What Auburn Is Getting in Alex Golesh | Bowden Ball
Why could Alex Golesh be the coach who brings Auburn football back? Veteran Tampa sportswriter and USF Athletics senior writer Joey Johnston joins former Auburn coach Terry Bowden and Ronnie Sanders for a revealing look at the man now leading the Tigers.
Johnston covered Golesh’s turnaround at USF and explains how his relentless work ethic, player-first relationships and high-speed, run-first offense transformed the Bulls. The group breaks down what Golesh’s system could mean for quarterback Byrum Brown, Auburn’s former USF playmakers and a defense still led by DJ Durkin.
TOPICS COVERED:
• Why Golesh’s offense is about more than tempo
• How Golesh builds trust and loyalty with players
• What Byrum Brown brings to the Auburn offense
• Why the former USF players can make an immediate impact
• The importance of retaining DJ Durkin
• What Golesh must overcome at Auburn
• Auburn’s season opener against Baylor
• Clemson, Indiana, LSU and other national storylines
Terry also shares what it takes to handle the pressure surrounding the Auburn job and reflects on Joey’s memories of the historic 1989 Iron Bowl at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Bowden Ball: Auburn Football Edition 2026 is hosted by Terry Bowden and Ronnie Sanders and presented by the Haley Redd Family Foundation.
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