Alex Golesh taken aback by Auburn players' answers to how they feel about program

Fansided | December 9, 2025

The new Auburn head coach has been shocked at how Auburn players react to being on the Plains.

Newly hired Auburn football head coach Alex Golesh talks to fans as Auburn Tigers take on NC State Wolfpack at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala. on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. Auburn Tigers lead NC State Wolfpack 41-35 at halftime. | Jake Crandall/ Advertiser / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Alex Golesh has already had some moments at Auburn that have taken him aback, but the biggest might be when he meets with current players to determine who wants to be at Auburn and who doesn’t.