CRITICAL: Auburn's defense SHOULD have High Expectations under DJ Durkin, Alex Golesh
CRITICAL: Auburn's defense SHOULD have High Expectations under DJ Durkin, Alex Golesh  
Podcast: Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed Feb 04 2026
Description: Sign up today!  lockedonauburn.supercast.comAuburn Tigers' defensive outlook still looks to DJ Durkin: Will Auburn's pass rush step up, and which position group holds the greatest potential for a breakout? Zac Blackerby spotlights the strengths and weaknesses across the defensive line, edge, linebacker, and defensive back positions, examining player departures like Bobby Jameson-Travis and key returns including Dallas Walker. The linebacker corps, headlined by Xavier Atkins and DeMarcus Riddick, emerges as the unit to watch, while concerns linger over pass rush depth following the loss of stars like Keldrick Falk.Intriguing battles loom in the secondary, with new faces such as Andre Jordan Jr. and promising underclassmen eager to replace Jay Crawford and Kayin Lee. Can DJ Durkin’s coaching elevate the Auburn defense to new heights? Get expert insight on rising talent, position group ceilings and floors, and what to expect from the Tigers as they gear up for a pivotal season.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 LOCKEDONfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.MazdaLike our players, we’re driven by the details. Because highlights make the reel. What it takes to get there makes it count.There’s more to a Mazda. Because there’s more to you.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.  IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast FanDuelIf you’re a new customer, bet just $5 and get $200 in Bonus Bets if you win. Make it count — because after the Super Bowl, the season is over. Last call for football on FanDuel, an Official Sportsbook Partner of Super Bowl Sixty. 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.