Will Auburn Football Be Better In 2026?

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Will Auburn Football Be Better In 2026?

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Episode Notes: "Will Auburn Football Be Better In 2026?" Hosts: Gus Wilson & Jac Myrick Show: AuburnVOCFB (Voice of College Football Auburn) Length: ~20 minutes Date/Context: Pre-2026 season schedule breakdown and predictions compared to 2025 (Hugh Freeze era). Overall Theme & Tone The hosts are optimistic about improvement under new head coach Alex Golish (spelled Gooish/Goolish/Galish in transcript—likely Golish). They view last season as disappointing and see Golish as a positive culture/coaching change over Freeze, especially in recruiting and on-field execution. Focus is on schedule analysis, game-by-game predictions, and realistic expectations for year one. Both predict a bowl-eligible season with Auburn performing better as a unit despite similar or slightly lesser talent. Key Takeaways & Insights Coaching Change: Strong excitement for Golish vs. Freeze. Freeze was a great recruiter but the on-field product was inconsistent and frustrating ("close" never materialized). Golish has already energized recruiting and the environment; hosts expect better execution and a "classic" Auburn feel.Last Season Reflection: Disappointing results; specific callouts to the Baylor win (strong start that didn't hold) and close-but-loss to Georgia (fumble controversy).General Outlook: Auburn should start strong (4-0 projection) but faces a brutal October stretch. Must go at least 3-1 (ideally 4-0) in early non-con to stay afloat. Later schedule softens for bowl eligibility. Expect better performance in big games even in losses.Final Predictions: Gus Wilson: 8-4 (bold upset win over Alabama in Iron Bowl).Jac Myrick: 7-5.Both see improvement over 2025; potential program-defining moments under Golish. Game-by-Game Breakdown & Predictions Week 1: vs. Baylor (AFLAC Kickoff, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta – Sept 5, 2:30 PM CT) Neutral site but "more of a home game" for Auburn due to fan travel/NIL money.Baylor adding QB DJ Lagway but overall trajectory downward.Auburn won last year 38-24 in Waco. Hosts expect a stronger Auburn performance and comfortable win.Prediction: Auburn win (1-0). Both hosts confident. Week 2: vs. Southern Miss (Home, 6:30 PM CT) Better opponent than last year's Ball State blowout. Southern Miss finished 2nd in Sun Belt West.Favorable evening kickoff (hosts prefer over 11 AM starts).Expect offensive explosion at home.Prediction: Auburn win (2-0). Not a walkover but clear favorite. Week 3: vs. Florida (Home, Jordan-Hare, Night Game) First big test/SEC opener. "Telltale game" and potential must-win for Auburn momentum.Florida starts with easier non-con (FAU, Campbell) then tough road night game.New coach John Sumrall (former Auburn target); revenge factor for some players (e.g., Eric Singleton).Prediction: Auburn win (3-0). Hosts see it as 50/50 but lean home advantage heavily. Week 4: vs. Vanderbilt (Home) Biggest toss-up early. Vandy lost QB Diego Pavia and others but improved recruiting under Clark Lea (also a coaching candidate). Possible QB Jared Curtis.No clear read on 2026 Vandy.Prediction: Auburn win (4-0), but both hosts uncertain—could go either way; lean bias toward Tigers. @ Tennessee (Knoxville) First true road test in tough environment.Prediction: Loss (4-1). Expected due to Vols' strength. @ Georgia (Between the Hedges) Continued losing streak expected in year one for Golish.Hosts believe Auburn will perform better than last year's close loss (better execution, competitiveness).Prediction: Loss (4-2). vs. LSU (Home, Jordan-Hare) LSU loaded with talent + new coach Lane Kiffin.Prediction: Loss (4-3). Tough home defense. @ Ole Miss Rebels have explosive players (e.g., QB Trinidad Chambliss/Chambulous, Kawan Lacy). Pete Golding's squad dangerous.Halloween timing noted.Prediction: Loss (4-4). Later Stretch (Easier Slate – Path to Bowl Eligibility): vs. Arkansas (Home): Auburn has their number. Win (5-4).@ Mississippi State (Starkville): Winnable but potential trap. Win.vs. Samford (Home): Must-win. Win.Hosts emphasize Auburn must win these to reach bowl eligibility. Iron Bowl: @ Alabama (Tuscaloosa) Hosts note Alabama has potential holes (QB uncertainty, Kalen DeBoer rumors/drama).Golish emphasizing rivalry culture (former players/coaches speaking to team).Auburn showed fight last year (came back, led late before fumble).Gus: Bold Auburn win (8-4 season). Program-defining.Jac: Loss (7-5). Still better performance expected. Closing Hosts encourage following AuburnVOCFB on Instagram/Twitter for more content. Optimistic vibe—hoping for an even better season than predicted (jokingly 13-0). Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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