The Auburn Undercover Podcast

Auburn basketball suffers their first loss of the season as Arizona defeats the Tigers 80-69. Hear what Steven Pearl and Thomas Dowd had to say as Auburn prepares to head to Las Vegas for the Players Era Tournament. They open up with West Virginia on Tuesday

Auburn football is ONE WIN away from bowl eligibility, and Auburn basketball faces its biggest test yet against Arizona! It's a huge weekend on the Plains. On this episode of Friday Breakdown, Tyler Raley and Caleb Jones preview Auburn's critical SEC road matchup against Mississippi State, break down the latest injury updates and discuss whether Alex Golesh's Tigers can secure their sixth victory of the season. Plus, Steven Pearl and Auburn basketball prepare to host Arizona in a marquee Friday night showdown at Neville Arena. **🏈 AUBURN vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE | FOOTBALL PREVIEW** Following a dramatic 26-23 comeback win over Arkansas, Auburn enters Saturday's game at 5-4, with an opportunity to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2023. Mississippi State started the season 4-0 but has dropped five straight games following injuries to quarterback Kamario Taylor. Can Auburn take advantage and continue its November momentum? **In this episode:** - Auburn vs. Mississippi State: Keys to victory and predictions - Can Auburn finally eliminate its slow starts? - Byrum Brown's explosive plays and growing confidence - Why Auburn's rushing attack will be critical in Starkville - Shadarius Tootle's incredible debut against Arkansas - How Auburn's young linebackers are stepping up - Latest injury updates on DeMarcus Riddick, Elijah Melendez and Ty Buster - Mississippi State's quarterback situation with Kamario Taylor out - How Auburn can contain the Bulldogs' offense - Why a sixth victory would be a major milestone for Alex Golesh - Tyler and Caleb make their Auburn vs. Mississippi State predictions **🏀 AUBURN vs. ARIZONA | BASKETBALL SHOWDOWN** Auburn basketball is 2-0 under Steven Pearl, but the Tigers now face a talented Arizona team at Neville Arena. Tyler and Caleb discuss: - Why Arizona is Auburn's first major test of the 2026-27 season - Tahaad Pettiford and Kevin Overton's leadership - Arizona's talented frontcourt and NBA prospects - How Auburn's depth and physicality could determine the outcome - Steven Pearl's opportunity for an early statement victory - Auburn's 2027 basketball signees Davis Cochran and Jason Gardner Jr. **GAME INFORMATION** 🏀 Auburn vs. Arizona Friday, November 13 | 8 p.m. CT Neville Arena | ESPN2 🏈 Auburn at Mississippi State Saturday, November 14 | 11 a.m. CT Davis Wade Stadium | ESPN2 Can Auburn basketball deliver a signature win against Arizona, and can Auburn football punch its ticket to bowl season? 🐅 **GO UNDERCOVER** for exclusive Auburn football and basketball coverage, recruiting updates, game analysis and insider reporting. 🔗 https://auburnundercover.com/ Subscribe to Auburn Undercover on YouTube for Friday Breakdown, Bowden Ball, Coach's Corner, Recruiting Roundup, Mengelt's Court and complete Auburn Pregame and Postgame coverage. #AuburnFootball #AuburnBasketball #AuburnUndercover #WarEagle #SECFootball

Auburn men’s basketball hosts Arizona tomorrow night at 8 pm. Owen Freeman talks about today’s practice and getting ready for their toughest test so far.

Auburn hosts Arizona tomorrow in a big early season matchup. Coach Steven Pearl breaks down the matchup and what he feels his team has to do to pull off the upset and get revenge from last year

Auburn basketball is 2-0, but now comes the biggest test of Steven Pearl's young season: a showdown with Arizona at Neville Arena! On this episode of **Mengelt's Court**, Auburn All-American John Mengelt joins Ronnie Sanders to break down the Tigers' victory over Appalachian State, Tahaad Pettiford's impressive start and what Auburn must do to compete with a talented Arizona team. Plus, **Auburn assistant coach Corey Williams joins the show for an exclusive interview**, sharing firsthand insight into Auburn's defensive adjustments, roster depth, lineup versatility and the game plan for Arizona. Williams, who is responsible for scouting Arizona, explains why the Wildcats' physicality, interior scoring and transition offense will challenge the Tigers. 🏀 **IN THIS EPISODE:** **AUBURN'S 2-0 START** - Auburn's 20-point victory over Appalachian State - How Steven Pearl's halftime adjustments changed the game - Holding Appalachian State to just 17 second-half points - Tahaad Pettiford's scoring, leadership and ball security - Pettiford's seven assists and zero turnovers through two games - Kevin Overton's role in Auburn's offense - Owen Freeman's return and growing impact - Koby King and George Kimble providing valuable bench production - Why Auburn's 10-man rotation could be a major advantage **COREY WILLIAMS EXCLUSIVE** - How Auburn adjusted defensively against Appalachian State - Why Steven Pearl built a deeper, more versatile roster - The importance of physicality, defensive rebounding and rim protection - Why freshman Caleb Williams is playing beyond his years - How Auburn can use different lineups against bigger opponents - The scouting report on Arizona's dangerous offense **AUBURN vs. AR

