Auburn fans — the results are coming in. As Alex Golesh enters his first recruiting cycle, Auburn’s focus isn’t on stacking another Top 10 class… it’s about retention over acquisition. In this episode of The Auburn Express, Mike G and Jacob Goins dive deep into how Coach Golesh plans to keep elite players like Cam Coleman, Deuce Knight, and Malcolm Simmons on The Plains — and why DJ Durkin’s retention may be the most important move of all. We break down: Why 2026 recruiting rankings don’t tell the full story What retention really means in the NIL era How Auburn can balance development, roster depth, and the transfer portal Whether bringing in USF QB Byron Brown would shake up the quarterback room This is the new era of Auburn football — built on smart retention, not panic reactions. 📅 Chapters: 0:00 - Auburn’s 2026 Recruiting Reality 1:12 - Retention Over Acquisition 3:20 - Alex Golesh’s Recruiting Priorities 6:00 - DJ Durkin Retention Impact 9:00 - Cam Coleman & Deuce Knight Future 13:40 - The Quarterback Competition Debate 20:10 - Final Thoughts & Fan Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
