Auburn faces mounting pressure to keep DJ Durkin on staff, as speculation swirls around the Tigers’ head coaching search. Can John Cohen make the major hire fans crave and still retain Durkin’s defensive expertise? Zac Blackerby and Ben Taylor break down why keeping Durkin as defensive coordinator is a top priority, how Saturday’s loss influences the coaching landscape, and debate whether Durkin’s true strength lies in his DC role. Key topics include John Sumrall’s status as frontrunner for Auburn’s head coach, the financial and cultural challenges of staff retention, and which offensive minds could reshape the Tigers’ future. Insightful discussion touches on player stability amid NIL and transfer portal chaos, the significance of beating Alabama, and the pressure to create a staff that balances leadership, continuity, and innovation. Are the Tigers poised for bold change, or will chemistry and cost determine Auburn’s next move?