On The Line

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe continue their preseason depth chart series by examining the linebacker position. Which players will contribute outside of Owen Pappoe and Zakoby McClain? Does Auburn have quality depth at linebacker? They speak with Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer to get an update on fall camp. In the second hour, they take a look at the preseason coaches poll that was released. What teams will exceed expectations? What teams will fail to meet expectations? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe break down the depth chart at defensive line for Auburn. Is the transition to the 3-4 scheme going to be a problem for this group? They speak with Jeremy Law of RadioAlabama Sports to discuss Alabama football through fall camp. What is going on with the Crimson Tide a few days into the new year? The guys rank all 14 SEC defenses. All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe are joined by Christian Clemente of AuburnSports.com to talk about day one of Auburn football's fall camp. What were the takeaways from the various media availability opportunities on the first day of camp? They continue their preseason depth chart series with the offensive line. Why is there room for optimism with the offensive line in 2021? All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the top three storylines going into fall camp for the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide. They speak with Zac Blackerby of the Locked On Auburn podcast to get his thoughts on the beginning of fall camp, and former Auburn Tiger and current UCF defensive end Big Kat Bryant's comments about Auburn. In the second hour, they take a look at Heisman odds. Which players do they have the most confidence in to win the award at the end of the season? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss Big Kat Bryant's confusing comments about his former program. Can UCF beat Auburn? The guys rank their top five most important players for Auburn in the 2021 season. They speak with Jeremy Law of RadioAlabama Sports to discuss Alabama football's storylines as the Crimson Tide head into fall camp. All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Lance Dawe and Jacob Hillman are joined by Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer for the entire first hour of the show to talk Madden ratings, LSU quarterback Myles Brennan sustaining a serious injury, and some guys Auburn fans should be looking at as fall camp rapidly approaches. In the second hour, the guys talk about some of the most exciting matchup in week 2 of the college football season. They also talk with Luke Robinson of the Locked on Bama podcast to put a bow on the SEC expansion... for now. They also talk about why Alabama may be in line for a resurgence on the defensive side of the ball. All of that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line!

Lance Dawe and Jacob Hillman rank Auburn's top 5 incoming freshmen based on how quickly they can make an impact for the Auburn Tigers. They also talk with Chris Gordy of Locked on SEC to talk about the SEC expansion, as well as the playoff expansion. In the second hour, the guys are joined by Zac Blackerby of the Locked on Auburn podcast to get the Auburn perspective on all of the things going on in the SEC. The guys also hand out awards for their preseason SEC Honor Roll: Who's the most accurate passer? Who has the strongest arm? Who's the toughest to bring down? All of that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line!

Lance Dawe, Jacob Hillman, and Dylan Larck talk about JT Thor and Sharife Cooper being selected in the second round of the NBA Draft, They talk with Brad Law with the Auburn Sports Network about the SEC expansion. Could we see 10 conference games on the schedule in the future? The guys also spoke with Connor O'Gara of Saturday Down South to get his take on Bo Nix. To wrap up the show, Christian Clemente of Auburnsports.com to talk about how Auburn has been hitting the recruiting trail over the past couple of weeks. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line!

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe are joined by Jacob Hillman and Dylan Lark to discuss the Auburn running back depth chart. Who is the third guy behind Tank Bigsby and Shaun Shivers? Aaron Rodgers reported to Packers camp on Wednesday. Who won the spat between Rodgers and the Packers? The NBA Draft takes place Thursday night. What are the guys final assessments on Sharife Cooper and JT Thor? They rank their top 5 games of week 1 in college football. What group of 5 games should everyone pay attention to? David Pollack says that Arizona State is the team to watch in PAC-12. Who else should be on everyone's radars? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe begin their preseason depth chart series with the quarterback position. What does the position hold for Auburn this year? They speak with Zac Blackerby of the Locked on Auburn podcast to discuss Sharife Cooper and JT Thor's NBA Draft prospects. Where will the two be drafted? The guys break down which decade was the best decade for Auburn football. Is it the 1980s or the 2010s? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Jacob Hillman discuss conference realignment saga in college athletics. What questions should we be asking as Texas and Oklahoma asked for membership into the SEC? What is the next domino to fall? They take a look at the Preseason SEC Media Poll. Which team will exceed expectations? Which team will fail to meet expectations? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Jacob Hillman discuss Damari Alston's commitment to the Tigers. What similarities does Alston have to current Auburn RB Tank Bigsby? The two discuss the ever-changing situation in college football with Oklahoma and Texas at the epicenter. How extreme could the change be? All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the possibility of Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC. Is this good for Auburn? They also break down what happens to the rest of college football if the Longhorns and the Sooners join the league. Is this the end of the college football as we know it? All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the teams that spoke on Thursday at SEC Media Days. What is the one question they would have for each team? They recap what Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin had to say at the podium. What was their biggest takeaway? Lance asked Harsin a question about the culture he is bringing to the Auburn program. What did they think of his answer? Auburn linebacker Owen Pappoe joins the show live from Hoover. What is his message to his teammates heading into 2021? Terry calls in to discuss Harsin being judged on his performance against Alabama. How will he handle the pressure? Bo Nix said that players should come to Auburn expecting to beat Alabama. What do they think of Nix's comments? Voice of the Auburn Tigers Andy Burcham joins the show. What are his thoughts on Auburn and SEC expansion. Where do Noah and Lance have Auburn finishing in the west? