# SEC Expert Makes Argument For Auburn Being A Top 25 Team

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Podcast: [Locked On Auburn -  Daily Podcast On Auburn Tigers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-auburn-daily-podcast-on-auburn-tigers-football-basketball-50079)
Published: 2026-05-05T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-auburn/
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Auburn Football fans are buzzing: Should the Tigers crack the Top 25 over Florida? Zac Blackerby and Chris Gordy break down Brandon Marcello's post-spring rankings, questioning the hype behind Jon Sumrall at Florida and whether Alex Golesh’s Auburn—led by dynamic quarterback Byrum Brown—deserves more national respect. The hosts compare quarterback situations, schedule outlooks, and highlight the massive implications of Auburn’s early SEC showdown with Florida at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Can Auburn’s upgraded offense and proven defense launch a breakout season in the SEC? Key talking points include Byrum Brown’s placement in recent SEC quarterback rankings, the impact of chemistry and scheme changes following the Hugh Freeze era, and why matchup narratives like Auburn-Tennessee and the Iron Bowl still captivate fans. Chris Gordy and Zac Blackerby share insider perspectives on Alex Golesh's program transformation and whether Auburn is finally primed to silence the doubters. JOIN: https://lockedonauburn.supercast.com/

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