Auburn defensive coordinator DJ Durkin acknowledged the team's pass defense struggles, describing the unit's performance as inconsistent. "We've been up and down," Durkin said, according to a report by Phillip Jordan for Auburn Wire on November 4, 2026. The comment highlights ongoing challenges for the Tigers' secondary as they navigate the season.
DJ Durkin Addresses Auburn's Pass Defense Inconsistencies: 'We've Been Up and Down'



