Auburn's opening the Alex Golesh era against Baylor in Atlanta with DJ Lagway under center and a fanbase that desperately wants to believe this is different from the last five years of chaos.
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This is peak Auburn offseason energy—genuine hope, a fresh coach, continuity they're claiming nobody notices, and NIL money flowing. Week 1 hasn't kicked them in the teeth yet, so copium is flowing freely. The Baylor game is a win-now moment dressed up as a "fresh start."
🔥 Auburn's opening the Alex Golesh era against Baylor in Atlanta with DJ Lagway under center and a fanbase that desperately wants to believe this is different from the last five years of chaos.
SALT MINES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2026
“7-5 because I don’t think we have a great offensive line yet but maybe they gel and we over perform. Defense will be stout again.”
↳ re: Before the year season predictions.
“He was pumping Sumrall with Buster and Durkin for roster retention and promising results. He didn't know Sumrall absolutely wouldn't get tied to Durkin”
↳ To Mike Gittens Credit
“I assure you there is no shortage of 6’ 5” 310lbs 18 year olds that would come to Auburn to play for some NIL.”
↳ re: Kayin Lee was the corner who snatched that interception out of Cam Colemans hands
“we at least kicked the tires, but I dont think there was ever a formal offer in place. As for Sumrall performing at this level this early, florida's roster is MILES better than ours on offense. Particularly Oline. 2/5 were Returning and one was Buster's starting center at Tech. But the deal with Sumrall was all but signed and Cohen said he absolutely had to keep Durkin and Sumrall didn't like that, he was open to keeping DJD just wanted to interview him and see how they fit together first.”
↳ To Mike Gittens Credit
“First, I dont blame Cam for leaving, he is on a better team with a better QB. But Cam, Texas didnt pay you millions to remain flat footed and let that small DB jump over you and snatch it out of your hands. I liked the commentator's retort. "Kayin said this is just like practice at Auburn". That was funny.”
↳ Kayin Lee was the corner who snatched that interception out of Cam Colemans hands
“Our peak season moment will likely be beating Vandy only because of a blocked punt (or squeezing by Baylor by the grace of God) and we were obliterated at home by a team that won 4 games last year. No matter what way you look at it Auburn is still a dumpster fire compared to where some competent leadership would have us. I hate to be negative but fans have to reach way to far to find positives around this program”
↳ It wasn’t pretty but