That confidence seemed to rub off on the national media. On the SEC Network set the next day, former Alabama quarterback and ESPN analyst Greg McElroy made a bold statement about the Tigers going into the season. “The dark horse [in the SEC] is Auburn,” McElroy said.

If you need a refresher, Alabama went 9-4 in DeBoer's first season as Nick Saban's replacement, which included losses to Vanderbilt and a 6-7 Oklahoma Sooners team. It was the worst Alabama season, on paper at least, since Saban's first year back in 2007.

In this week’s War Rapport Wednesday, it was finally time for the Auburn Tigers to take center stage at 2025 SEC Media Days. The War Rapport’s Mike Gittens joins this week’s edition of War Rapport Wednesday from the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.

Following two straight losing seasons to kickoff Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze’s tenure, it’s “prove it time” on the Plains in 2025.

SEC football media days continue on July 15, with Georgia, Texas, Tennessee and Auburn making appearances. Follow along here for live updates

Auburn takes the stage Tuesday at SEC football media days in Atlanta. Here's how to watch the event, and what to expect.

Former OU and current Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold reflected on his time with the Sooners during an appearance on "SEC This Morning."

WSFA 12 Sports reporter Davis Baker caught up with the former Montgomery Catholic Knight in Atlanta at SEC Media Days.

Scott Rabalais on the Saban returning to coaching rumors, day two of Lane Kiffin vs. Hugh Freeze and the new SEC football documentary series

Auburn football aims to post its first winning season since 2020 this season. How high are the chances for Auburn to make that dream a reality? One SEC Network analyst believes Auburn's recent troubles can be quickly fixed.