Football

Auburn's Bowl Projections before four-game home stretch

By Alex Husting | Sports Writer | November 1

Despite the loss this past weekend, Auburn still has a lot to play for including a potential appearance in a New Year's Six bowl.

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A look at Auburn's backup QB situation without Joey Gatewood

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 30

Gus Malzahn said redshirt freshman Cord Sandberg is the team's new backup quarterback after Joey Gatewood's departure.

Report: Auburn quarterback Joey Gatewood leaving the team

By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | October 30

Auburn backup quarterback Joey Gatewood has left the program, according to multiple reports. It was first reported by Auburn Undercover's Brandon Marcello. The news of Gatewood's decision to transfer comes just a day after it was reported by Marcello and others that he didn't attend practice Tuesday ...

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Auburn notebook: Tigers no longer control own destiny, but an important stretch still looms

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 30

Now, what does this loss likely mean for the Tigers?

Auburn ground game, D.J. Williams look to continue recent trend over Ole Miss

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 29

Since Gus Malzahn took the reigns as head coach of the Auburn Tigers in 2013, the program has placed heavy emphasis upon running the football. Malzahn has had a slew of talented running backs throughout his tenure at Auburn, such as Kerryon Johnson and Tre Mason, who found ways to rack up yardage ...

Tiger defense prepping for 'explosive' rushing attack

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 29

When Auburn hosts Ole Miss Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the Rebels arrive with the second-best rushing offense in the SEC. Its rushing attack has been averaging 232.5 yards per game on the ground and has rushed for an SEC best 1,383 yards and 11 touchdowns in conference play this season. "Offensively, ...

Malzahn preparing for dangerous, young Ole Miss offense

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 29

Following a loss to LSU, Auburn is preparing to face a young Ole Miss team, who currently has 49 newcomers on the roster. The freshmen have had a big impact on the team so far. Currently 84.5 % of Ole Miss’ offense has come from freshmen, the most by any team in the country. Thus far, Ole Miss ...

'My name was called': D.J. Williams steps up, leads Auburn ground attack at LSU

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | October 28

"We just always did our job in practice and my name was called.”

University moving closer to Football Performance Center

By Stephen Lanzi | Campus Editor | October 28

Auburn is moving closer to its Football Performance Center as the Board of Trustees authorized the president to consult a pair of architecture firms on Monday.

Defense powers through, keeps Auburn in game against high-powered LSU

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | October 27

“Our defense played unbelievable against a very high-powered offense."

Offensive struggles cost Auburn in 23-20 loss at LSU

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | October 26

“Extremely disappointed for our players and our fans.”

Players to watch, keys to victory for No. 9 Auburn vs. No. 2 LSU

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 26

No. 9 Auburn heads to Baton Rouge this weekend looking to end a 20-year losing streak in Death Valley against No. 2 LSU. LSU leads the all-time series against Auburn by a margin of 30-22-1. The series has been close between the two schools, ten of the last 15 matchups have been decided by seven ...

Auburn running backs' time to step up is at No. 2 LSU

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | October 26

Keeping the ball on the ground has always been Gus Malzahn’s offensive mantra. In a conference that favors a strong rushing game, Auburn runs the ball more than most, leading the SEC so far this season with 239.57 yards per game. It should come as no surprise, then, that Auburn comfortably cruised ...

No. 9 Auburn to face rising LSU defense in Baton Rouge

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 26

“I think they’re just very athletic and they’re very confident."

Auburn embracing underdog mentality in trip to LSU

By William Finney | Sports Writer | October 26

“They’re going to be a test, a big test,” Davidson said. “A great offense versus a great defense. You never know who’s going to come out on top of that.”

Report: Auburn RB Boobee Whitlow cleared to play, travels with team to LSU

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 26

Auburn starting running back Boobee Whitlow has been cleared to play against LSU and has traveled with the team to Baton Rouge, 247 Sports's Brandon Marcello reported Friday afternoon. Whitlow was injured in the loss to Florida three weeks ago and underwent knee surgery the following Wednesday. Malzahn ...

Auburn Football Notebook: What are the takeaways from an Arkansas blowout?

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 24

The Auburn Tigers arrived in Fayetteville, Arkansas this past weekend looking to avenge their loss to the Florida and it’s fair to say the team did more than just that. Gus Malzahn’s squad posted 491 yards of total offense, forced five three-and-outs on defense, and generated four fumbles ...