Football

'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.

What Malzahn means to me: Marquel Harrell

By Marquel Harrell | Guest Writer | November 20

When Auburn hosts Tennessee Saturday, the contest will be Gus Malzahn’s 100th game as Auburn’s head coach. The Plainsman reached out to former Auburn offensive lineman Marquel Harrell to share his thoughts about how much Malzahn has meant to him as a former player.

'His effort is unmatched'

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | November 19

“Tank has always been a special ball player,” Wiggins said. “His effort is unmatched on the field, at practice and in the classroom. He always wanted to be the best at whatever he put his mind to.”

Tigers return to the field after 21-day hiatus

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 18

“You’ve just got to be flexible, and you’ve got to be prepared for the ‘what-ifs,” Malzahn said. “That’s just part of the new normal. The teams, I’ve said this all along, that adjust and stay focused and not get caught up in all the stuff, they’re going to have an advantage, so that’s really our mindset, what it’s been."

Iron Bowl time receives usual time slot, TV network

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | November 16

On Monday, the SEC announced that the 85th Iron Bowl will take place at 2:30 p.m. CST on CBS, the usual time slot for the rivalry game.

Offense remains a "work in progress"

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | November 15

Auburn has been off the last two weeks, but during the first bye week, Chad Morris spoke about how Auburn's offense will "continue to be a work in progress" and highlighted some key pieces on Auburn's offense through the first six games.

Aubie gives head coach Gus Malzahn a hug after the game. Auburn vs Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

3-star wide receiver Hal Presley commits to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 11

After a long drought in recruiting, Auburn has received another commitment to its 2021 class. The Tigers received a commitment from 3-star wide receiver Hal Presley Wednesday.

Auburn pausing team activities following COVID-19 cases

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 10

On Tuesday, Gus Malzahn revealed that Auburn is dealing with 12 positive COVID-19 tests within the program and will be pausing all team activities. On Wednesday, Malzahn announced one more player tested positive.

SEC postpones Auburn-Mississippi State game

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 9

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.

Auburn in the NFL - Week 8

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | November 3

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.

Derick Hall named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | November 2

After Auburn's 48-11 win over LSU on Saturday, Derick Hall has been named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week.

Following win over LSU, Auburn is back in the Top 25

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | November 1

Released Sunday, the AP poll saw Auburn rise to No. 24 after beating LSU 48-11 in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday.

Auburn's defensive 'momentum' propels them to victory over LSU

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 31

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."

Auburn dominates LSU 48-11; first win in series since 2016

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | October 31

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.