Auburn’s Portal Chaos Explained, Who’s Next? | Golesh Rebuilds the O-Line | Auburn Football Podcast

The Auburn football transfer portal is heating up — and it’s creating some serious waves across The Plains. In today’s Auburn Express episode, powered by The War Rapport, Mike G. and Kyle dive deep into the latest portal departures, roster reactions, and how new head coach Alex Golesh plans to rebuild the trenches heading into the 2025 season. From Jackson Arnold’s expected departure to the surprising losses of Malcolm Simmons and Perry Thompson, this episode gives the full rundown of who’s in, who’s out, and why these moves matter for the program’s future. Kyle and Mike discuss the importance of culture, the challenge of NIL expectations, and how Auburn’s offensive line rebuild will define the early Golesh era. The conversation also breaks down how the new NCAA roster limits are impacting walk-ons, how Auburn will manage scholarships heading into spring practice, and what fans can expect from Auburn’s approach to portal recruiting in January. Whether you’re excited about the fresh start or frustrated by the names leaving, this episode puts every move into perspective. Auburn’s future depends on building smarter, recruiting tougher, and getting back to dominating the line of scrimmage — just like the old Tommy Tuberville days. Stay locked in with The War Rapport for full Auburn football coverage, live portal updates, and insider takes you won’t get anywhere else. 📅 Chapters 00:00 – Auburn Portal Entries Stack Up 01:10 – Jackson Arnold in the Portal 03:00 – Malcolm Simmons & Off-Field Issues 06:00 – Perry Thompson’s Surprise Exit 08:40 – WR Room Overhaul 12:00 – Tight End and DB Portal Departures 17:00 – Xavier Atkins Emerges as Auburn’s Anchor 18:30 – Offensive Line Rebuild Plan 21:00 – Sponsors & Community Shoutouts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices