Football

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Darren Uscher named director of recruiting

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | January 25

On Monday, Auburn announced that Darren Uscher will serve as the program’s director of recruiting and player personnel. Uscher previously served under Harsin as Boise State’s director of recruiting and personnel for five years.

Here's what Bryan Harsin said about his finalized staff

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | January 21

Harsin and his 10 position coaches bring a combined 168 years of on-field coaching experience, 91 bowl game appearances and 34 conference championships to the Plains. Here's what Harsin had to say about each member of his staff:

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Harsin finalizes staff with hiring of Bert Watts

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 21

On Thursday, the Tigers announced the hiring of Bert Watts as the program’s outside linebackers coach and special teams coordinator.

Jamien Sherwood declaring for NFL Draft

By Callie Stanford | Sports Writer | January 16

On Saturday, Jamien Sherwood announced via social media that he will be forgoing his senior season to enter the 2021 NFL Draft.

Rocker returns to Auburn as defensive line coach

By Eamon Smith | Sports Writer | January 14

Tracy Rocker will be returning to the Plains for his second stint as an assistant with the Tigers. The former two-time All-American will reprise his role from Auburn’s 2009-2010 season as the team’s defensive line coach.

Roger McCreary returning for senior season

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 11

On Monday, Roger McCreary announced on Instagram that he will be returning for his senior season.

Harsin adds tight ends coach to staff

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 10

On Sunday, Auburn announced the hiring of Brad Bedell. Bedell will serve as the program’s next tight ends coach after spending the last four seasons at Boise State.

Jordyn Peters declaring for 2021 NFL Draft

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | January 9

On Saturday, Auburn senior defensive back Jordyn Peters announced that he is forgoing his extra year of eligibility and declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Harsin hires Jeff Schmedding

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 9

Jeff Schmedding is coming to the Plains as Auburn’s next inside linebackers coach and defensive run game coordinator. Schmedding has been the defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach at Boise State for the past two seasons.

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Zac Etheridge hired as cornerbacks coach

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 8

A former Auburn team captain and member of the 2010 national championship team is joining Bryan Harsin's staff.

Harsin keeping "Cadillac" as running backs coach

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 8

On Friday, Auburn announced that Carnell “Cadillac” Williams will be returning as Auburn’s running backs coach. Williams has spent the last two seasons in this role.

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Will Friend hired as offensive line coach

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 7

Will Friend is coming to Auburn as the program’s next offensive line coach. Friend has spent the last three seasons as the offensive line coach at Tennessee.

Harsin tabs Derek Mason as defensive coordinator

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | January 7

Auburn has its new defensive coordinator in Derek Mason. Mason arrives after a seven-year stint as head coach at Vanderbilt.

Harsin bringing Mike Bobo in as OC

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 7

Mike Bobo is coming to the Plains as Auburn's next offensive coordinator, the program announced on Thursday. Bobo was most recently the offensive coordinator and later the interim head coach at South Carolina during the 2020 season.

Zakoby McClain returning for senior season

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 7

A day after Smoke Monday announced he was returning, Auburn received some more good news Thursday. On Thursday, linebacker Zakoby McClain announced that he was returning for his senior season.

Smoke Monday returning to Auburn for senior season

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 6

Smoke Monday is coming back to Auburn. The safety announced his decision to return for his senior season Wednesday on Instagram.

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Jeff Pitman joining Tigers as strength and conditioning coach

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 5

On Tuesday, the first hiring under head coach Bryan Harsin was announced. Joining Harsin on the Plains is former Boise State strength and conditioning coach Jeff Pitman; Pitman will serve in the same role at Auburn.

Seth Williams declaring for NFL Draft

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 4

The highlight-reel catches from Seth Williams might soon be made on Sundays as Williams declared for the 2021 NFL Draft on Monday. Williams announced the decision on his Instagram.

Anthony Schwartz declaring for NFL Draft

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 2

After not taking part in Auburn's bowl game on Friday, Anthony Schwartz announced Saturday via social media that he was forgoing his senior season and declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft.

Tigers fall to Northwestern in Citrus Bowl

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | January 1

“We’re Auburn football, and we’re never going to make excuses for who’s out there and who’s not out there,” Steele said. “It’s next man up. We had some young guys go out there and do some really good things. It’s going to help for the future of this program to play in this game.”