Football

Gus Malzahn hired as next head football coach at UCF

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | February 15

Gus Malzahn will be back on the sidelines this fall. On Monday, Malzahn was announced as the next head coach at the University of Central Florida.

Truesdell and Loy returning in 2021

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | February 5

Tyrone Truesdell and Grant Loy are returning to Auburn in 2021. The pair are using the extra year of eligibility that the NCAA granted to its athletes because of the pandemic affected season.

Auburn Board of Trustees approves next steps for multiple building projects

By Collins Keith | Assistant Campus Editor | February 5

The construction of a new Football Performance Center was approved in the most recent meeting of the Auburn University Board of Trustees, as well as other projects.

3-star running back Jarquez Hunter signs with Auburn

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | February 5

Auburn added some depth to its running back room on Friday with the signing of 3-star running back Jarquez Hunter. Hunter is the 18th signee in Auburn's 2021 recruiting class.

Harsin signs six on National Signing Day

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor and Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | February 3

On Wednesday, Bryan Harsin and Auburn signed six players to its 2021 recruiting class. The Tigers now have signed 17 total players to their 2021 class. Here’s some info on each player that signed on Wednesday and what Harsin had to say about them.

Live Tracker: Auburn finalizes 2021 class on National Signing Day

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor and Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | February 3

Follow along for live updates throughout the day as Auburn receives National Letters of Intent from players in the class of 2021 on National Signing Day.

Tigers land 3-star 2021 JUCO linebacker

By Caleb Jones | Sports Reporter | February 1

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin has added another player to his arsenal. Joko Willis, a 3-star JUCO linebacker in the class of 2021, has committed to Auburn.

3-star 2022 QB Holden Geriner commits to Auburn

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | February 1

On Monday, Auburn added another piece to its 2022 recruiting class in 3-star quarterback Holden Geriner.

Auburn lands 3-star 2021 offensive tackle

By Larry Robinson | Photo Editor | February 1

On Sunday, Auburn landed its first high school commitment in the Bryan Harsin era with 2021 3-star offensive tackle Colby Smith.

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Nick Eason hired as Auburn's defensive line coach

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | January 27

Nick Eason, a 10-year veteran of the National Football League, has been named the defensive line coach at Auburn. The former Clemson captain coached seven years in the NFL after his professional playing career.

SEC releases Auburn's 2021 football schedule

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | January 27

On Wednesday, the SEC released the 2021 football schedule. The conference is planning for non-conference games to return in 2021, along with the normal 12-game slate.

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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.