Football

Smith's tip not enough to turn the Tide

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 30

The pass appeared to be just out of the reach of Jason Smith, but the receiver tipped the ball twice, ran by Alabama safety Eddie Jackson and had nothing but green grass — the same turf Ricardo Louis traversed two years ago — between him and a touchdown.

Auburn lets opportunities to win slip away in 29-13 loss to Alabama in the Iron Bowl

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 28

The Tigers, despite being a few plays away from turning the tide, were outgained 465-260, as Alabama running back Derrick Henry piled up 271 by himself.

An oral history of the 2010 Iron Bowl: "The Camback"

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 26

“If they don’t win the national championship, the biggest thrill they get is making sure we don’t win it."

Auburn defense tasked with stopping Heisman Trophy favorite in Iron Bowl

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 25

Derrick Henry is currently the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, as he has rushed for 1,526 yards and a nation-leading 21 touchdowns this season.

Carlson named a finalist for Lou Groza Award

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 25

Carlson was named a finalist for the Lou Groza Award — awarded annually to the nation’s best place-kicker — on Tuesday.

Will Muschamp prepared to face former boss Nick Saban in Iron Bowl

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 25

Muschamp was on Alabama coach Nick Saban’s staff from 2001-05, and he said the two coaches still maintain a close relationship outside of football season.

Junior quarterback Cam Newton celebrates with the Auburn student section after Auburn's Iron Bowl win. (Charlie Timberlake/ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Cam Newton to be on the sidelines as honorary coach for the Iron Bowl

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 23

The former Auburn quarterback will be on the sidelines Saturday, as his Carolina Panthers have a bye week.

Bammers behind barn doors

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 23

Once a year, whether in Tuscaloosa or Auburn, fans of the Tigers and the Tide alike are forced to follow their troops into battle and cross behind enemy lines.

Auburn's offense opens up in 56-34 win over Idaho

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 21

The Tigers have now achieved bowl eligibility in every year of Gus Malzahn's tenure as coach, and will now turn their attention to the Iron Bowl.

The amount of 11 a.m. games Auburn had was unacceptable

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | November 16

I think I can speak on behalf of the entire Auburn fan base when I say that I am sick of the 11 a.m.

Defense excels, offense and special teams lag behind in 20-13 loss to Georgia

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 16

In the SEC, it takes contributions from the offense, defense and special teams to win every week. Unfortunately for Auburn, only one unit showed up to Saturday’s 20-13 loss to Georgia. The defense played its best game of the season for the second consecutive week, holding the Bulldogs to 243 yards of offense, the lowest total since Oct.

Auburn offense sputters in 20-13 loss to Georgia

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 16

Despite allowing the lowest yardage in an SEC game since 2011, the Tigers couldn't get anything going on offense.

OPINION: College Station is a must-see in the SEC

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 12

The Auburn family is notorious for traveling well for football games, especially around SEC country.

Fun with numbers: The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | November 11

Auburn is 55-55-8 against Georgia. “The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry” has been played 118 times, fifth-most in college football history.

Malzahn confident in both quarterbacks but undecided on starter entering Georgia game

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 11

Coach Gus Malzahn has yet to announce whether Jeremy Johnson or Sean White will start in Auburn’s game against Georgia, and the signal-caller may not be revealed until the starters are announced Saturday in Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Shifting momentum

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 11

After a season that once looked lost, the Auburn Tigers suddenly find themselves within reaching distance of a bowl.

Davis growing up quickly in Auburn secondary

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 11

Davis has more than offset his struggles with his production, as he has played in every game for Auburn and recorded 31 tackles, three interceptions and four pass breakups.

Editor-to-editor: The Red & Black talks Auburn-Georgia

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 11

Taylor Denman, sports editor of The Red & Black, the University of Georgia's student newspaper, answers a few questions about the Auburn/Georgia matchup.

Several defenders dealing with injuries as Auburn prepares for Georgia

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 11

The worst of Auburn’s injuries was that of Jeremiah Dinson, who suffered several injuries on one play late in the third quarter against Texas A&M.

Kerryon Johnson carving out a role

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 11

The freshman running back has emerged as a reliable contributor out of the backfield.