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Breaking down Auburn, SEC race and coaching carousel | Coach's Corner

Former Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson breaks down the Tigers' loss to Ole Miss, previews Arkansas and weighs in on the College Football Playoff rankings and coaching carousel.
November 5, 2026
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Former Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson joined Ron Sanders on the latest edition of Coach's Corner on Auburn Undercover to discuss the Tigers' struggles, the SEC race and a growing list of college football coaching openings.

Johnson examined Auburn's 45-15 loss to Ole Miss, pointing to personnel limitations, offensive inconsistency and a defense that has slipped in recent weeks. Looking ahead to Arkansas, Johnson believes Auburn can win if the Tigers maintain their effort and take care of the football.

The discussion also turned to the College Football Playoff rankings, including the positioning of two-loss SEC teams, and several key weekend matchups featuring Alabama-LSU, Texas-Missouri and Texas A&M-South Carolina.

Johnson also offered his perspective on the coaching carousel, questioning Florida State's standing among available jobs and discussing how NIL spending and the transfer portal have changed the landscape at programs such as Clemson and South Carolina.

Watch the full episode of Coach's Corner on Auburn Undercover's YouTube channel for Johnson's analysis of Auburn, the SEC and the coaching carousel.

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