Auburn had one running back depart from the team on Monday, but their future at the position could be in good hands.

Auburn's head coach returned to the podium Monday to share insight into Damari Alston's departure and to give his final thoughts on the Georgia loss.

When asked whether or not he expects Freeze to be Auburn’s head coach in 2026, Cohen said he has a “never say never” attitude, and used a metaphor about a car not starting to explain his thought process.

The Georgia Bulldogs' major defensive stop at the goal line against the Auburn Tigers in the second quarter when they forced Jackson Arnold to fumble.

Here's a look at how the Auburn Tigers are projected to line up this Saturday night against the No. 16 Missouri Tigers.

College football Week 8 odds, picks, predictions, TV channel, streaming for Missouri Tigers vs Auburn Tigers SEC game on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

The preseason AP Poll was released late Monday morning, and Auburn found itself cracking the list at No. 20. The Tigers were also picked to finish sixth in the SEC by local and national media.

The four-star linebacker from Mobile returns to Auburn's 2026 recruiting class after briefly pledging to rival Georgia.