Bryan Harsin Says Auburn Plans to 'Recruit, Recruit, Recruit' After Loss to Alabama

The Auburn Tigers suffered a disappointing 24-22 4OT loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide on Saturday, and head coach Bryan Harsin is already looking ahead to 2022 with the mindset to "recruit, recruit, recruit." 

"Is it frustrating? Yes," Harsin told reporters after the loss. "Are there reasons (for the losses)? Absolutely. ... Are we gonna take our ball and go home? Hell no. We're gonna work to build the program."

Harsin is in just his first season as head coach of the Tigers after seven seasons at Boise State, and his recruiting process should have a huge impact on the team moving forward.

Auburn has no commitments from any five-star prospects in the 2022 class and is toward the bottom of the SEC in recruiting for next year. However, the team had several talented four-star prospects in attendance at the Iron Bowl on Saturday, including wide receiver Isaiah Bond, linebacker Robert Woodyard, defensive lineman Khurrtis Perry and linebacker Shemar James. 

According to 247Sports, Georgia, Alabama, Texas A&M and LSU have the top 2022 recruiting classes. Auburn ranks toward the bottom alongside Ole Miss, Vanderbilt and Florida. 

Auburn also has no recruits committed in the class of 2023 yet, per 247Sports. However, the team has made offers to Florida five-star running back Richard Young, Texas five-star running back Rueben Owens, Alabama four-star wide receiver Karmello English and Alabama five-star cornerback Jahlil Hurley. 

Georgia, Arkansas and Texas A&M currently have the most commitments in the 2023 class. 

Auburn hasn't found much success since 2011, when Cam Newton was at quarterback and led the team to a win in the national championship game. The most important thing for the school moving forward will be recruiting, but the outlook isn't great right now.