Football

Players to watch, keys to victory against California

By Tyler Raley | Sports Writer | September 8

In a key non-conference game for both teams, here is what you need to know ahead of the Auburn vs. California game on Saturday.

Plainsman Picks: California

By Sports Staff | September 8

Ahead of Auburn's trip to Cal, here's what some of our sports staff has to say about the game, complete with score predictions and analysis.

Behind enemy bylines: California

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | September 6

Before Auburn's matchup against California, sports editor Jacob Waters sat down with the football beat writer from The Daily Californian, Kyle Ngo, to breakdown the game.

Britton named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week

By Ruby Hudson | Sports Writer | September 4

After playing three positions on Saturday, Auburn's Gunner Britton was named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week.

Auburn lands first commitment on offensive line in 2024 class

By Noah Griffith | Writer | September 3

Auburn landed its first offensive lineman commitment of the 2024 class in DeAndre Carter.

A tale of two quarterbacks: Thorne and Ashford impress in season opener

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | September 3

Both of Auburn's quarterbacks in Payton Thorne and Robby Ashford shined in Auburn's season opener.

Defense, special teams set up offense for success in Auburn’s season-opening win

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | September 3

Auburn's 59-point performance, the best scoring output for the team in nearly two years, was largely due to the success of the defense and special teams units.

Freeze era begins with decisive win over UMass

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | September 2

Auburn ran for nearly 300 yards on the ground and six touchdowns Saturday, as Auburn won its first game under new head coach Hugh Freeze.

Players to watch, keys to victory against UMass

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | September 1

Auburn begins the 2023 season with a matchup against the UMass Minutemen. Here is a breakdown of the players you should watch and the keys to victory for each team.

Auburn vs. Arkansas Tank Bigsby Touchdown

How Auburn players fared during NFL preseason

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | September 1

The NFL preseason concluded last weekend, and a few former Auburn players made some noise for their respective teams prior to the beginning of the NFL season.

Plainsman Picks: UMass

By Sports Staff | September 1

Auburn football opens the Hugh Freeze era with a home game versus UMass. Here's how the Plainsman's sports staff is predicting the 2023 opener.

Auburn announces 2023 football captains

By Eva Bianco | Sports Writer | August 31

Auburn announced its four team captains on Tuesday: offensive lineman Kam Stutts, edge Elijah McAllister, tight end Luke Deal and quarterback Payton Thorne.

COLUMN | There’s absolutely no better time to be an Auburn Tiger than right now

By Michael Floyd | Community Writer | August 28

Welcome back, Auburn football.

Auburn adds its 17th commitment with 3-star defensive lineman

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | August 25

Dimitry Nicolas became Auburn's 17th commitment in the 2024 recruiting class after announcing his commitment to the Tigers Friday morning.

AUvsSJSU-13 Jarquez Hunter touchdown celebration

Five Auburn Tigers represented on preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Team

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | August 22

Five Auburn players were announced to the preseason Coaches All-SEC Team, the conference announced on Tuesday.

Auburn adds 4-star EDGE Jakaleb Faulk to 2025 class

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | August 21

Auburn claimed an early commitment to its 2025 recruiting class Monday evening, when 4-star edge Jakaleb Faulk announced his commitment to Auburn.

Freeze explains decision to start Thorne, discusses rest of quarterback room

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | August 18

Hugh Freeze explained to the media on Thursday what led to the decision to name Payton Thorne the starting quarterback and his plan for the rest of the QB room.

Thorne named starting quarterback for Tigers

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | August 17

Michigan State transfer Payton Thorne will be Auburn's starting quarterback for the opening game against UMass. The announcement was made official by head coach Hugh Freeze on Thursday.

4-star defensive lineman commits to Tigers

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | August 12

Auburn added its 16th commitment of the 2024 class when TJ Lindsey, a four-star defensive lineman, announced his pledge to the Tigers.

Players react to Jarquez Hunter's return to practice

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | August 8

Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter returned to practice on Tuesday, and his teammates voiced how excited they were for his return.