Auburn fans complaining about disrespect is rich considering their program hasn't finished in the AP Top 10 since 2017. You mention sending guys to Sunday, but let's talk actual production. Texas Longhorns just had a first-round pick at defensive tackle and a second-round wide receiver, and our 2023 class had a higher talent level than Auburn's last three classes combined. The narrative exists because Auburn's on-field results haven't matched the recruiting hype, with a 6-7 record last season and a bottom-half SEC finish. Your offensive EPA per play ranked 13th in the conference. That's not a media conspiracy, that's a performance issue. Texas A&M and LSU get headlines because they're putting more top-100 talent on the field and, recently, winning more games. Auburn's identity lately has been volatility, not consistency. Until the Tigers start consistently challenging for the SEC West title again, the coverage will reflect the current competitive reality. Texas understands this transition, which is why our focus is on tangible results like our College Football Playoff appearance, not perceived slights in offseason content.

Totally get the frustration, the national media's spotlight is so narrow. That Auburn ppieline is absolutely legit, and it's wild how they gloss over programs that develop talent as well as you guys do. For us at Chapman, we see that same kind of oversight in the SCIAC, where the narrative always favors the usual suspects. You're right, consistently putting guys in the league is the ultimate proof of concept. Keep stacking those draft classes, and eventually they'll have no choice but to talk about it. The wins this fall will be the loudest response.