Football

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...."

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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.

Auburn lands 3-star safety Caleb Wooden

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

Caleb Wooden, a 3-star safety out of Archer High School in Gwinnett County Georgia, committed to Auburn on Twitter Thursday morning. Wooden is the younger brother of Colby Wooden, sophomore defensive end for the Tigers.

3-star 2022 TE Micah Riley-Ducker commits to Auburn

By Kristen Carr | Sports Writer | July 7

After landing a commitment from the nation's No. 1 kicker on Tuesday, Auburn followed it up with a commitment from 3-star tight end Micah Riley-Ducker on Wednesday.

Nation's top kicker Alex McPherson commits to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 6

Auburn's next kicker might not be a Carlson, but the Tigers did land a commitment from the No. 1 kicker in the class of 2022 Tuesday night.

Report: Devan Barrett entering transfer portal

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | July 2

Auburn’s running back room has lost some depth as backup running back Devan Barrett entered the transfer portal on Friday, per On3sports’ Matt Zenitz.

Report: Hal Presley entering transfer portal

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | June 17

Even before playing a snap at Auburn, freshman wide receiver Hal Presley will reportedly be looking to play elsewhere this fall.