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Damari Alston has left the Auburn football team

LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 26 - Auburn Running Back Damari Alston (0) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024.

Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 26 - Auburn Running Back Damari Alston (0) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers

This is an ongoing story. The Plainsman will update as more information is received.

Auburn running back Damari Alston is officially off the team after an announcement coming from head coach Hugh Freeze today following many rumors of his departure. 

Alston was a senior for the Tigers and was voted by his teammates as one of the team captains before the season began. He had accumulated 32 carries resulting in 128 yards and a touchdown so far this season.

"Damari failed to meet the expectations and the standards of our program," coach Freeze said, "We love him. We wish him the best."

It is unclear at this time the full story on the reasons for Alston leaving the team but having only played four games he will retain eligibility for next season with a redshirt if he chooses to use it.


Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor

Reid is a sophomore majoring in accounting. He joined the Plainsman in the fall of 2024.

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