Auburn Can't Keep Asking Byrum Brown to Be SUPERMAN! | Auburn Football Podcast
Auburn football has a serious problem, and it goes beyond Byrum Brown's performance at quarterback. Alex Golesh and the Tigers are facing major questions about offensive line development, quarterback depth, roster construction, and whether Auburn has the personnel necessary to compete against Georgia and the rest of the SEC. On this edition of the Midweek Auburn Express, we're breaking down why expecting Byrum Brown to carry Auburn's offense every Saturday isn't a legitimate offensive identity. It's a survival strategy. Brown absolutely needs to play better. But how much can Auburn reasonably expect from its quarterback when the offensive line consistently struggles to protect him? The bigger issue might be how Auburn built this roster in the first place. The coaching staff brought several familiar players from South Florida, hoping their experience in Alex Golesh's system would help accelerate the transition. But moving from the American Athletic Conference to the SEC requires more than familiarity with a playbook. The offensive line hasn't performed at the necessary level, and questions about quarterback depth are becoming increasingly important. What happens if Brown struggles or gets injured? Does Auburn have another quarterback capable of operating an effective version of this offense? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices