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Auburn’s Georgia win changes everything in recruiting | Recruiting Roundup

Auburn football’s stunning 27-24 victory at No. 1 Georgia is already changing the program’s recruiting momentum.
October 21, 2026
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Auburn football’s stunning 27-24 victory at No. 1 Georgia is already changing the program’s recruiting momentum.

Auburn Undercover recruiting expert Ryan Bartow joins Caleb Jones to explain why the win gives Alex Golesh something every new coaching staff needs: proof of concept. After hearing from more than 100 recruits following the victory, Bartow reveals how Auburn’s performance is resonating across Alabama, Georgia and the Carolinas.

The impact was immediate. Four-star edge rusher Marquis “M.J.” Evans shut down his recruitment and canceled planned visits after Auburn’s breakthrough victory. Bartow also examines the growing competition for Auburn commitments Aidyn Wiggins and Nate Kamba, who are drawing strong interest from South Carolina.

The momentum continues with No. 18 LSU coming to Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn’s visitor list is in such high demand that the staff is redirecting some prospects to later home games. Four-star cornerback Nate Dollard, defensive lineman Antonio Flowers and edge rusher Jay’Sean Culp are among the major 2028 prospects expected on campus.

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