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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.”

Final projections for Auburn's 2020 depth chart

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 17

While Auburn will be returning its starting quarterback, there will be plenty of roster turnover for the 2020 season. With a little over a week until the season starts, here are the final projections for the depth chart.

D.J. Williams 'calm and ready to run the ball' in year two

By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | September 16

“I’m just looking forward to calming down,” Williams said. “My freshman year was a lot of jitters and stuff like that, just calming down and just run the ball.”

Auburn in the NFL - Week 1

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | September 15

Rookie debuts, Cam Newton's first game with the Patriots and Darius Slayton finding the endzone twice. It was a busy first weekend in the NFL, and The Plainsman has put together some of the highlights from former Auburn players in Week 1.

Auburn ranked No. 8 in latest AP Top 25 poll

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | September 13

After the second weekend of college football, the Auburn Tigers come in at No. 8 in the latest AP Top 25 poll. Auburn's first game on Sept. 26. will be a top 25 matchup between the No. 8 Tigers and No. 23 Wildcats. 

Notes from Auburn fall camp: Week 4

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 12

10 players miss practice, a battle at left tackle, Auburn's plan for Kentucky and more. Here are the notes from the fourth week of fall camp for Auburn football.

Steele's revamped secondary taking form for 2020 season

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 10

While four starters from the secondary are gone now, defensive coordinator Kevin Steele has revamped the Auburn secondary and is getting the team ready for the 2020 season.

After 'locking in,' Anthony Schwartz ready for 2020 season

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | September 9

“Being able to hone in on my craft, I feel like football is the way for me," Schwartz said. "And I feel like I’m locked in 100% to football right now, and that’s how I feel I’m looking toward the future.”

Newton and the newcomers impressing in fall camp

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 9

“I feel like all the freshmen receivers got a chance to play this year,” Seth Williams said Wednesday. Auburn has five new freshmen receivers and transfer Caylin Newton, joining veterans Williams, Anthony Schwartz and Shedrick Jackson at the wideout position this fall.

Eight former Tigers signed to NFL practice squads

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | September 9

Eight former Auburn players have found themselves on practice squads after the NFL rosters were finalized on Sunday.

Coynis Miller Jr. no longer with Auburn football program

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | September 5

According to Gus Malzahn on Saturday, defensive tackle Coynis Miller Jr is no longer part of the Auburn football program.

Ask the Auburn Family: 'What's your favorite memory from an Auburn season opener?'

September 5

Sept. 5, would have been Auburn's originally scheduled season opener, but now Auburn will have to wait until Sept. 26. The Plainsman asked on Instagram, "What's your favorite memory from an Auburn season opener?" Here are those answers.

How Auburn's offensive line is coming together this fall

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | September 4

“We’ve got a lot of talent like I’ve always said in the o-line room,” Brahms said. “It’s just about putting that talent on tape and making sure the coaches trust it.” As Auburn looks to replace four starters, the Tigers offensive line is beginning to take shape.

Tyrone Truesdell and newcomers preparing for a 'good' season at defensive tackle

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 4

"I'm old fashioned, I like 94." The old fashioned No. 94 Tyrone Truesdell is going to be looked at as a leader this season as he and the defensive tackle newcomers look toward having a successful season. 

Report: Cam Newton named Patriots starting quarterback

By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | September 3

After joining the New England Patriots in June, Cam Newton has been named the starting quarterback, beating out Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer. Newton and the Patriots start the season on Sept. 13, against the Miami Dolphins.

Gus Malzahn named to the Dodd Trophy coach of the year watch list

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | September 3

Head coach Gus Malzahn was named to the Bobby Dodd Trophy preseason watch list on Thursday. Malzahn is one of 13 coaches named to the preseason watch list, which only included teams playing in the fall. 

TV networks and game times announced for three of Auburn's games this season

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | September 1

The SEC announced on Tuesday the game times and TV networks for three of Auburn's games this season, including the first two weeks of the 2020 season. 

Auburn football with nine positive cases of COVID-19; 16 players unable to practice this week

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | August 30

After going two weeks without a positive case, Gus Malzahn announced Sunday that the team had nine positive cases, which forced them to shut down two practices this week. The Tigers will return to practice Tuesday, with 16 total players unable to practice this week because of contact tracing.