Is Auburn football finally turning the corner under Alex Golesh? Former Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson sees something different in this year's Tigers: a team finding ways to win games it might have lost in previous seasons. On this episode of Coach's Corner, Ellis Johnson joins Ronnie Sanders to break down Auburn's dramatic 26-23 victory over Arkansas, the Tigers' path to bowl eligibility and this weekend's critical road matchup against Mississippi State. Johnson explains why Auburn's improved resilience and team chemistry could be an important foundation for Golesh's program, even as the defense continues to face challenges. **IN THIS EPISODE:** 🐅 **AUBURN FOOTBALL & BOWL ELIGIBILITY** - Why Ellis Johnson believes Auburn is learning how to win - What Auburn's comeback against Arkansas reveals about the team - Alex Golesh's progress in his first season - How a bowl appearance could boost Auburn recruiting and momentum - Auburn vs. Mississippi State: Keys to victory and predictions - Why Johnson believes Auburn can finish the regular season 7-5 - What the Tigers face in the Iron Bowl against Alabama 🏆 **COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF & SEC DEBATE** - Ellis Johnson reacts to the latest CFP rankings - The debate over expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams - Why Johnson opposes eliminating conference championship games - Alabama, Tennessee and Georgia in the SEC title race - Could Tennessee's head-to-head win over Alabama decide the championship matchup? - Which SEC contenders are most vulnerable down the stretch? 🏈 **WEEKEND SEC PREVIEWS & PREDICTIONS** - Auburn vs. Mississippi State - Alabama vs. Vanderbilt - Tennessee vs. Texas A&M - Missouri vs. Georgia - Ole Miss vs. Oklahoma - Florida vs. Kentucky - Texas vs. LSU - South Carolina vs. Arkansas Johnson also examines Brent Venables' future at Oklahoma, Texas A&M's offensive struggles and why Georgia may be the most complete team in college football. Plus, Ronnie and Ellis share coaching stories and perspectives on how NIL, playoff expansion and the changing college football landscape are affecting the SEC. **NEXT UP: AUBURN AT MISSISSIPPI STATE** Auburn enters the matchup at 5-4, one victory away from bowl eligibility. Can the Tigers secure their sixth win and take another step toward a winning season? 🐅 Get exclusive Auburn football coverage, recruiting intel, game previews and insider reporting at Auburn Undercover. 🔗 https://auburnundercover.com/ Subscribe to Auburn Undercover on YouTube for Coach's Corner with Ellis Johnson, Bowden Ball with Terry Bowden, Recruiting Roundup, Friday Breakdown and complete Auburn pregame and postgame coverage. #AuburnFootball #EllisJohnson #CoachsCorner #AuburnUndercover #WarEagle

It’s the middle of the week and the Auburn Tigers are deep in preparation for this weekends game against Mississippi State. Hear what head coach Alex Golesh had to say about where the team is following their Wednesday practice

Is Auburn football finally turning the corner under Alex Golesh? Former Auburn head coach Terry Bowden believes the Tigers are learning how to win, and now they're one victory away from bowl eligibility. On this episode of Bowden Ball, Terry Bowden joins Ronnie Sanders to break down Auburn's dramatic 26-23 comeback victory over Arkansas, Shadarius Toodle's record-setting freshman debut and the critical road matchup with Mississippi State. Plus, college football analyst Joe Lisi joins the show to discuss the newly announced 24-team College Football Playoff, the end of the SEC Championship Game after 2026, the SEC title race and his predictions for some of the biggest games of the weekend. **IN THIS EPISODE:** 🏈 **AUBURN'S COMEBACK WIN OVER ARKANSAS** - Terry Bowden explains why Auburn is learning how to win close games - Alex McPherson delivers another clutch game-winning field goal - How Alex Golesh is building confidence and changing Auburn's culture - Why Bowden believes Auburn is getting more from its roster - Byrum Brown's ability to extend plays and create scoring opportunities - The offensive adjustments Auburn still needs to make 🔥 **SHADARIUS TOOTLE'S BREAKOUT** - 11 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss and three sacks in his college debut - Why Bowden believes Toodle's emergence could be transformational - Auburn's injury concerns at linebacker - When coaches know a true freshman is ready to contribute 🐅 **AUBURN vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE PREVIEW** - Why Saturday's game is so important for Auburn's bowl hopes - Mississippi State's offensive struggles since losing Kamario Taylor - Keys to containing the Bulldogs' running game - How Auburn can pressure Mississippi State's quarterback - Why turnovers, third-down defense and red-zone efficiency will matter - Bowden's outlook for another close SEC game 🏆 **COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF SHAKEUP** - Joe Lisi reacts to the expansion from 12 to 24 teams beginning in 2027 - The SEC Championship Game's final season - Will playoff expansion change the importance of regular-season games? - Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee in the SEC championship race - Predictions and analysis for Texas vs. LSU, Indiana vs. USC and more Bowden also shares a memorable behind-the-scenes story about his coaching rivalry with former Mississippi State coach Jackie Sherrill, including an unforgettable postgame exchange captured on his microphone. **AUBURN'S NEXT CHALLENGE: MISSISSIPPI STATE** Auburn enters the matchup at 5-4, needing just one more victory to become bowl eligible. Can the Tigers carry their momentum into Starkville and take another step forward in Golesh's first season? 🐅 Get exclusive Auburn football coverage, recruiting intel, game analysis and insider reporting at Auburn Undercover. 🔗 https://auburnundercover.com/ Subscribe to Auburn Undercover on YouTube for Bowden Ball, Coach's Corner, Recruiting Roundup, Friday Breakdown and complete Auburn pregame and postgame coverage. #AuburnFootball #TerryBowden #BowdenBall #AuburnUndercover #WarEagle

Safety Eric Winters picked up Arkansas's desperation lateral play to seal Auburn's 26-23 win over the Razorbacks. He looks back at that game as the Tigers now get ready to play on the road, Saturday, against Mississippi State.

Receiver Keshaun Singleton caught a big 4th quarter touchdown against Arkansas. It came on a scramble drill from Byrum Brown. Singleton looks back on that game as the Tigers get ready to play at Mississippi State on Saturday.