Auburn falls in Sugar Bowl to Oklahoma, 35-19
By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | January 3The injuries that hampered Auburn all year struck again, and the Tigers fell in the season finale to the Sooners in New Orleans.
The injuries that hampered Auburn all year struck again, and the Tigers fell in the season finale to the Sooners in New Orleans.
The OUDaily's Derek Peterson
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn spoke to the media on Sunday to preview the Sugar Bowl a day before the New Year's Six matchup in New Orleans.
After missing the final two games of the regular season, White is back at full strength and ready to lead Auburn into the Sugar Bowl.
Oklahoma boasts one of the nation's top offenses, but Auburn's defense presents a unique set of challenges for the Sooners.
The kicker will return for his final year of eligibility, he confirmed to reporters on Thursday.
Auburn will be looking for a second defensive backs coach in as many years with the departure of McGriff.
The No. 1 JUCO quarterback in the nation is officially an Auburn Tiger, and he'll begin practicing with the team next week as Auburn prepares for the Sugar Bowl.
The former Baylor QB threw for 1,265 yards, 12 touchdowns and a pair of interceptions in 10 games during his freshman season with the Bears, and he chose Auburn over Texas A&M and Florida.
Five Auburn players were named to the first team, and two earned spots on the second team.