Football

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.

2017 Auburn football schedule revealed

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | September 14

Gus Malzahn and the Tiger football team will play five road games in 2017, including a visit to Missouri and a week two showdown at Clemson.

Chase Ritter trades toe-touches for touchdowns

By Lily Jackson | Intrigue Editor | September 12

Chase Ritter, junior in bio-systems engineering, went from holding cheerleaders to holding the line for Auburn Tiger Football in 2015.

Braden Smith reflects on offense's performance against Arkansas State

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | September 12

A common saying in college football is that the biggest improvement for any team comes between weeks one and two.

Lashlee proud of Auburn offense's improvement

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | September 12

Lashlee noted Sean White's competitiveness at the QB position, as well as the unselfishness of the receiving corps.

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.