Signing Day haul and whether it was a success and they discuss the basketball team with and without Bryce Brown and what it could mean for the team's postseason outlook. They also answer listeners' questions, discuss a football-only facility for Gus Malzahn and much more (including a dive into pop culture) in this episode of the Auburn Undercover podcast presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek discuss Auburn's amazing run to No. 11 in the AP poll and what challenges remain for Bruce Pearl's Tigers on the basketball court as they inch closer to the halfway point of the SEC season. The guys also discuss a little bit of Auburn football, athletics director Allen Greene and the athletic department's financial recordkeeping. The Auburn Undercover podcast is presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek break down the pending hire of athletics director Allen Greene, and why it makes sense and why others are questioning the move. They also discuss the hiring of J.B. Grimes as the offensive line coach and what it means in the trenches. The guys also break down the Auburn basketball team's 14-game winning streak ending at Alabama and what it means for the future. The podcast is presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello is joined by recruiting analyst Keith Niebuhr to discuss the commitment of running back Harold Joiner to Auburn, the visits of 14 prospects on campus and the big names fans need to keep an eye on during the final three weekends before signing day. Also, Brandon breaks down the basketball team's rise to No. 17 in the Associated Press rankings. The Auburn Undercover podcast is presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek shoot down an Auburn football rumor, dissect the impact of quarterback Jarrett Stidham returning to Auburn, provide an update on the athletics director search and examine the basketball team's 14-1 start to the season. Will the Tigers reach the NCAA Tournament? The guys also answer listener questions during this jampacked episode of the Auburn Undercover podcast presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek break down what the departures of four Auburn stars mean for the future of the football program, the chances of quarterback Jarrett Stidham leaving for the NFL Draft and they point out how and why the Auburn basketball team has been so successful so far this season. The Auburn Undercover podcast is presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek discuss the mystery of cornerback Carlton Davis' absence in Atlanta, the health of running back Kerryon Johnson and the weird vibe surrounding UCF and the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. The show, recorded in Atlanta, is brought to you by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Auburn Undercover recruiting reporter Keith Niebuhr joins Brandon Marcello to preview the first early signing period in college football history and what to expect at Auburn on signing day and beyond as the Tigers try to close out a sixth straight top-10 signing class. Are any surprises in store for the Tigers? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek discuss the impact of Kerryon Johnson returning to practice and what is expected from him for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl. Oh, and that game is weird, isn't it? The UCF coaching staff is working for two schools and many believe Auburn will enter the game disappointed it didn't reach the College Football Playoff. So, which team has the upperhand? We discuss that, the basketball team's hot 9-1 start and much more. The episode is presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brandon Marcello and Michael Niziolek discuss a strange Sunday that led to a seven-year, $49 million deal for Auburn coach Gus Malzahn and the impact it will have on the football program in the immediate future. The guys also discuss the Peach Bowl matchup against UCF and a little hoops action on this episode presented by WeHaveDoughnuts.com. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices