On today’s episode of Longshore and McKnight, John and Barry covered Alabama’s upcoming matchup with ULM and argued that a blowout win won’t ease concerns after the Tide’s recent slump. Comparisons to Mike DuBose and Mike Shula surfaced nationally, though the hosts dismissed them as premature, stressing that Kalen DeBoer has yet to prove whether he can steady the program. Meanwhile, Auburn’s home date with Ball State came under lighter scrutiny, with veteran columnist Philip Marshall assuring Tiger fans that it would take an outright collapse to be threatened.

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The hosts also revisited the dynamic of Auburn’s radio booth, where Jason Campbell has replaced longtime analyst Stan White. They noted that White’s raw emotion during the Malzahn and Harsin years resonated even with Alabama fans who tuned in for Auburn missteps, while Campbell’s steadier tone has yet to carry the same edge. Early NFL storylines surfaced as well, with anticipation around the Cowboys-Eagles opener, before Jason Caldwell of Auburn Undercover provided a deeper look at the Tigers’ win at Baylor. Caldwell highlighted Jackson Arnold’s running ability, Eric Singleton’s role as a decoy, and Auburn’s defensive miscues, calling the performance a positive step but far from complete.