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the teams that spoke on Wednesday at SEC Media Days. Does Alabama's offense take a step back in 2021? Robbie Weinstein of 247 Sports joins the show live to talk Vanderbilt. What does he think of Auburn transfer safety Donovan Kaufman? Chris Gordy of Houston's SportsTalk 790 and Locked On SEC joins the show. Who does he have challenging Alabama in the SEC? They discuss the Houston Chronicle's report of Oklahoma and Texas wanting to join the SEC. How would that impact the college football landscape? Tony Barnhart of the SEC Network joins the show. What are his expectations for Auburn in 2021? Chris Stewart of the Crimson Tide Sports Network joins the show. What was the last year like broadcasting and now transitioning back to full capacity. All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the teams that spoke on Tuesday at SEC Media Days. Why is everyone so high on Ole Miss? Georgia took the podium on Tuesday. What did Kirby Smart and JT Daniels have to say about Demetris Robertson? Dave Schultz of WNSP 105.5 FM in Mobile joins the guys live from Hoover. What does he expect Alabama tomorrow? Brandon Marcello of 247 Sports joins the show. What his thoughts on where Auburn finishes in the SEC West? Georgia was successful in the transfer portal. What did JT Daniels have to say about Georgia's recruiting? They discuss Tennessee and Josh Heupel. What is success for the Vols in 2021? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe take on day one of SEC Media Days. They look into what Dan Mullen had to say about new starting quarterback Emory Jones. What will he bring to this offense in 2021? They talk about what Dan Mullen said about his defense from 2020. They speak to Jake Crain of the Jboy Show and get his thoughts on day one of SEC Media Days. All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss one question for each team appearing at day one of SEC Media Days. Florida, LSU and South Carolina make for an interesting day one at the event. The guys break down three reasons from an Auburn graduate why Alabama may not win the SEC championship in 2021. They play Fill in the Blank Friday. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss Bo Nix and Owen Pappoe being the Auburn representatives in Hoover for SEC Media Days. What does this mean? They look at conference championship odds for Playing the Line. Which favorite is most likely to not win its conference title? They continue their Auburn schedule analysis by discussing the toughest and easiest matchups for the Tigers. What SEC teams do they think Auburn should handle with ease? They discuss the expecations for Auburn in 2021 under Bryan Harsin. Should they be equal or greater than what expectations Gus Malzahn brought? Jacob Hillman joins the show to discuss how each Auburn draftee fits into his organization. How soon could Richard Fitts make the jump to the big leagues? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss their five reasons why Auburn will finish above fifth in the SEC West. They play another round of Coach/Coordinator/Fire. Lance speaks with Zac Blackerby from the Locked On Auburn Podcast about surprising Auburn records. They continue their Auburn football schedule analysis with the Iron Bowl. How good does Alabama look going into the 2021 football season? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe are joined by Jeremy Law of RadioAlabama for the first 30 minutes of the show to discuss who the most important player is for Auburn and Alabama. Is the answer obvious for both teams? Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer joins the show. Would Auburn fans rather have Bo Nix right now or Jarrett Stidham transferring in from Baylor to Auburn? Noah and Lance open the second hour discussing if there will be a go-to receiver for Bo Nix in 2021. Who do they think are contenders for that label? They continue their Auburn schedule analysis for 2021 with South Carolina. Are the Gamecocks currently the worst team in the SEC? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe rank their top five Auburn wide receivers going into the 2021 season. Who do they rank as Auburn's best receiver? They take a glance at Auburn's top three wide receivers from last season. Was Seth Williams really Auburn's best receiver? Noah and Lance talk about class of 2022 recruit Micah Pollard's commitment to Michigan. All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe are joined by Christian Clemente of auburnsports.com for the first hour of the show to discuss Auburn's recent commitments. How big of a deal was it to pick up these recruits after a slow start? They dive into what Christian evaluated at Auburn basketball practice this week. Who might be the new three-point specialist off the bench? They take a look at what is ahead on the recruiting trail for Auburn. What does the traffic light look like now? It's fill in the blank Friday. What golfer's bag would you walk up to and take a club out of? The Auburn schedule analysis continues with Mississippi State. Will the Bulldogs even be bowling in 2021? All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the addition of Georgia transfer Demetris Robertson. What can he add to this offense? They take a look at the Micah Riley-Ducker commitment. Does this ease the tension surrounding the 2022 recruiting class? They continue their Playing the Line segment by looking at the betting lines for Power 5 teams. How many games will Auburn win in 2021? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the commitment of Alex McPherson to Auburn. Is this the moment Auburn turns the corner for the 2022 class? They recap game one between the Bucks and Suns. How much difference does it make that Giannis returned sooner than expected? Zac Blackerby of Locked on Auburn to discuss recruiting and NIL news. What is going on in Miami? They play head coach, coordinator, fire. What Auburn trio do they decide between? The Auburn schedule analysis continues with Texas A&M. What does that quarterback room look like after Kellen Mond's departure? