BREAKING NEWS out of Auburn: Cody Burns is coming home. The first domino in Alex Golesh’s new era has fallen as the former Auburn wide receiver and current USF assistant rejoins the Plains to coach wideouts under Golesh’s new offensive system. In this episode of The Auburn Express, powered by The War Rapport, Mike Gittens and Caesar Walker break down what this hire means for Auburn’s offensive rebuild, the future of the wide receiver room, and how Golesh’s arrival signals a major philosophical shift on offense. They discuss the Iron Bowl aftermath, the press conference plans for Golesh’s Auburn introduction, and the importance of player retention — especially stars like Cam Coleman, Malcolm Simmons, and Bryce Cain. With Cody Burns’ NFL and SEC experience, Auburn’s offense could be poised for a massive step forward in 2025. 🔥 Chapters: 0:00 Cody Burns returns to Auburn 1:00 What Alex Golesh brings to the Plains 3:15 Why Auburn’s wide receivers have struggled 5:45 Can Cody Burns fix WR development? 8:30 The future of Cam Coleman and Malcolm Simmons 12:00 Retaining Auburn’s offensive stars 15:00 What Golesh’s hire means for Auburn’s culture 20:00 Why this staff could reignite Auburn’s offense 24:00 Closing thoughts & fan reactions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
