Justin and Dan are discussing freshmen, both current and past, for Auburn football heading into a make-or-break 2025 season. Topics for this episode include: * Auburn landing 4-star linebacker Jaquez Wilkes right before recording * the news that the Tigers will play Middle Tennessee State in 2027 * a look back at the freshmen who broke through for Auburn last season * the position groups that Justin thinks will have the most freshman contributions * why the secondary is always a position to watch for newcomers * an eye on the defensive front, particularly Jourdin Crawford and Malik Autry * Jared Smith’s potential as a true freshman edge rusher, plus linebacker picks * why the offensive line and the tight ends feel light on freshman involvement * Sam Turner, the Smith brothers and a redshirt bonus pick of Bryce Cain * the interesting situation facing the freshman running backs for Auburn in 2025 * Deuce Knight and the art of patience in an era with very little of it * The Painter Sharpless Memorial Auburn Observer Scholarship Fund * Vote for The 2025 Auburn Grubserver Awards later this week! * Justin and Dan’s Top Four Auburn football freshman seasons * some homework for the listeners on a different Quadserver If you’re receiving this free podcast episode and would like to upgrade to a paid subscription that gives you access to all stories and premium podcast episodes, subscribe using the button below or clicking this link . Follow Dan ( @dnpck ) and Justin ( @JFergusonAU ) on Twitter. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.auburnobserver.com/subscribe
