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Plainsman Picks: Iron Bowl 2021

By Sports Staff | November 27

Before the Iron Bowl kicks off later today, read about what some of our staff had to predict about the game:

Players to watch, keys to victory: Alabama

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | November 27

Auburn has nothing to lose, but the Crimson Tide have everything on the line. Here are some players to watch and keys for each team to find a win in arguably college football’s most exciting game of the year.

Miracle Moments: A look at the tradition of Auburn's miraculous Iron Bowl moments

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | November 26

Auburn's Iron Bowl history is packed full of miraculous wins and infamous plays. In this article, we're taking a look back at the history of the Iron Bowl and some of these wins.

A history of first-year Auburn coaches in the Iron Bowl

By Mattison Allen | Assistant Sports Editor | November 26

When it comes to Auburn coaches' first Iron Bowl, they hold an 8-9-1 record. Can new head coach Bryan Harsin even out the record this year?

Harsin: 'It comes down to that second half and finishing'

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | November 24

Auburn's two longest drives of the night, which collectively chunked off more than 10 minutes of on-the-field action, ended with the offense attempting field goals.

Auburn falls at South Carolina for second straight season

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | November 20

Auburn lost its third straight game, falling to South Carolina 21-17. Auburn has now lost to USC in back-to-back years for the first time ever. The three-game losing streak is the longest in Bryan Harsin’s career.

Behind Enemy Bylines: South Carolina

By Caleb Jones | Sports Editor | November 20

Before Auburn takes on South Carolina on Saturday, The Auburn Plainsman's sports editor, Caleb Jones, sat down with The Daily Gamecock's co-sports editor Michael Sauls to ask some questions about this weekend's contest.

Film Room: Miss State

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer and Daniel Schmidt | Sports Writer | November 20

The score was 28-3 and it looked like it was going to be a blowout. Mississippi State then scored 40 unanswered points to upset Auburn at home. How did it happen?

Players to watch, keys to victory versus South Carolina

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | November 20

After surrendering a 25-point lead in a home loss to Mississippi State last week, Auburn (6-4, 3-3 SEC) will visit South Carolina for the Tigers’ final road game of the season. The Gamecocks (5-5, 2-5 SEC) suffered a 31-28 loss at Missouri last week.

Offense expected to step up in Nix's absence

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | November 19

“I’m counting on those guys to raise their level this week, and their execution, make sure they’re doing their job so T.J. can go in there and just operate and do what he’s asked to do and play quarterback the way we know he can,” Harsin said.

Plainsman Picks: South Carolina

By Sports Staff | November 19

Ahead of Auburn's game with South Carolina, here's what some of our sports staff has to say about the game, complete with score predictions and analysis.

COLUMN | This Auburn football season not a lost cause yet

By Noah Griffith | Writer | November 18

It's been a discouraging week for the Auburn program. However, here are some reasons why Auburn fans should stay invested in this football season.

Auburn looks to remedy defensive struggles

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | November 18

“That’s life," said Chandler Wooten. "Everything’s not always going to go your way but you’ve got to be able to move forward. I think that’s just important for us as a team.”

Finley preparing to make first start as Auburn quarterback

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | November 17

"I have been preparing to be the starter since Week 1. I take a lot of mental reps,” Finley said.

Finley had close conversation with Cam Newton after Georgia State win

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | November 17

Starting quarterback T.J. Finley got a phone call from Auburn-star Cam Newton after the Tigers' Georgia State win and conversations have continued.

COLUMN | Is Auburn trying to run off Dematrius Davis?

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | November 17

The winningest quarterback in Texas high school history sits on Auburn’s roster unused and patiently waiting for playing time that has yet to come.

Page 8 | Harsin: ‘The tale of two halves’

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer and Trice Brown | Multimedia Editor | November 17

Henry Zimmer gives his take on Auburn football and writer-of-the-week Jacob Waters comes on to talk about basketball.

Harsin: Finley 'prepares like a starter'

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | November 16

"He prepares like a starter,” Harsin said. “Now it is his opportunity to go out there and play an entire game."

Anders Carlson has ACL injury and will miss rest of season

By Caleb Jones | Sports Editor | November 15

Auburn senior placekicker Anders Carlson has an injured ACL and will miss the remainder of the season, Bryan Harsin announced on Monday. Carlson will have surgery this week.

Nix receives support following season-ending ankle injury

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | November 15

Several of Nix's current and former teammates took to social media platforms to show their support for the junior quarterback following his season-ending ankle injury.