IT'S FINE: Alex Golesh, Auburn have the HIGHEST percentage on non-P4 Additions in the SEC
IT'S FINE: Alex Golesh, Auburn have the HIGHEST percentage on non-P4 Additions in the SEC  
Podcast: Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball
Published On: Fri Jan 23 2026
Description: Auburn Tigers reshape their future with a bold transfer portal strategy—can Coach Alex Golesh's trust in G5 talent spark SEC success? Auburn tops the conference with 65.7% of its additions coming from Group of Five schools, sparking debate over whether experience or pedigree matters most. Byron Brown headlines a dynamic roster, raising the question: is he the next breakout quarterback in the SEC?Zac Blackerby and Brian Smith break down Auburn’s unconventional approach, evaluating the potential impact of transfers like Jo Simmons and Stanton Ramil in critical positions. Key insights include Auburn’s offensive vision, the ongoing search for elite linemen, and the effect of bringing in familiar faces from USF. The conversation covers Auburn’s defensive strengths, running back depth with Tay Meadows, and the high expectations set by Indiana’s recent portal success. Can this new-look Auburn roster defy critics and deliver on the promise of explosive football in 2024?Everydayer Club  If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub   Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.Turbo TaxFor a limited time, you can have your taxes done by a local TurboTax expert for just $150 — all in, if a TurboTax expert didn’t file for you last year. Just file by February 28. Take taxes off your plate and get back to your life. Visit https://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today.  FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.