Talkin' Tennessee with Charlie High

Rankings SEC Quarterbacks

In this episode, Hayden dives deep into the SEC quarterback landscape, ranking all 16 projected starters for the upcoming season. From seasoned veterans to breakout candidates, he breaks down each QB’s strengths, concerns, and what fans can expect this year. Whether you're a die-hard SEC fan or just love college football analysis, this is the definitive QB rundown you don’t want to miss. (Yes this description was AI Generated)

The One That Got Away: Auburn and CJ Stroud

In this episode, Hayden takes a deep dive into Auburn's quarterback evaluation struggles, his personal frustrations with the recruiting process, and how he couldn't convince anyone that CJ Stroud was the real deal. Hayden breaks down why the quarterback position is the most important in football and how Auburn consistently missed on evaluating elite talent. He discusses the flawed approach of relying too much on highlight reels instead of full game tape, the lack of emphasis on decision-making and instincts, and how Auburn ended up with quarterbacks who simply weren’t at a championship level. He also shares his thoughts on the Bo Nix era, why his signing was inevitable, and how Auburn’s recruiting under Gus Malzahn failed to land a true difference-maker. Plus, he talks about his skepticism of Chayil Garnett as a D1 quarterback and what Auburn could have done differently in scouting and recruiting. If you've ever been frustrated with quarterback recruiting or wondered how elite talents like CJ Stroud can slip through the cracks, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Auburn 2025 Spring Roster Breakdown

In this episode, Hayden breaks down each position group, analyzing the impact of roster turnover. From transfer portal moves to graduating players and incoming high school talent, he dives into the shifting dynamics of Auburn's roster and what it could look like for the 2025 season.

Iron Bowl Preview

It’s Iron Bowl week, and the excitement is palpable! In this episode, Hayden dives into one of the most anticipated matchups of the year. First, he breaks down Auburn’s heart-stopping 4OT victory over Texas A&M and analyzes Alabama’s struggles against Oklahoma. Then, it’s all about the Iron Bowl showdown. Hayden offers an in-depth look at the Auburn vs. Alabama matchups, detailing the keys to the game for both teams. From Auburn’s plan to contain Jalen Milroe’s dual-threat abilities to Alabama’s challenges defending mobile quarterbacks, this episode covers every angle.

Talkin' Tennessee with Charlie High

Hayden is joined on the show by Charlie High, the former Offensive Scouting Coordinator for the Tennessee Volunteers. Hayden and Charlie discuss Charlie's work history in depth, including his stops at UNC with Mack Brown, UCF followed by Tennessee with Josh Heupel, and they discuss how Tennessee matches up with upcoming opponent Alabama. Timeline: (00:30) - Charlie's Decorated High School Career (07:00) - Charlie's Start in Football (18:55) - UCF Job (22:35) - Tennessee, Dream Job (50:30) - Tennessee Offense and Nico Iamaleava (1:08:00) - Tennessee Defense