Football

Top 10 most memorable moments in Auburn football history

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter , Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor and Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | February 24

Auburn football is a staple of the University's culture, providing traditions, memories and entertainment for students and families alike. Looking back over the years, our sports editorial staff ranked the 10 most memorable moments Auburn football has delivered since its founding in 1892.

Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight plans to enter the transfer portal

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | December 30

New head coach Alex Golesh and his staff have been struggling with the portal and will have to hope to use it to their advantage now to fill many positions and now most importantly fill the position of quarterback.

Auburn Star WR Cam Coleman to enter the transfer portal

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | December 29

Auburn star wide receiver Cam Coleman has entered the transfer portal, according to Hayes Fawcett.

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Malcolm Simmons plans to enter the portal

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | December 13

Malcolm Simmons has been reported to plan to enter the transfer portal leaving the Auburn Tigers following the disappointing 2025 football season.

Auburn football's full 2026 schedule revealed

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | December 11

It’s only been 12 days since Auburn suffered a heartbreaking sixth consecutive loss to Alabama, but eyes on the Plains are looking forward to next season and we now have the dates in which the Tigers will take the field in 2026. After traveling to Waco, Texas, last season, Auburn will once again take ...

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DJ Durkin officially staying as Auburn defensive coordinator going forward

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | December 2

Auburn officially announced that DJ Durkin will remain the defensive coordinator under the new Alex Golesh led staff.

A new era on the Plains: Everything you need to know about Alex Golesh, Auburn's 33rd head coach

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | December 1

Ever since Gus Malzahn left the Plains in 2020, Auburn’s football program has been looking for a long-term answer at head coach, and today marked the start of Alex Golesh’s chance to be that solution for the Tigers.

From Tampa to The Plains: Auburn hires USF's Alex Golesh as 33rd head coach

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 30

After four weeks of an extensive search, Alex Golesh has been hired as Auburn football’s next head coach, according to multiple reports. A flight from Auburn University Regional Airport left for Tampa this morning. Golesh will be introduced as the Tigers’ 33rd head coach tomorrow.

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A heartbreaking loss in the Iron Bowl ends the season for 2025 Auburn football

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | November 30

Despite an inspiring second-half comeback, the Auburn Tigers fell short to the Alabama Crimson Tide 27-20 in the 90th Iron Bowl last night.

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Tigers can't overcome early deficit in 27-20 defeat to Crimson Tide

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 30

Auburn falls to Alabama 27-20, marking the Crimson Tide’s sixth consecutive victory over the Tigers and their third straight inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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Tide dries up: looking ahead at the 90th Iron Bowl

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | November 29

Saturday night will bring to fruition the moment Auburn and Alabama fans alike have been waiting for all season long: the 90th annual Iron Bowl.

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Plainsman Picks: Iron Bowl

By Sports Staff | November 29

This Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the Auburn Tigers will take on the No. 10 Alabama Crimson Tide in the final game of the season, where a win will qualify Auburn for a bowl game, and a loss puts an end to the 2025 season. Here's how our sports staff thinks it's going to go down.

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Get to Know: Alabama

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | November 28

As the Auburn Tigers are set to take on rival No. 10 Alabama Saturday night in Jordan-Hare Stadium, they are looking to secure a bowl game and win their first matchup with the Tide since 2019. But it’s the Crimson Tide who arguably have more to play for.

Deuce is loose: Knight ties program TD record in debut rout

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | November 22

Freshman five-star quarterback Deuce Knight made his first start for the orange and blue and didn’t waste time making his mark, leading the Tigers to a 62–17 victory over Mercer.

Auburn faces Mercer with bowl eligibility on the line

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | November 21

Coming off their bye week, the Auburn Tigers are set to face the Mercer Bears of the Southern Conference on Saturday afternoon at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Plainsman Picks: Who will be the next head coach for Auburn football?

By Sports Staff | November 17

With Hugh Freeze getting fired recently and Auburn currently depending on an interim head coach, lots of questions are swirling about who Auburn's next head coach will be. Here's who our staff thinks should be heading to the Plains next season.

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.