BREAKING: Auburn football has its new leader — Alex Golesh. The War Rapport crew breaks down how the Tigers landed Golesh and what really happened with John Summerall and DJ Durkin behind the scenes. Taylor Davis from ESPN joins Mike Gittens for an in-depth look at the coaching swap that rocked the SEC. In this episode, we unpack what made Golesh’s introductory press conference one of the best Auburn has seen in years and why his process-driven approach might finally fix Auburn’s culture. We also dive into Durkin’s future, the messy coaching search, and how Golesh’s energy, discipline, and obsession with detail fit perfectly on The Plains. Taylor shares firsthand insight from covering Golesh at South Florida, explaining how his relentless leadership style and player-first mentality made him one of the most respected rising coaches in college football. Golesh’s quote — “We’re going to be explosive, fast, and violent” — is more than talk. It’s a statement of intent for Auburn football’s new era. 📍 Chapters: 00:00 – Did Auburn win the coaching swap? 02:00 – What went wrong with John Summerall 04:00 – Why Alex Golesh fits Auburn 07:00 – DJ Durkin’s future at Auburn 10:00 – Press Conference highlights 13:00 – Golesh’s work ethic and leadership 16:00 – What comes next for the Tigers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
