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Improvement on Auburn's defense evident after win over LSU

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 25

Auburn held LSU to four of 13 on third downs, and have only allowed opponents to convert 27 percent of third downs this year.

Day-After Dissection: LSU

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 25

After 700 days without a home SEC win, Gus Malzahn and Auburn finally broke through with a thrilling 18-13 win over No. 18 LSU.

Reversal: Auburn beats No. 18 LSU, 18-13, after last-second touchdown overturned

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 25

The win snapped a seven-game home losing streak to Power 5 opponents.

Auburn defense's patience rewarded in LSU win

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 24

Auburn linebacker Deshaun Davis, exhausted yet exhilarated, leaned back in his chair, welcoming the plethora of cameras and recorders.

Behind enemy bylines: Q&A with the Daily Reveille

September 21

The Auburn Plainsman got a chance to sit down with Christian Boutwell, sports editor at LSU's The Daily Reveille, to discuss Auburn's game against LSU from the other side of things. Q.

Sean White remains starting quarterback against LSU

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 20

The third-year sophomore will keep the starting job amid speculation that John Franklin III would overtake him.

Malzahn acknowledges Auburn's struggles, going to "get this thing turned around"

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 20

Malzahn was transparent, apologetic and remorseful when discussing the two losses this season, and offered hope for the future.

Darius Slayton discusses Dameyune Craig

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 20

When Darius Slayton was a highly touted prospect in the 2015 recruiting cycle, he received offers from some of the biggest programs in college football, including  Georgia.

Report: Former Auburn tight end Landon Rice accused of rape

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 19

Rice, who left the football team for "personal reasons," has not been charged yet, and the case is inactive.

Tre Williams moves on to LSU

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 19

With two losses in three weeks and Leonard Fournette's LSU Tigers looming large, Auburn must figure out what went wrong against Texas A&M and turn things around in arguably the biggest game for the program since 2014. Junior linebacker Tre Williams had six tackles (tied for the team high) to lead Auburn's defense to another spirited performance in the loss to the Aggies.

Defense aiming to slow LSU rushing attack, prevent repeat of 2015

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 18

Leonard Fournette and LSU stomped Auburn last season, and it's still fresh on the minds of the players.

Day-After Dissection: Texas A&M

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 18

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn must have been sure his offense was heading in the right direction after a 706-yard outburst against Arkansas State.

Auburn defense strong again in loss to Texas A&M

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 18

For the sixth time in as many tries, Auburn was denied an SEC win on its home field. It's a level of futility unmatched in Auburn's storied football history.

Stagnant, ineffective offense dooms Auburn in 29-16 loss to No. 17 Texas A&M

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 18

Auburn punted nine times for the first time since 2011 as the Tigers drop their sixth-consecutive home SEC game.

Behind enemy bylines: Texas A&M edition

September 15

Heath Clary of The Battalion answered a couple of Auburn-Texas A&M questions ahead of the game Saturday.

Kevin Steele previews Texas A&M

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 15

When Auburn faces No. 17 Texas A&M on Saturday night, the Tigers have a chance to gain early-season momentum with a winning start in conference play.

Tight end Landon Rice leaves football team

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 14

Auburn tight end Landon Rice has left the football program.

Josh Holsey, Auburn secondary prepare for Texas A&M

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 14

With two nonconference games wrapped up, Auburn's secondary is looking toward its first SEC opponent, Texas A&M, and the explosive offense it brings to The Plains.