Worst Offseason List I've Seen, Auburn Shafted
Episode Ep 3133 27 min 12s
Auburn Tigers snubbed on Locked On's Top 100 list as major college football bias stirs controversy. Is Byrum Brown the most underrated quarterback of the season? Zac Blackerby and Darrell Dapprich break down why Auburn’s stars—especially Byrum Brown—were left off despite strong performances, while Xavier Atkins secures a top-30 nod as a linebacker. The conversation dives into suspicious preseason QB rankings, challenges the logic behind SEC perspectives, and examines the impact of national media narratives. The hosts also analyze ESPN FPI’s win probability projections for Auburn’s 2026 college football season, questioning if a 7-5 finish is the team’s ceiling or if pivotal matchups against LSU and Tennessee could tip the balance. Is this Auburn squad flying under the radar, or will preseason perceptions shape the team’s legacy? Don’t miss this candid look at the Tigers’ path to SEC redemption.

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