In this episode, Hayden takes a deep dive into Auburn's quarterback evaluation struggles, his personal frustrations with the recruiting process, and how he couldn't convince anyone that CJ Stroud was the real deal.

Between the transfer portal and high school signees, rosters are being turned over at a higher percentage than ever. Let's take a look at what Auburn's 2025 roster looks like.

In the middle to end years of Gus Malzahn's tenure, Auburn's recruiting efforts significantly declined, laying the foundation for the challenges faced by Bryan Harsin and now Hugh Freeze. Despite appearances from recruiting rankings, the reality on the field was starkly different.