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Auburn legend, Hall of Famer Kevin Greene passes away

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | December 21

Former Auburn linebacker and Hall of Famer Kevin Greene has died at age 58. Greene was a walk-on at Auburn, but ended his career as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year and ranks third all-time in sacks in the NFL.

Auburn to play Northwestern in Citrus Bowl

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | December 20

Following a 6-4 regular season, Auburn will head to the Citrus Bowl and face No. 14 Northwestern on New Year's Day. The game will air at noon CST on ABC.

Auburn adds 12 in early signing day class

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer , Jake Weese | Sports Editor and Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | December 16

Even without a permanent head coach, Auburn still signed 12 players on Wednesday's early signing day. Here's some info on all 12 and what Steele had to say about each player.

Auburn football defensive coordinator Kevin Steele makes an appearance before head coach Gus Malzahn's press conference on National Signing Day, Feb. 7, 2018.

Live Tracker: Auburn adds signees to 2021 class on early signing day

By Sports Staff | December 16

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

Defensive coordinator Kevin Steele during pregame warm-ups. Auburn vs Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

OPINION: Potential candidates to replace Gus Malzahn

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | December 15

While Kevin Steele serves as interim head coach, Auburn will be hard at work finding a new head coach. Here are the candidates I believe are the best options for Auburn to consider:

Auburn announces search firm and advisory group to aid in coaching search

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | December 15

On Tuesday, Athletic Director Allen Greene announced that Auburn has employed a search firm and formed an advisory group to aid in the search for a new head football coach.

3-star CB Jarell Stinson commits to Auburn

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | December 14

Even with all the news around who will be Auburn's next head coach, the Tigers still picked up a commitment from 3-star cornerback Jarell Stinson on Monday.

Gus Malzahn out as head coach after eight years at Auburn

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | December 14

After eight years at Auburn, head coach Gus Malzahn will no longer serve as Auburn's head coach as he was relieved of his duties on Sunday, the program announced in a release. Defensive coordinator Kevin Steele will serve as the interim head coach.

Bigsby, Hall earn SEC Player of the Week honors

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | December 14

Following Auburn's 24-10 win over Mississippi State on Saturday, Tank Bigsby and Derick Hall have earned SEC Player of the Week honors, the SEC announced Monday.

A recap of Gus Malzahn's eight seasons at Auburn

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | December 14

Auburn Athletic Director Allen Greene announced Sunday that Gus Malzahn was no longer the head coach after eight seasons. Let’s take a look back at each of Malzahn’s eight seasons at the helm:

Auburn players past and present react to Malzahn news

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | December 13

After the news of Gus Malzahn's firing, Auburn players past and present took to social media to share their thoughts.

Defense dominates Miss. State in regular season finale

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | December 13

Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi, Auburn's defense finished the night with a total of six sacks, two interceptions, seven pass break-ups and eight tackles for a loss in the 24-10 win. "Being able to come here to Starkville and being able to put up a game like that, play for one another and send them out on the right note, was huge," Hall said.

Carlson, Bigsby help guide Auburn to 24-10 victory

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Reporter | December 13

Despite a slow start on offense Saturday in Starkville, Mississippi, Auburn found a way to win its regular-season finale 24-10 behind the leg of Anders Carlson and the rushing attack from Tank Bigsby.

Tigers facing 'unique' Mississippi State offense

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | December 11

“I’m hoping that week, that off week, we had before the game got canceled will give us preparation, too," Malzahn said. "I’m hoping it will give us a good footing on everything with our plan. They present challenges, no doubt, they are protective of the football and I think that’s been a big factor.”

Auburn preparing for 'disruptive' Mississippi State defense

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | December 11

“[The Mississippi State defense does] a lot of different things, especially different from last year,” Nix said. “They were a little bit simpler last year, and you knew what you could expect. We had a good game plan for them going in last year. This year obviously, it’s a lot different with a new coaching staff.”