Auburn QB Ashton Daniels Redshirt Decision | DJ Durkin Locker Room Speech | Auburn Football Podcast

Auburn fans are still buzzing after DJ Durkin’s emotional locker room speech following the heartbreaking overtime loss to Vanderbilt. On this episode of Auburn Express, Mike G. and Caesar Walker break down Durkin’s message to the team, the leadership shift on the Plains, and the biggest question of Auburn’s bye week — should Ashton Daniels play against Mercer and burn his redshirt, or sit to preserve his eligibility? Durkin’s words — “Don’t ever let anyone tell you what you can or can’t do” — hit hard, and they seem to have ignited something in this Auburn locker room. The defense fought. The offense exploded for over 350 yards passing and four total touchdowns. Now the Tigers have to decide: build on that energy or protect their future? The guys also dive into Auburn’s looming head coaching search, where Athletic Director John Cohen faces a critical decision. Does he roll with Durkin, who’s won the locker room, or chase a name like Jeff Brohm or Jon Sumrall? If you’re an Auburn fan looking for honest talk and no sugarcoating, you’re in the right place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices