Football
Inside Tommy Tuberville's campaign celebration in wake of runoff success
“It looks like a great night for us," said Tommy Tuberville, who will be facing off against former Sen. Jeff Sessions in a runoff for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate. "And a bad night for the swamp."
‘Go another step’: Patrick Nix ready for next coaching stop at Central-Phenix City
By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | February 25Former Auburn quarterback Patrick Nix was hired by Central-Phenix City on Jan. 14.
A-Day kickoff time announced
By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | February 21Februarys in Auburn, Alabama, mean a number of things for members of the Tiger faithful. Basketball approaches the annual March Madness tournament, baseball is underway and gymnastics is in full swing. While there is plenty going on approaching Spring, there is still a void left unfilled: football. Now, ...
'So much respect for him': Tight end John Samuel Shenker transitions to the diamond
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | February 19“I had confidence in myself that I could do it."
Auburn hires new director of high school relations
By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | February 19The former Samford assistant brings with him 14 years of experience with the Bulldogs, and experience in recruiting within the state of Alabama.
Auburn announces 2020 homecoming game
By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | February 12Auburn football announced Wednesday that its homecoming game for the 2020 season will be on Sept. 26. against Southern Miss. The game will be the 24th all-time meeting between the Tigers and Golden Eagles. Southern Miss was Auburn’s homecoming game two seasons ago on Sept. 29, 2018. With 4:27 ...
Auburn board approves statues of Hare, Jordan and Dye
By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 7The Auburn Board of Trustees unanimously approved a request Friday from Auburn Athletics to commission statues of former Auburn greats Cliff Hare, Ralph “Shug” Jordan, and Pat Dye. The location and project schedule are not yet determined. “We are appreciative of the Board of Trustees’ approval ...
Report: Auburn hires West Virginia's Al Pogue as defensive assistant
By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 7Gus Malzahn has found Marcus Woodson's replacement on the defensive staff. Auburn has hired West Virginia's assistant and outside linebackers coach Al Pogue to fill the void Woodson left on the defense when he followed Mike Norvell to Florida State, Malzahn announced Friday. Pogue is returning ...
Looking ahead to Auburn's 2021 recruiting class
By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | February 6Another National Signing Day has come and gone, but it is never too early to look ahead to the future. The 2021 class has a chance to be another big one for the Tigers, Auburn currently has three commitments in the 2021 class, including one 5-star according to the 247Sports Composite. Let's take ...
Malzahn excited for 'fresh start' with Morris calling plays
By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | February 5Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn concluded National Signing Day at his Wednesday afternoon press conference, praising his recruiting staff’s ability to land another top-10 class in 2020. The Tigers finished the day ranked No. 10 on Rivals.com and No. 7 in 247Sports’ Composite Rankings, giving ...
Report: Auburn's leading rusher Boobee Whitlow entering transfer portal
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | February 5Auburn will be forced to replace its leading rusher next season. JaTarvious "Boobee" Whitlow, who would have been returning for his junior season, entered the transfer portal, AL.com first reported Tuesday. Whitlow has been Auburn’s top running back for the last two seasons, rushing for 787 yards ...
How Auburn's 2020 class could fit in
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | February 5Auburn's 2020 signing class wrapped up Wednesday afternoon, and the Tigers have brought in 26 newcomers.
National Signing Day preview
By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | February 4Auburn finished the Early Signing Day period with 23 names signed across the dotted line. Wednesday morning marks the beginning of National Signing Day 2020 where Auburn will look to close out the class with momentum for next season. First, let's take a look at who has already signed and enrolled. Early ...
9 former Auburn players on XFL rosters
By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | January 29Among those rosters, nine former Auburn football players made the final cut. Here are the former Tigers listed with their new teams, respectively.
Top 10 plays of Auburn football's 2019 season
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | January 23After an up-and-down season that saw heartbreak and joy for Auburn fans, it’s time to look back at the top moments of the Auburn season. It was impossible to narrow it down to just 10, so there are five honorable mentions. Honorable mention: Noah Igbinoghene 96-yard kick return for touchdown ...
Defensive coordinator Kevin Steele gets contract extension through 2022
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | January 22Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele has signed a new deal that will keep him on staff through the 2022 season. Malzahn announced the contract extension on Tuesday. “Kevin has done a fantastic job with our defense the last four years making it one of the best in the country,” Malzahn ...
Report: Defensive backs coach Marcus Woodson leaving for Florida State
By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | January 22Gus Malzahn has lost another assistant coach to Florida State. Noles247 reported Wednesday morning that Auburn assistant coach Marcus Woodson will be joining Mike Norvell's staff at FSU. He joins with former Auburn offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham, who left earlier in the year before the Tigers' ...
Gus Malzahn reportedly hands over play-calling to offensive coordinator Chad Morris
By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | January 21"I always knew he had something special about him," Malzahn said. "He's a great person and one of the good guys in our business, and he's one of the best coaches that I've ever been around."
Auburn hires Jack Bicknell Jr. as new offensive line coach
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | January 13Just days after J.B. Grimes stepped away from the program, Auburn has named Jack Bicknell Jr. as the new offensive line coach. Bicknell spent the previous three seasons working as the Ole Miss offensive line coach, boasting 33 years of experience including 25 years in college and seven in the National ...
