Football

Running back Michael Dyer sprints from an opposing Tiger at Saturday's game. (Todd Van Emst / AUBURN MEDIA RELATIONS)

Tigers seek redemption after Clemson

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 22

After suffering their first defeat since 2009, the Tigers hope to get back to their winning ways when they host the Florida Atlantic Owls Saturday at 6 p.m.

Gene Chizik and Clemson coach Dabo Sweeney shake hands after the game. (Todd Van Emst / ATHLETICS PHOTOGRAPHER)

'All In' only when we win?

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 22

Seven times. That's how many times Auburn fans will be able to go into Jordan-Hare Stadium this fall to watch the Tigers play football.

Clemson fans prove Auburn isn't the only classy Southern school

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 22

Clemson is Auburn with a lake? Try again.

Tigers' luck runs out

By Ken Porter / WRITER | September 18

There was no miracle finish for Auburn. Not this time.

Auburn defensive back Neiko Thorpe tackles an opposing Tiger during the 2010 Auburn vs. Clemson game. (CONTRIBUTED)

Will the real Tigers please stand up?

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 15

After a thrilling finish last weekend against Mississippi State, No. 19 Auburn (2-0, 1-0 SEC) faces its first away game as the Tigers make a trip to Clemson (2-0) to play at Death Valley.

Throwing tradition out the window

By Nick Bowman / OPINIONS EDITOR | September 15

Throwing a football out of Jordan-Hare could get you more than time on the JumboTron.

Tre Mason named co-SEC Freshman of the Week

By Coleman McDowell / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 15

Returning kickoffs for touchdowns is nothing new for freshman running back Tre Mason.

Linebacker Eltoro Freeman and defensive end Nosa Eguae take down Mississippi State quarterback Chris Relf. (Maria Iampietro / PHOTO EDITOR)

Auburn fans are 'All In,' players show it in game

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 15

Do you know why cowbells couldn't be heard clanging at the game Saturday?

Goal-line stop clinches Auburn win

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 11

Auburn (2-0) showed fans why football is called a game of inches Saturday.

Auburn fans cheer as freshman running back Tre Mason sprints past Utah State defenders for a 97-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the second quarter Saturday. (Robert E. Lee / ASSISTANT CAMPUS EDITOR)

Tigers steal last-minute victory from Utah State

By Christina Santee / SPORTS EDITOR | September 9

A win is a win.

Wait, the Auburn Tigers almost lost to the Utah State Aggies?

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 8

As I sat in Jordan-Hare Saturday, everything in the world felt right again. The band was playing loudly, the team was back on the field and an abundance of fans wearing orange were in attendance.

Tigers sneak past Aggies in season opener

By Christina Santee / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | September 4

The No. 23 ranked Auburn Tigers kicked off the 2011 season as defending national champions before a crowd of 85,245 Saturday, stealing a last-minute, 42-38 win against the unranked Utah State Aggies.

New season, new look

By Brandon Miller / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

As Auburn takes the field Saturday against Utah State, the starters won't be the only new things on the field for the Tigers.

Barrett Trotter, Auburn's starting quarterback this year, makes a pass against Arkansas State last season. (Todd Van Emst / AUBURN MEDIA RELATIONS)

Defending the title

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | September 1

Although expectations for this season's Tigers are low, the team remains confident.

Professional football players get new mommies and daddies

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | August 25

In a pre-draft meeting with Cam Newton, Panthers owner Jerry Richardson laid down the law on what he expected of the prospect.

Gene Chizik spoke before reporters July 21 at the SEC Media Day in Hoover. He answered questions concerning the NCAA investigations and the next football season. (Nicole Singleton / Sports Editor)

Chizik remains collected at Media Day

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 28

Multiple questions involving the phrase "NCAA investigation" were thrown at Gene Chizik July 21, but they couldn't sway him from his cool, determined demeanor at SEC Media Day in Hoover.

Empty pedastals facing the Student Center appear to be a possible place to put the statues, but the placement of the statues has not been announced yet. (Nicole Singleton / Sports Editor)

Heisman trophy winner statues in the works

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 21

Cam Newton will never leave us. At least, his replica never will.

Alumni tackle benefit for relief

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 21

Reliving a past Iron Bowl may be impossible, but witnessing a modern-day alumni Iron Bowl game can still be in your future.Former Auburn and Alabama players will meet Aug. 13 to compete in an alumni day flag football game to benefit the victims of the April 27 tornadoes.

Program provides tickets for heroes

By Courtney Smith / INTRIGUE EDITOR | July 7

For many students and season ticket holders, spending a Saturday tailgating and going to a football game is a privilege often taken for granted.

Auburn football fans should keep spirits high for this season

By Nicole Singleton / SPORTS EDITOR | July 7

Needless to say, you can't get much better than this past year's football season.