DJ Durkin's value to Auburn

Happy Friday! As a decision is expected in the Charles Bediako case on Friday, it’s a Dear Andy & Ari episode to send you on into the weekend. Before we get to our incredible listeners, we have an interview with Auburn’s new head football coach in Alex Golesh. Coming over to the plains from USF, Golesh plans to implement a winning playstyle and run the piss out of the ball. How many games can Auburn win in 2026? Watch here as Alex Golesh joins.

(0:00) On Today’s Episode

(0:48) Presenting Sponsor

(3:15) Intro: Previewing Alex Golesh Interview

(6:22) Alex Golesh Joins

(11:25) How much things have changed

(14:16) DJ Durkin’s impact at Auburn

(17:10) USF’s talent now at Auburn

(21:52) Golesh Playcalling Philosophy

(24:15) Running the piss out of the ball

(28:01) Closing out with Golesh

(29:22) Winter Olympics

(30:33) Charles Bediako Update

(31:37) Explaining Injunctions

(37:07) The physical age of athletes in eligibility

(40:31) Greg Sankey’s Words + Nate Oats

(50:40) Tennessee’s 2026 Outlook

(1:01:11) Thanks for watching! See you Monday

After Coach Golesh joins, it’s time for some incredible questions from our listeners. While the topic of the week has been eligibility cases, Andy & Ari receive plenty of questions surrounding the eligibility cases of Charles Bediako, Joey Aguilar, and Trinidad Chambliss. While all three are currently in court cases, who knows what’s next?

To wrap up Dear Andy & Ari, Shea asks: “What’s Tennessee’s outlook with or without Joey Aguilar on the roster?” Andy & Ari dive deep into expectations ahead in Knoxville. Do you agree?

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