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COLUMN | Why Auburn fans should have hope for the Iron Bowl

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor , Sami Grace Donnelly | Editor-in-Chief and Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | November 22

The Iron Bowl is one of the most eye-catching and emotional games in all of college football. Although Auburn fans may be tempted to give up on the Tigers this season, here are four reasons why they should have hope for the 2023 Iron Bowl. 

Auburn defense struggles against slow, balanced New Mexico State offense

By TP Hammock | Sports Writer | November 19

Though Auburn's defense has been a strength of the team in 2023, the unit struggled against the balanced attack of the New Mexico State offense.

Auburn unable to find rhythm in stunning loss to New Mexico State

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | November 18

Auburn struggled to establish rhythm on offense and defense as the Tigers suffered a 31-10 upset loss to New Mexico State.

Players to watch, keys to victory against New Mexico State

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | November 17

Auburn returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium this Saturday as the Tigers, who are on a three-game winning streak, face New Mexico State, who has won six consecutive games.

Plainsman Picks: New Mexico State

By Sports Staff | November 17

Ahead of Auburn's game against New Mexico State, here's what some of our staff has to say about the game, complete with score predictions and analysis.

Keionte Scott and Jalen McLeod named SEC players of the week

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | November 13

Two members of the Auburn football team were named SEC players of the week after the Tigers' dominant win over Arkansas on Saturday.

Kickoff time, TV information announced for Iron Bowl

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | November 13

The SEC announced the game time and television information for Auburn's home game versus Alabama.

Fast starts ‘vital’ in Auburn’s win streak

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | November 11

Auburn continued its trend of fast starts, as it built a double-digit lead in the first quarter against Arkansas.

Thorne and McLeod star, Auburn clinches bowl eligibility in win over Arkansas

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | November 11

With dominant performances from quarterback Payton Thorne and jack linebacker Jalen McLeod, Auburn claimed its third straight victory as the Tigers took care of business on the road with a 48-10 win over Arkansas.

Players to watch, keys to victory against Arkansas

By Luke McClure | Sports Writer | November 10

Auburn looks for its third straight win as the Tigers visit Arkansas in an SEC West matchup.

Plainsman Picks: Arkansas

By Sports Staff | November 10

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

‘It almost felt like a home game:’ team praises fans after crucial road victory over Vanderbilt

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | November 5

Auburn fans took over FirstBank Stadium Saturday night as the Tigers earned a crucial victory over Vanderbilt on their way to becoming bowl eligible.

Hunter's career day leads Tigers to victory at Vanderbilt

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | November 4

Jarquez Hunter rushed for a career-high 183 yards as Auburn earned its second straight SEC win, a 31-15 victory at Vanderbilt.

Plainsman Picks: Vanderbilt

By Sports Staff | November 3

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

Players to watch, keys to victory against Vanderbilt

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | November 3

Auburn football is on the road this weekend for a conference matchup against Vanderbilt as the Tigers look to win back-to-back games.

Behind enemy bylines: Vanderbilt

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | November 2

Before Auburn's matchup against Vanderbilt, sports editor Jacob Waters sat down with deputy sports editor Anish Mago from The Vanderbilt Hustler to break down the game.

All bark, no bite: First half explosion leads Auburn to first conference win

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | October 30

Led by 300 total yards in the first half, Payton Thorne and Auburn jumped out to an early lead Saturday afternoon against Mississippi State, and the Tigers' defense protected the lead as Auburn won its first conference game of the season.

Two Auburn offensive linemen receive SEC player of the week awards

October 30

Offensive linemen Gunner Britton and Connor Lew received SEC honors Monday after their performances against Mississippi State.