Football

Auburn signee diagnosed with cancer

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 22

Brodarious Hamm, the three-star offensive tackle that was a part of the 2016 signing class, was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, coach Gus Malzahn confirmed.

Auburn's leading tackler returns to practice

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 22

Rudy Ford, who led Auburn with 118 tackles in 2015, suited up for the first time this spring after missing five practices with an undisclosed illness.

Malzahn, Lawson praise defense's energy in spring practice

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | March 10

After a disappointing 7-6 campaign in 2015, spring practice has provided Auburn with new life and renewed energy, according to head coach Gus Malzahn and several players at a press conference on Thursday. "When I look back at the first five days, I'm really pleased with our energy," Malzahn said.

Countess, Jones turning heads before NFL Draft

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 10

Two Auburn defensive backs were present at the Tigers’ Pro Day on Monday, but only one participated in activities beside the usual position-specific drills. That’s because Jonathan Jones was invited to the NFL Draft Combine, while Blake Countess was left without an invite.

Peyton Barber ready for a chance at NFL level

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 9

However his opportunity in the NFL comes about, Barber is determined to take full advantage of it.

Duke Williams returns to Auburn for Pro Day

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | March 7

A little more than five months after he was dismissed from the team, Duke Williams resurfaced at Auburn, hoping to prove his worth to NFL scouts.

Tre' Williams ready to lead inexperienced linebacker corp

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 7

Williams is tasked with leading a defense and, more specifically, a linebacker corp with many new faces — both on and off the field.

Auburn running back Tre Mason (21) runs the ball 37 yards for a touchdown to put Auburn ahead of Florida State 31-27 with 1:19 left in the game, Pasadena, Calif., Jan. 6, 2014. (Zach Bland / Assistant Photo Editor)

Former Auburn running back arrested for drug possession, resisting officers

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 6

Former Auburn running back and Heisman Trophy finalist Tre Mason was arrested on

Gus Malzahn: 'It was time' to purchase new sports car

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 3

The i8, which features butterfly doors, has 357 horsepower and goes zero-to-60 in 4.2 seconds, according to the car’s specs on the BMW website. It is listed at $140,700.

Auburn kicks off spring practice hoping to solve quarterback issues

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 2

Jeremy Johnson, Sean White, Tyler Queen and newcomer John Franklin III will look to solve the issues at quarterback that plagued the Auburn offense in 2015.

Observations from first day of spring football practice

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | March 1

Auburn kicked off spring practice today looking to rebound from a disappointing 7-6 record in 2015.

Auburn tight end announces intentions to transfer

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | February 27

Rising sophomore tight end Chris Laye announced his intentions to transfer from Auburn in a Facebook post on Saturday morning.

Auburn announces spring practice schedule

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | February 25

Auburn officially announced its spring practice schedule for football Thursday, and the Tigers will kick things off on March 1

Changes ripple through football coaching staff

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | February 19

One day after losing Dameyune Craig to LSU, Auburn has hired another receivers coach. Arizona State running backs coach Kodi Burns, who was a former receiver and quarterback at Auburn, will be the next receivers coach on The Plains, Auburn announced Monday. Burns’ hiring marks the fifth addition to the Auburn coaching staff since the end of the 2015 regular season, all of which had to be filled following coaches who left voluntarily.