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the departure of Devan Barrett and what is left in the backfield for Auburn. What could this mean for Jarquez Hunter? The Hawks were eliminated. What can be done to improve the roster in the offseason? Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer joins the show. What is the outlook on Auburn's 2022 recruiting class? The NBA Finals tip off tonight. How does the Giannis injury impact the series? The Auburn schedule analysis continues with Ole Miss. Is this a more dangerous Ole Miss team than recently? Noah compared some of the top college coaches to Marvel characters. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Jacob Hillman are joined in the first hour of the show by Christian Clemente of auburnsports.com. They discuss where Auburn football's 2022 class stands right now. How concerned should fans be? They then dive into Auburn basketball's recently announced matchup with Nebraska in Atlanta. What could Auburn's non-conference schedule look like in 2021? Auburn basketball's 2022 recruiting is ramping up. Who is the big name to keep an eye on in the coming weeks? Noah and Jacob then revisit their rankings of Auburn's last five head coaches. Where do the two disagree? The Hawks lost a crucial game five to the Bucks. Do the Hawks have a chance to win two in a row? All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the new NIL rules and how it affects college football. They give their thoughts on the Reggie Bush situation. Should Bush be given his Heisman Trophy back? They take a look at spreads for the first week of the college football season. Will Alabama and Auburn cover their lofty lines? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe continue their Auburn football schedule analysis series with the Arkansas Razorbacks. How do the Hogs match up with Auburn? They speak with Zac Blackerby of the Locked On Auburn podcast to discuss Auburn's start to recruiting. Which freshman will make an immediate impact in 2021? In the second hour, the guys reminisce on their favorite memories inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. All that and the best clips from the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss how Dabo Swinney's rise at Clemson could foreshadow Bryan Harsin's career at Auburn. They speak with Justin Ferguson from the Auburn Observer and get his thoughts on how well Auburn will use their tight ends this year and on the recruiting outlook for Auburn. They continue their Auburn schedule analysis with week seven opponent Arkansas. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe bring Jacob Hillman on to discuss the controversial weekend in Omaha with NC State's removal from the College World Series. How did the NCAA handle this situation? They discuss the possibility of former 5-star receiver Demetris Robertson transferring to Auburn from Georgia. Would he be Auburn's No. 1 receiver in 2021? Lance ranked every offense in the SEC. Where does Auburn land on his list? JT Thor and Sharife Cooper impressed scouts at the NBA Draft Combine with their performances. Where are they projected to land in the NBA? All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe are joined by Jeremy Law of RadioAlabama Sports. They discuss the first-year records of Auburn's last five coaches. Did Gus Malzahn leave Bryan Harsin enough talent to succeed in 2021? Who are the dark horses for the 2021 Heisman trophy. In the second hour, they debut the new segment "Fill in the Blank Friday" as the guys answer some hot issues in sports. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss JT Thor and Josh Primo's NBA Draft Combine performances. Why is it a good thing Thor did not participate today? They dive into the topic of name, image and likeness as the SCOTUS recently made it's stance known. Will certain universities have an advantage with this new law? Zac Blackerby of Locked on Auburn joins the show to discuss. How will this impact high schoolers? Vanderbilt has to win two consecutive games against NC State to advance to the College World Series finals. What will it take for them to get it done? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the SEC/BIG 12 Tournament schedule release. How will Auburn play against Oklahoma? They continue their Auburn football schedule analysis with week five opponent LSU. Noah and Lance rank their most overrated SEC teams for 2021. All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss Sharife Cooper and JT Thor's measurables at the NBA Combine. Did Sharife hit a growth spurt? They then continue Auburn football's schedule analysis with the Georgia State Panthers. Which side of the football is scariest? Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer joins the show to discuss the NIL law coming into effect over the next few weeks. What does this mean for Auburn athletics? Noah and Lance give their most underrated teams in the SEC. They explain why Auburn tops their lists. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe rank the last five Auburn head coaches. Where does Gus Malzahn rank on their list? They speak with Jeremy Law of RadioAlabama Sports and get his opinion on the past five Auburn coaches from an Alabama fan's perspective. They continue their Auburn football schedule analysis with week three opponent Penn State, and grade each position group for the Nittany Lions. All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe are joined by Christian Clemente of AuburnSports.com to discuss the latest on the recruiting trail for Auburn football. As recruiting slows downs, where has Auburn gained ground with recruits? Christian tells us of the latest Auburn scrimmage that he attended and why Tiger fans should buy stock in Auburn basketball for 2021. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe talk about the new home-and-home series scheduled for Auburn in 2029 and 2030 against Miami. They continue their Auburn football schedule analysis with week two opponent Alabama State, and grade each position group for the Hornets. They discuss which SEC teams have the hardest schedules for 2021. Where does Auburn's schedule rank against other teams? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss how Auburn will improve its vertical passing game in 2021. Does Auburn have the tools to do that this season? If you could add any non-QB to Auburn, who would it be? In the second hour, they trim the list of teams capable of winning a national championship in 2021. What major powerhouse do the guys leave off? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line!

