Football

Auburn plummets in polls following loss

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 13

Auburn's third loss has cost them. After falling 13-7 at Georgia on Saturday, the Tigers took a nosedive in both the AP and Coaches' Polls, dropping out of the top 10 in each. They plummeted to No. 16 in the Coaches' Poll, and fell to No. 18 in the AP Poll. Auburn was No. 8 in both polls last week, and was No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Anemic offense dooms Auburn in 13-7 loss to Georgia

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 12

Sean White went just 6-for-20, and Auburn didn't pick up a first down in the second half.

Auburn defense failed by the offense again at Georgia

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | November 12

For the first few weeks of Auburn's 2016 campaign, the offense struggled to establish its identity while the defense did all it could to save the day.

Notebook: Offensive woes, Injuries mounting

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 12

Not much went right for Auburn in the 13-7 loss to Georgia.

Sean White 'full speed ahead' for showdown at Georgia

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 9

White won't be limited in any way come game time, and the coaches won't hold back in their playcalling.

Kamryn Pettway returns to practice, status for Georgia uncertain

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | November 9

Auburn running back Kamryn Pettway, who injured his left leg in the No. 9 Tigers' 23-16 win over Vanderbilt, dressed out for practice on Wednesday, offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee confirmed during his weekly press conference.

Behind Enemy Bylines: Georgia

November 9

John Durham, the Assistant Sports Editor at The Red and Black, answered a few questions from The Plainsman about Auburn's matchup with Georgia this Saturday.

'Adversity'-filled win helps Auburn turn focus to Georgia

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 8

Gus Malzahn praised his team's guts and courage in coming back to beat an upstart Vanderbilt team, and now the Tigers turn their focus to Georgia, a place they haven't won at since 2005.

With the two 'quarterbacks' of the defense out, Darrell Williams stepped up

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 8

Williams 'had his plate full,' Kevin Steele said. Williams had to play three separate linebacker positions throughout the game as the defense adjust to various packages.

Auburn stays at No. 9 in College Football Playoff rankings

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 8

The Tigers check in at No. 9 for the second week in a row.

Day-After Dissection: Vanderbilt

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | November 6

After winning its last three SEC games by an average score of 45-15, Auburn received a stiff test from an upset-minded Vanderbilt team. The close contest wasn't the biggest surprise in the world.

"It was just one of those days": Auburn escapes with 23-16 win over Vanderbilt

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

The Tigers trailed at halftime, but a switch at quarterback and some regrouping on defense helped Auburn pull out a sixth consecutive win.

NOTEBOOK: Auburn-Vanderbilt

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

A few notes on quarterbacks, running backs, and entering the record books.

Auburn extends SEC rushing record in Vanderbilt win

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | November 5

No. 9 Auburn's SEC-leading rushing attack wasn't quite as consistent or explosive as it has become accustomed to in the Tigers' 23-16 win over Vanderbilt on Saturday.

Auburn to play in Chick-Fil-A Kickoff Game in 2018 season opener

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 3

The Tigers will face Washington as the two teams meet for the first time ever in Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Josh Holsey's 'like a coach out there' for Auburn defense

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 2

Holsey's play at cornerback has been a big reason Auburn's defense has performed so well.

COLUMN: Don't count Tigers out of SEC West race

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | November 2

A narrow victory that included 18 points from field goals alone has launched Auburn to five straight victories and the ability to make the race to Atlanta interesting.

Auburn's offense is beginning to look familiar

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | November 2

The Auburn offense is beginning to look eerily similar to the 2013 SEC Champion Auburn offense.

2017 Auburn target commits to Tigers in Halloween-themed video

November 2

Auburn’s season continued its upward trend on Monday when four star 2017 Linebacker K.J. Britt of Oxford High School in Oxford, Alabama, made his official commitment to the Tigers.

Chandler Cox settling into H-Back role

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | November 2

For one play in the third quarter of Auburn's 40-29 win at Ole Miss, sophomore Chandler Cox lined up at quarterback as the Ole Miss defense scrambled around trying to get a read on whatever trickery the Tigers were trying to pull.