Alex Golesh shuns Auburn hype, preaches consistency after stunning Georgia
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Auburn football coach Alex Golesh received mixed reactions after the team's recent performances, facing criticism following a loss to Florida but praise after an upset win against No. 1 Georgia.
- Despite the victory over Georgia, Auburn remains unranked with a 4-2 record and is preparing to face No. 18 LSU, emphasizing the need for consistency and improvement.
- Golesh and his staff conducted a thorough review of the Georgia game, focusing on fundamental errors like penalties and dropped passes, highlighting that the win should not overshadow ongoing issues.
- Auburn's defensive coordinator DJ Durkin will face challenges against LSU's fast-paced offense without linebacker Xavier Atkins, who was dismissed from the team and entered the transfer portal.
- Golesh acknowledges the difficulty of rebuilding Auburn's program, stressing that sustained success requires time, humility, and continuous effort beyond a single upset victory.
