Football

Sean White to start at quarterback in place of Jeremy Johnson

| September 23

After throwing six interceptions in three games, Jeremy Johnson has been benched for Sean White ahead of Saturday's game against Mississippi State.

Carl Lawson out for "extended period of time"

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 22

Auburn will be without its best defender for quite a while, if not for the remainder of the 2015 season, according to coach Gus Malzahn.

Auburn falls out of AP Top 25, drops to No. 25 in Amway Coaches' Poll following loss to LSU

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 20

After getting routed by LSU, Auburn slid to No. 25 in one poll, while falling out the rankings entirely in the other.

Auburn comes out flat, gets steamrolled by LSU, 45-21

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 19

Auburn "got (their) butt whipped", according to coach Gus Malzahn.

Defensive end Carl Lawson sacks Johnny Manziel in Auburn's upset win against Texas A&M last season.

Gus Malzahn is "hopeful" Carl Lawson can return this season

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 19

The status of Auburn’s best defender has been murky for the past couple of weeks, but coach Gus Malzahn’s words after Auburn’s 45-21 road loss to LSU did not show confidence in defensive end Carl Lawson’s status going forward.

With early struggles, Auburn can't afford to slip up

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 18

Auburn's early-season struggles don't hurt yet, but they can't afford any mistakes from now on

Coaches update status of injuries entering LSU game

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 18

Auburn and LSU have played plenty of physical games over the course of their rivalry, but several Auburn players are injured even before going to Death Valley for its first SEC game of the season. In his weekly meeting with the media on Sunday, defensive coordinator Will Muschamp addressed the status of several injured Auburn defenders. Buck Carl Lawson (hip) and safety Tray Matthews (shoulder), both of whom were injured in Auburn’s 31-24 win against Louisville to open the season, should be ready to play in Saturday’s game against LSU, according to Muschamp. Strongside linebacker Justin Garrett, who strained his quad in last week’s win over Jacksonville State, is also expected to play. “Game time decisions on all those guys,” Muschamp said.

Auburn offense is still searching for offensive rhythm going into SEC play

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 18

Since Gus Malzahn took over as Auburn's head coach in 2013, the offense has been the team's strength, averaging 494 yards of offense per game over the last two seasons. The defense was thought to be the liability, especially late in 2014.

Lashlee confident in offense's ability to bounce back

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | September 18

Despite the struggles of the offense in the first two games, offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee reaffirmed his belief that Auburn will return to form.

Jordan Hare Stadium during Auburn versus LSU football game. Oct 4, 2014. (File)

Improved Jordan-Hare gameday experience is unveiled

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | September 16

Auburn Athletic Director Jay Jacobs announced several new additions to Jordan-Hare Stadium's gameday experience, including the nation's largest collegiate scoreboard.

After completing a sack, Joshua Holsey salutes the crowd. (Daniel Oramas / MULTIMEDIA EDITOR)

Auburn defensive back tears ACL, out for season

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 15

Senior Josh Holsey suffered a torn ACL during Auburn's win over Jacksonville State, and will miss the rest of the 2015 season.

Trio of receivers ready to step up

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 15

With the departures of Sammie Coates and Quan Bray to the NFL, a trio of Auburn receivers will look to step up in their places.

Auburn flirts with disaster, escapes Jacksonville State 27-20 in OT

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | September 13

Auburn narrowly avoided one of the biggest upsets in college football history, beating Jacksonville State 27-20 in overtime.

Football nosedives in AP poll

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 13

After dropping in the Amway Coaches poll on Sunday morning, Auburn also suffered in the AP Top 25 poll.

Auburn falls in new Coaches Poll

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | September 13

As expected, Auburn dropped in the week three edition of the Amway Coaches Poll after barely escaping with a 27-20 win over FCS foe Jacksonville State.

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.

Auburn students are ecstatic during the final Auburn touchdown of the game against Georgia on November 16, 2013. (Jenna Burgess / ASSOCIATE PHOTO EDITOR)