SEC postpones Auburn-Mississippi State game
The Auburn and Mississippi State game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Mississippi State program, the SEC announced on Monday.
The Auburn and Mississippi State game scheduled for Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests within the Mississippi State program, the SEC announced on Monday.
After a quiet Week 7, several former Tigers showed out and put up strong performances for their respective teams in Week 8 of the NFL season.
After Auburn's 48-11 win over LSU on Saturday, Derick Hall has been named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week.
Released Sunday, the AP poll saw Auburn rise to No. 24 after beating LSU 48-11 in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday.
Auburn’s defense forced three LSU turnovers and held the Bayou Bengals to a season-low 11 points in Saturday’s Tiger showdown helping propel them to a 48-11 win. “We affected [LSU] a whole lot,” Big Kat Bryant said. “That was the whole game plan."
In the 55th edition of the Tiger Bowl between Auburn and LSU, the Auburn offense rolled with the theme of Halloween on Saturday as it terrorized the LSU defense in the 48-11 win. The win marked the largest margin of victory for any team in the all-time series since its inception in 1901.
Ahead of Auburn's matchup with LSU, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to The Reveille's sports editor, Natasha Malone, for a Q&A previewing this year’s LSU team. Here’s what she had to say before the matchup.
Auburn is looking to erase its three-game losing streak to the Bayou Bengals, who are coming off a stellar performance in a win against South Carolina. Here are some players to watch and keys to victory for both teams ahead of Saturday's matchup.
“[This week’s game] is very important,” said junior offensive lineman Brodarious Hamm. “It can set the momentum. We just want to get on that road and be able to show everybody we can compete.”
J.J. Pegues has already made an impression on the Auburn fanbase with his unique skill set this season. Chris Cutcliffe, Pegues' high school coach, believes Pegues is just scratching the surface of what he can do for the Tigers.
“I feel like the secondary is finally coming together with no injuries and whatever, so I feel like we’re going to do great as long as we communicate and play with the right technique.”
The connection between Bo Nix and Seth Williams has always been there, and against Ole Miss, the tandem’s effectiveness was in full effect during the 35-28 victory.
"It was really good. K.J.'s one of our team leaders, and just to have him back is a blessing for us," Pappoe said. "In the locker room, in the hotel, on the way here, he's just that energizer bunny for us, just keeping us pumped."
Ahead of Auburn's matchup with Ole Miss, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to The Daily Mississippian's assistant sports editor, James Minzesheimer, for a Q&A previewing this year’s Rebels team. Here’s what he had to say prior to the matchup.
“He’s going to bounce back,” Brahms said. “He’s so positive. I don’t think he lets the noise get to him, honestly, so I see him bouncing back.”
“Obviously, when you lose a game, you have to bounce back,” Malzahn said. “So yeah, it’s a very important game.”
As Auburn prepares for a matchup with Ole Miss, its running back room -- led by Tank Bigsby -- continues to get healthier and closer to full strength.
Week 6 of the NFL season saw several former Auburn Tigers take the field for their NFL teams, including one record-setting performance by Cam Newton.
On the night of the first home game since restrictions on bars have been significantly eased, students and young people gathered in large crowds downtown.
Released Sunday, the AP poll saw Auburn fall out of the Top 25 after losing to South Carolina 30-22 on Saturday.