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Defense stands tall in crunch time against Jacksonville State

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 12

Auburn was far from great defensively on Saturday against Jacksonville State, and many would say they were far from good. Despite the struggles throughout the game, however, Auburn’s defense stepped up when it mattered to help the Tigers defeat the Gamecocks, 27-20.

Column: Response to band no longer playing reverse Rammer Jammer

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | September 11

"Rammer Jammer, Yellowhammer, go to hell, Alabama." The Auburn Athletic Department will no longer allow Auburn family members to proudly chant these words on game day to the tune of the "Hey Song".

Peyton Barber stepping up in running back competition

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 11

Peyton Barber has waited three years for a chance to be Auburn’s go-to guy at running back, and if his performance in Auburn’s opening game against Louisville is any indication, his time may finally be here.

Muschamp pleased with performance against Louisville, continues to prep for Jacksonville State

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | September 9

Will Muschamp spoke to the media for the first time since Auburn's win over Louisville on Saturday, Sept. 5.

Defense already making strides under Muschamp

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | September 9

After only one game, it's evident that Auburn's defense is already making considerable strides under Will Muschamp.

Week Two: Games to Watch

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 9

Oklahoma at Tennessee, 5 p.m.: Each team ran over inferior teams in week one, so it’s still to be determined how they will fare in an early test against another Power-5 conference team.

Football remains No. 6 in AP poll

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 8

Auburn was one of ten SEC teams in the top 25 of the poll, which is a record for most ranked teams from a single conference.

Auburn offense focused on correcting mistakes and improving

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 7

Rhett Lashlee's confidence in the offense isn't wavering despite the shaky performance on Saturday against Louisville.

Daniel Carlson named SEC special teams player of the week

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 7

Carlson recorded six touchbacks and booted a career-long 56-yard field goal in the second quarter of the Tigers’ 31-24 victory.

Tigers down Louisville 31-24 behind stingy defensive performance

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 6

Auburn topped Louisville 31-24 in a game where the Tigers were led by their defense and the offense uncharacteristically struggled.

Scoop-and-score was a special moment for Justin Garrett

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 6

Garrett has struggled at times with injuries during his five seasons at Auburn, but he started at linebacker against Louisville and made one of the biggest plays of the game.

OPINION: The time is now for Auburn

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 4

Auburn may be in an even better position to win in 2015 despite losses at several key skill positions.

Podcast on The Plains: Sports Edition - episode 1

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor and Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 4

Sam Butler and Evan McCullers talk about the first Auburn football game of the season against the University of Louisville with the Sam Draut, sports editor of The Louisville Cardinal.

Auburn lands 5-star defensive end

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 4

Five-star defensive end Marlon Davidson out of Greenville committed to the Auburn Tigers Friday afternoon in a ceremony held at his high school gymnasium. Davidson, the No.

Students view first college football game of 2015 in Jordan-Hare

By Evan McCullers | Sports Reporter | September 3

Auburn hosted students in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Thursday, Sept.3, to watch the first college football game of 2015 on the new video board.

University responds to The Wall Street Journal's accusations

By Corey Williams | Campus Editor | September 3

Auburn University’s athletics department pressured school officials to keep the public administration major after an academic program review committee voted 13-0 to remove it in 2013, according to an article published by the Wall Street Journal.

Auburn ready to do battle with Louisville

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 3

A year ago, coach Gus Malzahn and his Auburn Tigers were preparing for Arkansas, gearing up to repeat the astounding success they had in 2013 that ended in an appearance in the final BCS National Championship Game.  But for the latter half of 2014, Auburn couldn't get out of its own way.

Auburn football is familiar with the Georgia Dome

By Evan McCullers | Sports Reporter | September 3

Auburn football has had a strong connection to the Atlanta area for a long time, and the Tigers are returning to Atlanta to play Louisville in the Georgia Dome in their opening game of the 2015 season.