Crain & Company Vanderbilt Beats Auburn INSTANT Reaction
Nov 9, 2025
Vanderbilt surprises everyone with an overtime win against Auburn, prompting lively reactions from the hosts. They discuss whether Auburn should undergo a complete leadership overhaul after another defeat. The debate heats up over coach DJ Durkin's future and the cultural issues plaguing the team. The hosts praise Vanderbilt's bright prospects while analyzing what it will take for Auburn to turn things around. They even ponder the implications of future matchups, including a potential upset in the Iron Bowl.
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Auburn's Losing Culture Runs Deep
- Jake Crain argues Auburn has a systemic losing culture that requires sweeping change to fix.
- He says isolated coaching tweaks won't cure what he calls an institutional infection of losing habits.
Don't Blame A Single Coach Entirely
- David Cone argues firing DJ Durkin immediately isn't the clear solution despite the loss.
- He highlights that Auburn's defense has largely performed well this season and the problem isn't solely Durkin.
Offense Can Play But Defense Collapsed
- Blain Crain notes Auburn's offensive output (353 passing yards, 38 points) still lost because defense surrendered 45.
- He suggests Auburn's issues span both sides and that Vanderbilt's program looks ascending.