Football

Get to know: Arkansas

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | October 24

To close out an October in which the Tigers have not won a single matchup, Auburn (3-4, 0-4) will head to Fayetteville to take on another struggling SEC team in the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-5, 0-3).

Official from Auburn-Georgia game permanently suspended by SEC

By Gunner Norene | Sports Writer | October 23

The head official from the Auburn-Georgia game has been permanently suspended, per a report, and could potentially have an impact on Hugh Freeze's future as the Tigers' head coach.

New week, same Tigers: Auburn drops heartbreaker in double OT to No. 16 Missouri

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | October 19

It was another opportunity to right the ship and deliver in front of a sold-out Jordan-Hare Stadium crowd, but once again the Tigers came up short, falling 23-17 to No. 16 Missouri in double overtime.

Clutch interceptions and sacks can't save Auburn from fourth straight SEC loss

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | October 19

Despite an all-out performance from Auburn’s defense on Saturday night — including two clutch interceptions, nine tackles for loss, and the stifling of one of the best running backs in the nation — Auburn still ended up on the wrong side of a double-overtime loss to Missouri.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. No. 16 Missouri

By Sports Staff | October 18

Auburn is continuing the hunt for its first SEC win of the season this week. Here's what our staff thinks about the matchup between Auburn and No. 16 Missouri, complete with score predictions and analysis.

Get to Know: No. 16 Missouri

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | October 16

It is a Tiger vs Tiger matchup in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night under the lights, where both Auburn and Missouri are looking to bounce back after each losing to a top-10 team at home this past weekend. Here's what Auburn is up against this week.

Damari Alston has left the Auburn football team

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | October 13

Auburn running back Damari Alston is officially off the team after an announcement coming from head coach Hugh Freeze today following many rumors of his departure.

A legacy set in stone: Cam Newton's jersey retirement

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | October 12

On a night that ended in heartbreak and disappointment for many Auburn fans at Jordan-Hare, one bright spot came during halftime of the Deep South's oldest rivalry. Cam Newton, the legendary Auburn quarterback and 2010 Heisman winner, had his iconic number 2 jersey retired by the Tigers on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 88,043 fans.

Two halves, two different games: Auburn's second half breakdown against Georgia

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | October 12

The Auburn Tigers (3-3, 0-3) fell in heartbreaking fashion to the Georgia Bulldogs (5-1, 2-1) at home following a complete second-half collapse on Saturday night. This meltdown culminated due to many factors, such as a dysfunctional offensive attack, an inability to prevent the Bulldogs from converting third and fourth downs, and numerous penalties at inopportune times.

Auburn football falls in disappointing fashion to Georgia

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | October 12

“I think it’s very clear that we find ways to not win football games,” head coach Hugh Freeze said addressing the loss, “and that’s what has to change. That locker room is a good enough football team to play with anyone and to win games”

A new chapter in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry: Auburn set to battle No. 10 Georgia

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | October 10

Auburn football is set to take on No. 10 Georgia in the 130th installment of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry at 6:30 p.m. CST in front of a sold-out Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Get to Know: Georgia

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | October 10

As Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers face off against No. 10 Georgia in the Deep South’s oldest rivalry on Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium, they will look to break their eight-game losing streak against what may be one of the more vulnerable Bulldog teams in recent memory.

Who has been Auburn's "Offensive MVP" so far?

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | October 4

The Tigers and their offense led by quarterback Jackson Arnold will be looking to take on head coach Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs at home in their next game but first I want to take a look at the offense and who has been the main contributors so far this year and determine who has been the “Offensive MVP”.

D.J. Durkin's defense leads the way for Auburn football at the bye week

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | October 4

It’s the first of two bye weeks for Hugh Freeze and Auburn football. Much like his first two seasons on The Plains, Freeze’s best unit so far has been the defense.

The Tigers drop another brutal game on the road

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | September 27

Auburn was dominated by the Aggie defense on the road, dropping their second conference game by a score of 16-10. The Tigers offense looked paralyzed, especially early in the first half finding only one first down through the entire first quarter and only 10 total through entire game. Auburn continued their trend of struggles from last week going 0-for-13 on third downs while getting sacked in several key situations.

Defense shines despite offensive struggles

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | September 27

Today, Auburn football continued its SEC losing streak after losing 10-16 to the Texas A&M Aggies, marking their second straight loss. Despite offensive struggles to stay in the game, the Tiger defense put forth a strong effort tonight.

Freeze takes the blame as Auburn's offense stumbles again in College Station

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | September 27

After surrendering nine sacks against Oklahoma, Auburn hoped its offensive fortunes would change against No. 9 Texas A&M. However, it was deja vu for Hugh Freeze and the Tigers' offense. The orange and blue finished with 177 yards of offense, the lowest total in Freeze’s tenure on The Plains.