Auburn Football Outlook, Recruiting Targets, and USF-Boise State Film Review

Analyzing the Tigers' spring football plans, emerging recruiting priorities, and a deep dive into a key 2025 matchup

Mar. 13, 2026 at 2:05pm

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This week's edition of "Pink's Show" blends the latest news and analysis on the Auburn Tigers' upcoming spring football season, the team's recruiting strategy and emerging targets, as well as an in-depth film review of USF's 2025 season-opening win over Boise State.

Why it matters

As one of the premier college football programs in the Southeast, Auburn's spring practices and recruiting efforts are closely watched by fans and analysts alike. Additionally, the film breakdown of USF's victory over Boise State provides valuable insights into the strategies and performances of two Group of Five contenders.

The details

The discussion covers a range of topics related to Auburn football, including the team's plans for spring practice, key position battles, and the recruiting targets that make the most sense for the Tigers. The film review delves into the specifics of USF's win over Boise State, analyzing the offensive and defensive schemes, standout player performances, and strategic decisions made by the coaching staffs.

  • Auburn's spring football practices are scheduled to begin in late March 2026.
  • USF defeated Boise State 31-24 in their 2025 season opener on September 6, 2025.

The players

Auburn Tigers

A prominent college football program in the Southeastern Conference, known for their successful history and passionate fan base.

University of South Florida Bulls

A Division I FBS football team that competes in the American Athletic Conference, known for their strong performances in recent seasons.

Boise State Broncos

A Division I FBS football team that competes in the Mountain West Conference, historically one of the top Group of Five programs in the country.

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What they’re saying

“I tend to spend plenty of time on the offensive line as well.”

— Cole Pinkston, Author (on3.com)

“The goal is to create a dialogue based on football IQ learned from spending time in the coaching world–how an opposing coach may look at Auburn's game film.”

— Cole Pinkston, Author (on3.com)

What’s next

As the spring football season approaches, fans and analysts will closely monitor Auburn's progress and any developments in the team's recruiting efforts. Additionally, the film review of the USF-Boise State matchup may provide insights that inform future coverage and analysis of these two Group of Five programs.

The takeaway

This comprehensive coverage of Auburn football and the USF-Boise State game showcases the author's deep knowledge of the sport and commitment to providing valuable, in-depth analysis for fans and readers. The blend of news, recruiting insights, and film study offers a unique and informative perspective on the state of college football.