Woodyard and Riddick projected as starters, but reserves Wheatland, Atkins, Deas, and Melendez have created significant competition in camp.

Out of Auburn’s seven new title claims, there we have four I feel totally fine with, one I’m shrugging at and two I’m booing out of court. Not that it matters to anyone, because the banners will wave all the same. 1953 Notre Dame, 2006 Boise State and 2008 Utah, you’re up next, right?

The Auburn Tigers offense has a lot of star power heading into 2025, but they're not going anywhere without guards Dillon Wade and Jeremiah Wright.

Analysis: Possibly the most solidified position on the team, Keldric Faulk will be the starter at defensive end. However, that doesn’t mean others won’t play, and Williams seems primed for a breakout season in 2025. Smith and JJ Faulk are next in line and will battle for snaps as freshmen.