Episode 551: Guts and Glory

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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