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.

Hayden breaks down why the quarterback position is the most important in football and how Auburn consistently missed on evaluating elite talent. He discusses the flawed approach of relying too much on highlight reels instead of full game tape, the lack of emphasis on decision-making and instincts, and how Auburn ended up with quarterbacks who simply weren’t at a championship level.

He also shares his thoughts on the Bo Nix era, why his signing was inevitable, and how Auburn’s recruiting under Gus Malzahn failed to land a true difference-maker. Plus, he talks about his skepticism of Chayil Garnett as a D1 quarterback and what Auburn could have done differently in scouting and recruiting.

If you've ever been frustrated with quarterback recruiting or wondered how elite talents like CJ Stroud can slip through the cracks, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.