That confidence seemed to rub off on the national media. On the SEC Network set the next day, former Alabama quarterback and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy made a bold statement about the Tigers going into the season. “The dark horse [in the SEC] is Auburn,” McElroy said.

The standout players in the transfer portal are quarterback Jackson Arnold and wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. In his first season as the starter for the Oklahoma Sooners, Arnold threw for 1,421 yards, recording 12 touchdowns and three interceptions over 10 games.

SEC Network analyst Roman Harper believes Auburn's 2024 struggles can be attributed to two key areas. Turnovers plagued Auburn throughout the 2024 season, often stemming from miscommunication and simple mistakes on offense. Improved execution, particularly on offense, is crucial for Auburn to compete against more talented opponents.

Here's a rundown of the biggest storylines from Auburn football coach Hugh Freeze's podium appearance at SEC media days.

Before the SEC preseason media poll is released, perceived favorites have emerged at the top. Alabama, Georgia, LSU, and Texas will likely get a ton of votes to emerge as SEC Champions in December. ESPN’s Greg McElroy certainly believes so,

Jackson Arnold was supposed to be the next great quarterback at Oklahoma -- a five-star prospect who lit up Texas high school football. But things unraveled fast. He was benched j

In the conference where “It Just Means More” often leads to more … buyouts, there were no head coaches fired during or after the 2024 season. That’s not unheard of in the SEC, but it likely means this year will make up for it. The hot seat is clogged.

Blackout on the Brazos' game at McLane Stadium in a big clash between Baylor and Auburn Friday, August 29th, under the lights in Waco, Texas as this major show