Football

Beaux knows: Nix leads Auburn to first victory in Death Valley since 1999

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | October 3

On Saturday, No. 22 Auburn beat LSU in Death Valley 24-19. Similar to last week’s slog with Georgia State, Auburn had to come from behind to win. In true Auburn fashion, it took almost every second of the game and a couple of memorable plays, but the team won nonetheless.

Behind Enemy Bylines: LSU

By Caleb Jones | Sports Editor | October 2

Ahead of the game between Auburn and LSU on Saturday, The Auburn Plainsman met with Jared Brodtmann of The Daily Reveille, LSU's student-run paper. Here's a Q&A between The Plainsman and The Reveille to discuss the upcoming Tiger Bowl.

Rivalry Review: Notable Auburn-LSU games of the past decade

By Nic Young | Sports Writer | October 1

Ahead of Saturday night’s matchup, here are some notable Auburn versus LSU games from the past 10 years.

Film room: Game-winning drive against Georgia State

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | October 1

Starting on their own 2-yard line, the Tigers went 98 yards for a touchdown to seal the deal and avoid an upset against Georgia State. Let's break down how it all went down.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn versus LSU

By Sports Staff | October 1

Auburn travels to LSU this weekend, where it has not won since 1999. Here's what some of The Plainsman's sports staff said about the matchup, with their prediction.

Players to watch, keys to victory in LSU versus Auburn

By Noah Griffith | Writer | October 1

Auburn faces LSU and we've broken down some of the key players to watch for each set of Tigers.

Zakoby McClain likes to 'hit hard'

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | September 30

“I was kind of down, kind of sad,” McClain said. “We weren’t doing well. In the second half, I just took out all my anger out on the field.”

Harsin on Williams: 'Change needed to be made and it needed to be made now'

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | September 29

News struck Sunday afternoon that Auburn had fired first-year wide receiver coach Cornelius Williams just four games into the season. Harsin made it clear to the media on Monday that the change is only about making Auburn better.

Monday and defense ready to give LSU their 'best'

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | September 29

“I feel like we are going to break this streak come Saturday," Monday said. "Our team wants it bad and we are going to prepare our best. We are going to give LSU our best.”

How the Carlson brothers kicked their way into Auburn history

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | September 29

Over the last eight years, it's been a regular sight to see a tall, blonde kicker, with the last name "Carlson" printed across the back of his jersey trot onto the field to kick for the Tigers. A frequent visitor to Auburn games, however, knows that this is nothing unusual. That's because brothers Daniel and Anders Carlson have been facets within the Auburn football program for the past eight years.

Ed Orgeron planning for possibility of seeing two quarterbacks

By Mattison Allen | Assistant Sports Editor | September 28

"Obviously, we know very well how T.J. throws the ball, which is excellent," said LSU head coach Ed Orgeron. "He has a cannon for an arm. We know Bo’s throwing style so I think it’s more or less what type of passing game they’re going to have on both of those guys.”

How Auburn's second-half defense helped secure a comeback win

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | September 28

Auburn's defense shut out Georgia State in the second half to help the Tigers avoid being on the wrong side of one of the biggest upsets in Auburn history.

Bryan Harsin discusses quarterback roles going forward

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | September 27

“That’s not been decided yet and I know depth charts come out,” said Bryan Harsin. “It’s a little bit old school because things change throughout the week and all that, so that stuff to me doesn’t really impact anything we’re going to do this week.”

Cornelius Williams out as Auburn receivers' coach

By Henry Patton | Sports Writer | September 26

Auburn fired receivers' coach Cornelius Williams.

Auburn moved up to No. 22 in AP poll

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | September 26

Auburn moves up to No. 22 in AP poll after homecoming win over Georgia State.

Special teams and defense were a key to victory in Auburn versus Georgia State

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | September 26

Auburn's special teams and defense were key components in the Tigers' win over Georgia State.

Anders Carlson moves up to second on all-time field goals in Auburn history

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | September 26

Carlson's 4-for-5 performance versus Georgia State puts him behind only his brother Daniel for the school record.

Auburn's T.J. Finley makes last quarter comeback win

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | September 25

“He made a throw. We made a catch. So, I am proud of him,” said head coach Bryan Harsin. “That preparation showed up tonight when he was able to get it done. Give him the credit.”

Players to watch, keys to victory in Georgia State versus Auburn

By Henry Patton | Sports Writer | September 24

Auburn is looking to secure another non-conference win in Jordan-Hare versus Georgia State.

Luke Deal enjoying 'physical nature of the game'

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | September 22

“The goal is to be the most physical team,” Deal said. “Just building the identity of tight ends, O-Line and running backs, that’s kind of what we want to be a part of, is that kind of physical run style.”