Football

Auburn’s 2024 SEC opponents announced by conference

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | June 14

Auburn found out its SEC opponents for the 2024 season on Wednesday — headlined by road trips to Alabama and Georgia and hosting Oklahoma for the first time in program history.

Kickoff times, TV assignments announced for first three games of Freeze era

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | May 31

The times and television information for Auburn's first three football games of 2023 season were announced on Wednesday. The Tigers will begin the season with two ESPN appearances.

Auburn lands North Texas wide receiver Jyaire Shorter from transfer portal

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | May 16

Auburn added its third receiver from the transfer portal Tuesday afternoon, landing a commitment from North Texas transfer Jyaire Shorter.

Former Ohio State WR transfers to Auburn

By Jacob Waters | Assistant Sports Editor | May 6

Auburn kept its momentum in the transfer portal rolling Saturday morning, landing a commitment from Ohio State receiver Caleb Burton.

Auburn finds new quarterback via transfer portal

By Jacob Waters | Assistant Sports Editor | May 5

Former Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne committed to Auburn Friday evening, adding a new face to Auburn's quarterback competition.

Dylan Brooks to enter transfer portal

By TP Hammock | Sports Writer | April 29

Jack defender Dylan Brooks announced his intention to enter the transfer portal after two seasons at Auburn.

Anders Carlson selected by Green Bay Packers with 207th overall pick

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | April 29

Kicker Anders Carlson became the fifth Auburn player selected in the 2023 NFL Draft when the Green Bay Packers drafted him with the 207th overall pick.

Pappoe selected 168th by Arizona Cardinals in NFL Draft

By TP Hammock | Sports Writer | April 29

Auburn linebacker Owen Pappoe was selected by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL Draft Saturday.

Colby Wooden selected 116th overall by Green Bay Packers

By Caitlyn Griffin | Sports Reporter | April 29

Colby Wooden became the third former Auburn player to be selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, hearing his name called to the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round.

Tank Bigsby selected 88th overall in NFL Draft

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | April 28

Tank Bigsby became the second Tiger to hear his name called at the NFL Draft Friday night, joining the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round.

Derick Hall selected to Seattle Seahawks in second round of NFL Draft

By Lily Stewart | Operations Editor | April 28

Derick Hall became the first player from Auburn selected in the 2023 NFL Draft Friday night, being selected to the Seattle Seahawks at pick 37.

Auburn's Jeffrey M'ba to enter transfer portal

By Jacob Waters | Sports Reporter | April 13

Auburn defensive lineman Jeffrey M'ba announced on Thursday he would be entering the transfer portal.

Plainsman's Choice 2023 Best Game: Auburn football versus Texas A&M

By Eva Bianco | Sports Writer | April 13

In the 2023 installment of Plainsman's Choice, Auburn's victory over Texas A&M was voted as Best Game from the athletic year.

Freeze impressed by offense’s A-Day performance

By Caitlyn Griffin | Sports Reporter | April 8

Auburn had a successful day offensively in Freeze's first A-Day game as the time dealt most of its damage on the ground.

Auburn defense holds offense just enough to preserve A-Day tie

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | April 8

With the rain pouring, Auburn's defense held the offense to 24 points Saturday afternoon, resulting in a 24-24 tie between the two sides.

Caleb Wooden and Marquise Gilbert interception miss A-Day

Players to watch: A-Day

By Jacob Waters | Assistant Sports Editor | April 7

Auburn's annual A-Day game is set for Saturday and with many returnees from the 2022 team and 21 newcomers, here are some players to keep an eye on.

Auburn’s quarterbacks making small improvements during spring ball

By Caitlyn Griffin | Sports Reporter | April 7

Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze talked about the improvements he's seeing in his quarterback room and pointed out a couple of other players who have caught his eye during spring.

Auburn linebacker room adding power to new defense

By Caitlyn Griffin | Sports Reporter | April 7

While head coach Hugh Freeze has voiced concern for a couple position groups, the group of linebackers was not one of them as the room is filled with numerous veterans.

Williams talks about running back room ahead of A-Day

By Daniel Locke | Community Editor | April 6

Ahead of Auburn's A-Day game, running back coach Carnell Williams previewed his position group.

Alston maturing and growing his skillset during spring ball

By Caitlyn Griffin | Sports Reporter | April 4

Sophomore running back Damari Alston detailed what spring ball has been like under new head coach Hugh Freeze and what kind of work he's been putting in to fight for more playing time.