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July 21, 2026

Alex Golesh speaks on How DJ Durkin's Defense Changed Byrum Brown

Alex Golesh believes Byrum Brown took a major step forward this offseason, and he credits one key factor: going against DJ Durkin's defense every day in practice. In this episode, we break down Golesh's comments on Brown's development, what facing one of the SEC's toughest defensive minds can do for a quarterback, and why the daily battles during the offseason could pay dividends this fall. We also discuss what Brown's growth means for the offense, expectations heading into the season, and why this quarterback-defense matchup may have been the biggest win of the offseason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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