The Rundown, Ep. 702 (11-3-25)

The Rundown, Ep. 702 (11-3-25)

From The AuburnSports Rundown by AuburnSports

November 4, 2025 · 40 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the dismissal of Hugh Freeze and the promotion of DJ Durkin, along with Auburn's recent performance and coaching changes.

Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones and Jay G. Tate reconvene to discuss the most pressing news, which today centers around the dismissal of Hugh Freeze and the promotion of defensive coordinator DJ Durkin. Also: • How did Auburn manage just three points against UK? • Freeze knew he was cooked after that one. • John Cohen says "I am the committee," which is pretty strong. • What about him saying "close doesn't matter?" • Cohen thinks Auburn is the best job out there, but will others agree? • Who are the big names in this search? • Derrick Nix will call plays for a change. • What are we expecting from the offense now? • Will the defense be affected by Durkin's attention to more matters? • Can Durkin keep recruiting stable? • Steven Pearl makes his debut as the Auburn head coach. The show is presented by VooDoo Wing Company with locations in Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill and Las Vegas. Check them out IN PERSON for delicious chicken or on the web at www.voodoowingco.com .

People in this episode

Hosts: Bryan Matthews, Caleb Jones, Jay G. Tate

Topics covered

  • Auburn football
  • coaching changes
  • offensive performance
  • defensive strategy
  • recruiting
  • team management

Keywords

  • Hugh Freeze
  • DJ Durkin
  • Auburn football
  • coaching changes
  • offensive strategy
  • defensive performance
  • recruiting

Sponsors

VooDoo Wing Company

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AuburnSports.com

Places: Auburn, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Florence, suburban Charlotte, Chapel Hill, Las Vegas

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