BIG: Steven Pearl, Auburn Basketball have a MAJOR Opportunity against Purdue Boilermakers
BIG: Steven Pearl, Auburn Basketball have a MAJOR Opportunity against Purdue Boilermakers  
Podcast: Locked On Auburn - Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball
Published On: Wed Dec 17 2025
Description: Purdue’s experienced lineup prepares to overpower Auburn’s retooled squad in a highly anticipated showdown in Indianapolis. Can the dynamic backcourt duel between Tahaad Pettiford and Braden Smith ignite fireworks, or will Purdue’s frontcourt presence expose Auburn’s struggles in the paint?Zac Blackerby and Nick Arvin analyze key matchups, including Auburn’s search for scoring consistency with Keshawn Hall and Kevin Overton, plus the pressure on first-year head coach Steven Pearl. The conversation covers Auburn’s vulnerabilities against elite teams, Purdue’s depth and rebounding edge, and whether Auburn’s motivation is enough to disrupt Matt Painter’s well-rounded Boilermaker attack. Which team has the formula for a statement win, and can Auburn avoid a third lopsided loss against top-tier competition?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!Omaha SteaksSave big on unforgettable gifts with Omaha Steaks. Visit https://OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off site-wide and an extra 20% off select favorites during their Cyber Sale.And for an additional $35 off, use promo code COLLEGE at checkout. WayfairGet last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less.Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home.Wayfair. Every style. Every home.Rocket MoneyTake control of your finances and cancel your unwanted subscriptions with Rocket Money.Go to https://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDONtoday. Aura FramesFor a limited time, save on the perfect gift by visiting https://AuraFrames.com to get $35 off Aura’s best-selling Carver Mat frames - named #1 by Wirecutter - by using promo code COLLEGE at checkout. 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.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.