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe take a dive into the recruiting scheme in 2021. They speak with Justin Ferguson from the Auburn Observer to get a closer look at how Auburn is doing on the recruiting landscape. In the second hour, they talk about the Blue-Chip Ratio according to 247sports. Which SEC teams are the closest to winning a national championship? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the signing of KD Johnson. What impact will he have on Auburn in 2021-22 and beyond? They assess the season opener for Auburn in 2021. Just how bad is Akron? They then pick which underdogs will win their conference in 2021. Lance has a hot take in the Big 10 and Noah has one in the group of 5. Noah believes Najee Harris may become a focal point in the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. What current NFL star would Noah compare to him? They then choose their best players from the 2000's to never win a Heisman. All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe speak with Christian Clemente from AuburnSports about the future of Auburn basketball. How does the lineup change after the departure of Desi Sills? They talk about JT Thor in the latest mock drafts. Will he sneak into the first round? They wrap up with a look in the 12-team playoff bracket and discuss how it can benefit Auburn in the future. All that and more on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss which QB in the SEC they would take if they had their choice of anyone in the league. Who is the best fit for Auburn? A 12-team College Football Playoff has been proposed. What would the new CFP format look like? They make their super regional picks for the weekend. Who will make it to Omaha? They rank their top five SEC wide receivers for 2021. All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the latest Bleacher Report NBA mock draft that has JT Thor going in the first round. Is Thor a legitimate first-round pick? What are teams investing in Thor? They discuss the trajectory of the Alabama dynasty as Nick Saban enters the final eight years of his contract. What coaches are serious options to replace him? In the second hour, they rank their top five running backs in the SEC for 2021. All that and the best clips on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss the impact Desi Sills not playing for Auburn will have on the Tigers. Who will fill that vacant role? They speak with Justin Ferguson of the Auburn Observer about what is happening on the Auburn recruting trail. In the second hour, Noah and Lance receive passionate calls about the end of the Alabama dynasty. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe look at incoming transfer Ro Torrence. What does he bring to this secondary? They talk about Nick Saban's new extension. Will Saban be able to coach till 2028? They speak with Jeremy Law from RadioAlabama Sports to predict how long Saban will remain the head coach at Alabama. They discuss JT Thor's decision to enter the NBA Draft. They wrap up by highlighting the biggest games from the NCAA Baseball Tournament so far. All that and more on the Monday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe are joined by Christian Clemente of auburnsports.com to discuss Auburn football's recruiting immediately after the dead period. What are recruits saying as they depart Auburn? Who are the top targets for football and basketball arriving on The Plains next week. Recent history suggests that it is more likely for Auburn to beat Alabama at home than to win in Death Valley against LSU. Will that trend continue in 2021? All that and the best clips on the Friday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe talk about how the new scheme will affect Auburn's ability to run the ball. Will these runningbacks prosper under this new pro style offense? They speak with Zac Blackerby about what to expect from Harsin's scheme. They make their predictions for the NCAA Baseball Tournament. Who do they have advancing to Super Regionals? They take a look at the make-or-break factors for Texas A&M football. Will they be able to replicate their success from last year? All that and more on the Thursday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe discuss Auburn's recruiting efforts in the trenches. How important is this recruiting class for the new coaching staff? Auburn has never played several teams on the footall field in its history. Who do Noah and Lance want to see Auburn put on the schedule for the first time? Also, what are the make-or-break factors for Arkansas in 2021? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of On the Line.

Noah Gardner and Lance Dawe continue their series on make-or-break factors for SEC teams in 2021. They break down the LSU Tigers on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.