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Auburn's offense falters down the stretch in 31-20 loss

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | December 6

Against No. 5 Texas A&M, Auburn’s offense improved upon its Iron Bowl performance, and Bo Nix used his legs to scramble for two scores. However, in the last 15 minutes of game time, the offense disappeared.

Auburn unable to stop the run in 31-20 loss to A&M

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | December 5

The Auburn defense couldn’t do much to stop the Texas A&M offense on Saturday, allowing 509 yards of total offense, including 313 on the ground. “We couldn’t stop the run and we couldn’t get off the field,” Malzahn said.

Players to watch, keys to victory for Auburn vs. Texas A&M

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | December 4

Senior Day is set to occur on Saturday for Auburn football as the Tigers take on No. 5 Texas A&M in the 2020 Jordan-Hare Stadium finale. Here are some players from both sides to keep an eye on and keys to victory for each team.

Tigers look forward to Senior Day against Texas A&M

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | December 3

“This senior class is a bunch of special people first of all,” Malzahn said. “They’ve been around here for a long time, and they’re part of our family. It means a lot to try and send those guys out with a victory." 

Malzahn provides injury updates ahead of Texas A&M

By Mattison Allen | December 1

Heading into Saturday's game against Texas A&M, Auburn could be without some of its key contributors because of injuries. Three players are questionable and one was ruled out for Saturday's game.

Auburn falls out of AP Top 25 for second time this season

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | November 29

Auburn has dropped out of the AP Top 25 poll for the second time this season after it suffered a 42-13 loss to No. 1 Alabama. 

Auburn inefficient in 42-13 Iron Bowl loss

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 28

Auburn may have won the coin toss, but it was one of the few victories for the Tigers in an otherwise one-sided Iron Bowl. The Crimson Tide rolled over Auburn 42-13 in Tuscaloosa on Saturday.

Auburn moving forward: 'You gotta be big boys'

By Mattison Allen | November 28

“You gotta be big boys,” Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn said. “You’ve got to take it like a man. We’ve got two games left. This is an unusual season obviously. We’ll need to rebound like we did earlier in the season. It’s a grind, but that’s just part of it." 

Jamien Sherwood ready to 'play big' in Iron Bowl

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 27

“The first thing that comes to mind for me is that I’ve got to play big as a player and as a teammate,” Sherwood said. “Everybody just has to be physical. It’s going to be a physical game from both sides. The only way someone can win is by being physical. That’s the first thing that comes to my mind. 

Nix: 'You play as hard as you’ve played in a game in your entire life'

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 27

“Probably, you play as hard as you’ve played in a game in your entire life, just because of how much it means,” Nix said. “There are a lot of kids going to school on Monday who are going to have to put up with a lot of crap whichever way it goes.”

Saban tests positive, out for Iron Bowl

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | November 25

Alabama head football coach Nick Saban has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement released by team physician Dr. Jimmy Robinson and Associate Director of Sports Medicine Jeff Allen. It is reported that he has mild symptoms and will not coach in the Iron Bowl this weekend.

'A game that we think about 365 days a year'

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | November 25

“Well, I mean, I think that's one of the reasons you come to Auburn is to play in the Iron Bowl,” Malzahn said. “And, you know, our guys, they get extremely excited about this game. This is a game that we think about 365 days a year.”

Nick Brahms, Smoke Monday earn SEC Player of the Week honors

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | November 23

Smoke Monday and Nick Brahms received SEC Player of the Week honors following their performances in the 30-17 win over Tennessee, the conference announced on Monday. 

Ahead of Iron Bowl, Auburn moves up in latest AP poll

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | November 22

Following a 30-17 victory over Tennessee on Saturday, Auburn moved up to No. 22 in the latest AP Top 25 poll.

Tigers' turnover-forcing ways continue in win against Vols

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | November 22

“As an Auburn defense, we have always been physical, always been a defense that takes the ball away,” Monday said. “We take pride in taking the ball away and helping our offense out any way we can.” 

Shivers and Williams provide 'spark' for Auburn in 30-17 win

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 22

In a season where adapting to ever-changing situations is a must, Auburn’s running backs showed that they could continue to adapt in the team’s 30-17 win over Tennessee Saturday.

Offense 'ended on a roll' and 'ready to get back on it'

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | November 21

“We ended on a roll, and we’re ready to get back on it," Manning said. After a 21-day hiatus, the Auburn offense is looking to pick up where it left off.

Behind Enemy Bylines - The Daily Beacon

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 20

Ahead of Auburn's matchup with Tennessee, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to The Daily Beacon's co-sports editor Ryan Schumpert, for a Q&A previewing this year’s Volunteers team. Here’s what he had to say prior to the matchup.