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Nine Auburn players named to Preseason Coaches Team

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | August 24

Auburn football had nine of its players listed on the Preseason Coaches All-SEC Football Team, which was released by the conference on Tuesday.

Derek Mason announces his return to the field after recovering from COVID-19

By Mattison Allen | Assistant Sports Editor | August 24

Defensive coordinator Derek Mason announces he had COVID-19 but has recovered. 

Bryan Harsin positive for COVID-19

By Caleb Jones | Sports Editor | August 20

Auburn head football coach Bryan Harsin has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus, the first-year head coach announced in a statement made Friday.

Zion Puckett has a 'wherever they need me, I’ll do it' mentality

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | August 20

“I am trying to learn all positions,” Zion Puckett said. “You never know during the season."

Trussville-native Omari Kelly commits to Auburn

By Caleb Jones | Sports Editor | August 19

Bryan Harsin picked up his second commitment of the afternoon, after 4-star wide receiver Omari Kelly picked Auburn on Thursday.

Tight end Luke Deal 'comfortable and confident' heading into 2021 season

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Reporter | August 19

"It’s real interesting to see all of the different personnel that we can come out and be able to try to dominate the defense with," said sophomore tight end Luke Deal. "I think we’ve got so much unique talent across the board, unique skill set. I’m really enjoying what this room is doing.”

Auburn lands dual-sport athlete Tre Donaldson

By Henry Patton | Sports Writer | August 19

Auburn football and basketball landed a big pickup on Thursday, with Tre Donaldson's commitment to the Tigers as a dual-sport athlete. 

John Samuel Shenker transitions back into football with a new staff to meet

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | August 17

“The tight ends have grown really close with coach Bedell," Shenker said. "We love what he’s doing with us and within the offense.”

Derick Hall points to newcomers to help fill roles on defensive front

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | August 11

 “I think the guys that came in are really good at their technique," Hall said. "I think this is going to be really good for us when the time is needed.” 

Tyrone Truesdell no longer with team

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | August 11

 Auburn football head coach Bryan Harsin announced on Monday that senior defensive tackle Tyrone Truesdell is no longer on the team. 

Smoke Monday embracing leadership role on defense

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | August 7

“Time went by quick for me," Monday said. "It feels like yesterday I was just a freshman, and now I’m a senior leading the defense...." 

Auburn lands commitment from 4-star RB Damari Alston

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 25

The Atlanta, Georgia, native is rated as the No. 28 running back in the class of 2022 and is the No. 27 player in the state of Georgia, according to 247Sports composite rankings.

Auburn has 9 named All-SEC; voted to finish 5th in SEC West by preseason media poll

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 23

The annual preseason media poll following SEC Media Days was released on Friday, and expectations for Auburn are mixed. 

Auburn below SEC's 80% vaccination threshold

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 23

Head coach Bryan Harsin revealed that Auburn has not reached the SEC's 80% vaccination threshold during a zoom interview with local media on Thursday.

3-star WR Jay Fair commits to Auburn

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | July 20

Auburn has landed its first wide receiver commit from the class of 2022 as 3-star WR Jay Fair committed on Tuesday. 

Nix, Bigsby named to Maxwell Award watch list

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 19

Preseason expectations are high for Bo Nix and Tank Bigsby in the duo’s first season under head coach Bryan Harsin.

Zakoby McClain named to Bednarik Award watch list

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 19

After leading the Tigers with 113 total tackles in 2020, Auburn linebacker Zakoby McClain has received some preseason recognition.

Another one: Auburn picks up Georgia transfer WR Demetris Robertson

By Evan Mealins | Editor-in-chief | July 8

Wide receiver Demetris Robertson, former Georgia Bulldog, will be heading to The Plains for his sixth and final year of eligibility.