Football

Football in the face of tragedy: remembering 9/11

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | September 11

Smoke billowed out from the base of the one mighty twin towers on Sept. 11, 2001. The eyes of the world locked on to New York City in disbelief of the horrors that rolled through their televisions.

Day-after Dissection: Arkansas State

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 11

Everything was clicking for Auburn the week after the offense sputtered against Clemson.

Explosive offense leads Auburn to 51-14 rout over Arkansas State

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 11

With his quarterback on the ground and a herd of defenders closing in behind the line of scrimmage on third down, Auburn running back Kerryon Johnson planted his right foot with authority.

Report: Woman recants domestic violence claim against former Auburn running back Jovon Robinson

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 8

According to a report by al.com, the woman said the incident with Robinson — who was dismissed last month — "was all made up."

Virus runs through Arkansas State football team

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 7

A virus has spread through the Arkansas State football team, sending a number of players to the hospital before their game against Auburn.

Malzahn revises three-quarterback system, names Franklin III permanent backup

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 6

After a failed three-quarterback experiment, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has trimmed the QBs down to two.

Will Hastings enjoying unlikely journey from walk-on kicker to receiver

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 6

He only had three offers, all of which were Division II schools. But something felt right about Auburn, and suddenly Will Hastings was lining up against the No. 2 team in the country.

"T-Will" a role model for Deshaun Davis

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 6

Auburn linebackers coach Travis Williams means a lot of things to a lot of people. For some, he's a former linebacker who anchored the defense from 2002-2005 and played a key role in the Tigers 13-0 season in 2004. But to linebacker Deshaun Davis, he's a mentor and a valuable role model.

Kevin Steele brings intensity and high expectations to Auburn defense

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 5

The first game for Auburn's defense under new coordinator Kevin Steele was a successful one, as the Tigers limited No. 2 Clemson to 19 points and 399 total yards while consistently frustrating Deshaun Watson. For Steele, however, the true measure of a defense is simple: it's about holding the other side to one less point. "Obviously, we're disappointed," Steele said.

Tray Matthews, Auburn defense look to continue strong start

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 5

Matthews, one of the leaders in the Auburn secondary, looks to keep the momentum going against Arkansas State on Saturday.

Offensive issues plague Auburn in 19-13 loss to No. 2 Clemson in season opener

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 4

The Tigers couldn't figure out their problems on offense, and couldn't quite hold Clemson enough on defense to pull out a season-opening win at home.

Day-after Dissection: Clemson

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 4

How did Auburn's position groups do against Clemson?

Auburn defense makes a statement in Clemson defeat

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 4

Down 13-3 to second-ranked Clemson in the third quarter, Auburn quarterback Jeremy Johnson threw an interception downfield that turned Jordan-Hare Stadium, which had been raucous for most of the night, deathly quiet.

Classic Auburn eatery returns for football season

By Romy Iannuzzi | Campus Reporter | September 2

The ice cream joint Sani-Freeze, a standby of Auburn football history, is returning for the 2016 football season.

Behind enemy bylines: Clemson edition

September 1

Cole Little, senior staff writer for The Tiger, Clemson's student newspaper, answered a couple of questions from The Plainsman ahead of Auburn's opener against the Tigers from the ACC. The Plainsman (TP): Clemson's coming off of an incredible season, and they were a couple bounces of the ball away from beating Alabama for the national championship.