Auburn just obliterated ULM, and there’s one player who stole the show: freshman wide receiver Cam Coleman.
With 8 receptions, 100 yards, and 3 touchdowns, he single-handedly lit up the scoreboard. But here’s the real question: has Cam Coleman just locked down the title of Auburn’s go-to wide receiver?
The hype is real. Some might argue that KeAndre Lambert-Smith, with his 40 receptions, 761 yards, and 8 touchdowns, still deserves to be the top guy. And he had a solid game against ULM too—6 catches, 104 yards, and a touchdown. But after what we saw from Coleman, is the torch being passed?
Let’s break it down: heading into the ULM game, Coleman wasn’t exactly lighting the world on fire—his best game was 3 catches for 82 yards against Oklahoma. But against ULM? He exploded. Not only did he catch 88.9% of his targets, but he owned the field when it mattered most. His numbers (23 receptions, 392 yards, 5 touchdowns) are climbing fast, and he’s starting to close the gap on Lambert-Smith.
What stood out the most? Clutch moments. Coleman came up huge in critical situations—3 of his 8 receptions were on 3rd or 4th down, and every one of those plays moved the chains. His first-quarter touchdown on a 20-yard catch-and-run set the tone, and then in the 3rd quarter, he snatched a massive 22-yard touchdown on 4th down, showing he’s ready to make plays when the pressure’s on.
It wasn’t just the big plays, though. Coleman made the routine ones count too, turning short catches into momentum-builders. Four of his grabs went for 16+ yards, and his athleticism was on full display as he blew past ULM defenders, adding extra yards after the catch.
And the energy? Coleman was buzzing from start to finish, bringing a level of enthusiasm and intensity that pumped up the entire Auburn offense. His confidence is contagious, and it’s clear his teammates are feeding off his game-changing plays.
But here’s the big takeaway: with both Coleman and Lambert-Smith firing on all cylinders, Auburn’s receiving corps is a nightmare for opposing defenses. Texas A&M, Alabama—you’ve been warned.
So, has Cam Coleman officially become Auburn’s go-to receiver? It’s time to start considering him as one of the most dangerous weapons in the SEC, and the case for him to lead the Tigers’ offense in 2025 is only getting stronger. Watch out—this freshman is just getting started!
