Football

The Tigers' offense shines but ultimately comes up short

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 9

A much improved Auburn offensive performance still comes up short in overtime against the Commodores. The Tigers offense achieved their conference high 38-points while collecting an amazing 563 yards of total offense on the day.

Heartbreak in Nashville: Vanderbilt outlasts Auburn in 45-38 overtime shootout

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 8

Although the Tigers’ offense improved, this time it was the defense that proved costly in No. 16 Vanderbilt’s 45-38 overtime win over Auburn.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. No. 16 Vanderbilt

By Sports Staff | November 8

Auburn is set to face No. 16 Vanderbilt this weekend in FirstBank Stadium. Here's what our staff expects of the upcoming matchup:

Get to know: No. 16 Vanderbilt

By Cooper Desloge | Sports Writer | November 7

For years, Vanderbilt football was the one game the rest of the SEC would circle on their schedule — not as a challenge, but as a confidence booster. It was a chance to rack up stats and give backups some playing time. Those days, however, are long gone.

Durkin takes the helm as Auburn faces No. 16 Vanderbilt

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | November 7

This Saturday in Nashville, Tennessee, the Auburn Tigers will face the Vanderbilt Commodores in their first game under interim head coach DJ Durkin following Hugh Freeze’s dismissal earlier this week.

Four illustrated faces of men in different colored backgrounds, each labeled with their names and associated universities.

Who could and should be Auburn's next head coach?

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 7

I have decided to go through each of the top names surrounding the coaching search and give them a rating on the likeliness that Auburn would want to and be able to hire them along with how good I think the hire would be by giving them a rating on their quality.

Auburn football to host a home-and-home with Notre Dame

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

Auburn football will play Notre Dame in a home-and-home matchup in the 2027 and 2028 seasons as part of its non-conference schedule, the team announced Wednesday afternoon. The 2027 game will be hosted by Notre Dame in South Bend, and the 2028 matchup will be hosted by Auburn in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Auburn fires head coach Hugh Freeze after Tigers drop to 1-5 in SEC play

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 2

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze has been fired following a rough start to his third season on the Plains, capped by a loss to Kentucky on Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Freeze is on thin ice: Auburn drops fifth SEC game of the season

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 2

Auburn’s quarterback shuffle backfires as Ashton Daniels’ late return can’t prevent a 10-3 loss to Kentucky, leaving Hugh Freeze’s job security in serious question.

New quarterback, same problems for Auburn

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | November 2

When the starting lineups were announced inside Jordan-Hare Stadium Saturday night, the student section erupted upon hearing that Ashton Daniels would be the starter. Little did they know they would get the same result from someone with a different number on his back.

A defensive slugfest ends in a brutal loss for the Tigers

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | November 1

Auburn suffered its worst loss of the season, falling 10-3 to Kentucky in a season full of disappointment against a struggling Wildcats team. The game was a story of defense, as many expected, with both teams showcasing their strengths on that side of the ball and their weaknesses on offense.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. Kentucky

By Sports Staff | November 1

Coming off of its first SEC win of 2025, Auburn is set to face Kentucky this weekend in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Here's what our staff expects of the upcoming matchup: Jackie Dominguez, Sports Editor: 30-17 Auburn I think the quarterback switch up will give Auburn the refresher it needs to bounce back after ...

Ashton Daniels named starter ahead of Auburn's matchup with Kentucky

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | October 31

When Auburn returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night, the Tigers will have a new signal-caller. Quarterback Ashton Daniels will get the start under the lights, with Jackson Arnold moving to the bench, according to AuburnSports.com.

Get to know: Kentucky

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | October 31

Fresh off securing their first SEC win of the 2025 season, Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers return to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night to face a struggling Kentucky team hoping to break a four-game losing streak of its own.

Auburn faces Kentucky with momentum to build

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | October 30

This weekend, Nov. 1, the Auburn Tigers will host the Kentucky Wildcats at Jordan-Hare Stadium in a matchup between two SEC programs looking to regain traction.

Xavier Atkins continues to dominate in win over Arkansas

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | October 25

Auburn's defense held Arkansas to 17 points led by linebacker Xavier Atkins who had yet another stellar performance in the 33-24 win in Fayetteville.

Auburn gets a vital win on the road with the help of defense and special teams

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | October 25

Auburn gets its first and much-needed SEC win of the season with a 33-24 victory over Arkansas on the road. The game was filled with many questions and confusion, especially right before halftime, as Auburn starting quarterback Jackson Arnold was benched in favor of backup Ashton Daniels.

McPherson's redemption game delivers Auburn's first SEC win

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | October 25

The Auburn Tigers were able to secure their first SEC win of the season against Arkansas this afternoon, despite trailing the Razorbacks 21-10 at halftime. Even more incredible, they mounted the comeback without scoring a single offensive touchdown.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. Arkansas

By Sports Staff | October 25

Today, Auburn faces off against another struggling SEC team in the Arkansas Razorbacks. Here's what our sports team has to say about the matchup.

Auburn seeks first conference win as Tigers face Arkansas on the road

By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | October 24

This weekend, the Auburn Tigers will travel to Fayetteville, Arkansas, to take on another familiar foe in the Arkansas Razorbacks. Both opponents will enter Saturday in dire need of a victory after having to endure countless struggles so far this season.