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Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | September 28

Following his first career start, Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson was named SEC's Freshman of the Week, the league announced Monday. Simpson recorded four tackles, one for a loss of six yards and a pass breakup against Kentucky.

After an injury-free offseason, Daquan Newkirk 'feels different' this year

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | September 28

After suffering Achilles injuries in both the 2018 and 2019 offseason, senior defensive tackle Daquan Newkirk is coming off an injury-free offseason and feels like 'it's going to be a different year.'

Auburn moves up to No. 7 in latest AP Poll

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | September 27

After defeating Kentucky 29-13 on Saturday, Auburn has moved up to No. 7 in the latest AP Poll.

The Nix-to-Williams connection strong in Auburn's victory over Kentucky

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 26

Last year against Oregon, the Nix-to-Williams connection began. In the 2020 opener, the pairing showed up once again, with Williams having two receiving touchdowns in No. 8 Auburn's 29-13 win over No. 23 Kentucky. 

Roger McCreary's turnovers help Auburn to 29-13 victory over Kentucky

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | September 26

“Roger, I feel like he played excellent today,” Sherwood said. “He’s just an all-around great player when you need him. He’s going to step up at all times. He’s not afraid of the moment, and he’s just a player that you can always count on.”

After long, uncertain offseason, Tigers ready to roll against Kentucky

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 26

After a tumultuous offseason where adjusting was the key, the Tigers are excited for football's long-awaited return to Jordan-Hare.  “We’re gonna have to earn it,” Malzahn said. “We’re going to have to execute. This is a game about execution.”

Players to watch, keys to victory for No. 8 Auburn vs. No. 23 Kentucky

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | September 25

It’s been 268 days since Auburn played its last snaps against Minnesota in the 2020 Outback Bowl. On Saturday, at long last, Auburn football makes its return. Here are some players on both sidelines to watch for and keys to victory for Saturday’s contest.

Behind Enemy Bylines - The Kentucky Kernel

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 25

Ahead of No. 8 Auburn and No. 23 Kentucky's showdown this Saturday, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to Kentucky Kernel sports editor Braden Ramsey for a Q&A previewing the season opener. Here's what he had to say about the Wildcats.

Tigers thankful and excited for season opener

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | September 24

“I’m just thankful to play,” senior linebacker K.J. Britt said. “In March and April, we didn’t know we were going to play. I just really wanted to play here, just one more time in Jordan-Hare.”

Bo Nix feels 'completely different' heading into year two

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | September 24

"I’m completely different from what I was last year at this time going into Oregon. It’s literally all the little things that go into a week of preparation, just having done that already has just made me really comfortable and I feel like I’m really far ahead from where I was last year.”

K.J. Britt preparing for ‘talented’ Kentucky offense

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | September 23

“We have to make sure our Auburn defensive foundation is laid down,” Britt said. “It’s built on that no matter what [Kentucky] does, no matter what happens in the game, we have to have relentless effort."

Tigers picked third in SEC West by preseason media poll

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | September 23

According to the preseason SEC media poll, the Auburn Tigers have been picked to finish third in the SEC West. In the same poll, seven Tigers earned preseason All-SEC nods. 

OPINION: Auburn's Top 5 season openers

By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | September 23

Auburn opens its 2020 season this Saturday against the Kentucky Wildcats at home. With the season opener in view, here’s a look at the top five Auburn season openers.

Auburn in the NFL - Week 2

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | September 22

Week 2 of the NFL season saw several former #Auburn Tigers take the field at the professional level, with some of them contributing in large roles for their teams. 

Anders Carlson ready to build off strong Iron Bowl performance

By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | September 21

“From game one to game 12, I was a much different kicker with my mindset,” Carlson said. “So just carrying a simple mindset this season like I did in the Iron Bowl. Just treating it like a game and going in confident.”

Auburn announces gameday guidelines for 2020 football season

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | September 17

Auburn Athletics has announced new procedures for the 2020 football season designed to create a safe and healthy environment while maintaining the gameday experience. One notable change includes the suspension of the pre-game eagle flight due to SEC mandates prohibiting live animals from being present on the field. 

Six Tigers named to All-SEC team by coaches

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | September 17

On Thursday, Auburn had six of its players named to the preseason All-SEC teams.

John Samuel Shenker enjoying new opportunities in Auburn's offense

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 17

“It’s been awesome,” Shenker said Thursday. “Getting in the pass game a little more and not having to block all the time. It’s been a great little adjustment we’ve had this year.”