PREVIEW: Auburn vs Texas | Can the Tigers Keep the SEC Streak Alive?
PREVIEW: Auburn vs Texas | Can the Tigers Keep the SEC Streak Alive?  
Podcast: The Auburn Express
Published On: Wed Jan 28 2026
Description: The most dangerous team on Auburn’s schedule is coming to Neville Arena. Steven Pearl has labeled the Texas Longhorns as the Tigers' toughest test yet, and with both teams statistically neck-and-neck, this one is set to be a heavyweight clash in the SEC. In this episode of the Auburn Express, Ike Jones breaks down the keys to victory for the Tigers as they look to build on recent momentum from tough wins against Florida and South Carolina. Can Auburn’s defense—the catalyst for their recent streak—contain a high-efficiency Texas offense? In this preview, we dive into: The Defensive Battle: Why Auburn must "guard the yard" and keep Texas’ isolation-heavy scorers in front of them. Battle of the Boards: How to neutralize Texas’ top-15 offensive rebounding rate. Key Player Matchups: Slowing down Dailyn Swain (16.9 PPG) and neutralizing the Longhorns' "engine," Jordan Pope. Auburn's Offensive Strategy: Dealing with a potential Texas zone defense and the 7-foot rim protection of Wookiee Titus. The Numbers: Breaking down the Vegas spread and ESPN's Matchup Predictor (72.7% in favor of Auburn!). Will Auburn defend home court and keep the streak going? Tune in to find out! Show Segments: 0:00 - Introduction & The Stakes 1:45 - Why Steven Pearl calls Texas "Dangerous" 4:15 - Statistical Breakdown: Auburn vs. Texas 7:30 - Defensive Keys: Guarding the Yard 10:00 - The Rebounding War: Controlling the Glass 13:30 - Foul Trouble & Point Guard Depth (Tahaad Pettiford) 17:00 - Scouting Texas: Daylon Swain & Jordan Pope 21:45 - Auburn's Offensive Outlook & Beating the Zone 25:30 - Final Predictions & Vegas Odds Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices