Champ Anthony's Breakout Season: Auburn's New Hope

0:00On March 19th, Auburn Safety Chancellor Anthony, known as Champ, has battled injuries for three straight years, but he's gearing up for a real. Breakout in the 2026 season under new coach Alex Goulish. In 2024, a broken leg against Arkansas sidelined him after just three games, forcing surgery. Then in 2025, a thumb injury in the opener led to minor surgery followed by another leg issue against Kentucky that limited him to seven appearances total. Anthony transferred to Auburn in 2023 from junior college, starting as a reserve cornerback and special teams player before shifting to safety. Despite the setbacks, he's shown versatility across positions, earning respect in the locker room. Now entering his fourth year, possibly his last shot to shine, Anthony has appeared in spring practices. Goulish and the staff are taking a cautious approach with his recovery, prioritizing health over rushing him back. With a mix of veterans and newcomers,

1:01Goulish sees Anthony stepping up as a leader on defense, ready to contribute wherever needed and finally live up to that champ nickname on the field.