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Episode 551: Guts and Glory
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Episode 551: Guts and Glory

Justin and Dan break down Auburn's much-needed big win in the clash with Arkansas and more big-name pickups for football in the portal.
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Justin and Dan go deep on Auburn basketball’s massive and much-needed home win over Arkansas before discussing the latest big-time pickups in the transfer portal for Auburn football. Topics for this episode include:

  • how the Tigers flashed their impressive ceiling once again

  • Auburn’s players saying they had to win this one for the fans

  • Keyshawn Hall putting himself in Auburn history with another 30-ball

  • why Hall’s game was much more than just scoring at an elite level

  • Tahaad Pettiford making a huge difference while not hitting many shots

  • Auburn’s defensive excellence against one of the nation’s best offenses

  • the Tigers’ ability to rebound at a very high rate against bigger teams

  • Justin’s take about just how good this Auburn offense can be

  • why Blake Muschalek played over Kaden Magwood on Saturday

  • a brief preview of a road test against a massive Missouri team

  • how much better could Auburn football’s offense be next season?

  • landing Keshaun Singleton and the importance of continuity

  • the upgrade at quarterback with Byrum Brown

  • a look back at the transfer quarterback class in 2025

  • Cam Coleman to Texas… and Deuce Knight to Ole Miss

  • Baylor transfer Bryson Washington’s potential in an Alex Golesh offense

  • the surprise pickup of Jake Johnson at tight end

  • Dan’s take on new transfer offensive tackle Jo Simmons

  • looking at a few recent pickups on the defensive side and what could be next

  • “the West Coast of the Sun Belt”

  • check out this up-and-coming film actor: Robert De Niro

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