There has been much handwringing among Auburn's fanbase, and even outside observers, about the offseason that Hugh Freeze and his program are having. It's not much different than the typical worry that plagues fans leading up to the season, but this particular brand of worry isn't entirely unfounded.

A lot’s been said about Auburn’s 2026 recruiting class. Even more has been written. It’s been a fascinating study in a major program taking a unique approach to the new world of recruiting and how these shifting rules are being interpreted.