Football
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 ...
Auburn, O-line coach J.B. Grimes parting ways
By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | January 8“J.B. has decided to move on and pursue other opportunities,” Malzhan said. “I appreciate everything he’s done for Auburn. J.B. and his wife Jennifer will always be a part of the Auburn family.”
Report Card: Grading Auburn's 31-24 loss to Minnesota
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | January 3Going into the Outback Bowl, Auburn players and its coaching staff were looking to capture the10th win of the season and carry momentum into 2020. Senior, and likely top-10 draft pick, Derrick Brown opted to return for the game and was joined by fellow senior Marlon Davidson on the defensive line. It ...
Tigers unable to establish ground game against Minnesota
By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | January 2TAMPA, Fla. — Coming into Wednesday’s matchup with No. 18 Minnesota, Auburn averaged 211.3 yards per contest throughout its 2019-20 campaign. Running backs JaTarvious Whitlow, D.J. Williams, Shaun Shivers and Kam Martin all averaged, roughly, five yards per carry. That was, until the Outback Bowl. When ...
Game wrap: Auburn fails to reach 10 wins, falls to Gophers
By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | January 1“Anytime you put up 232 yards of offense on 53 plays … we've got to do better than that."
Auburn seniors expecting big things for 2020 season after Outback Bowl loss
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | January 1“It was an exciting feeling but also a sad feeling."
Players to watch, keys to victory for Auburn vs. Minnesota
By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | January 1This is the first meeting between the Tigers and the Golden Gophers.
Outback Bowl notebook: Why this one matters — and should — to Gus Malzahn
December 30TAMPA, Fla. — On Nov. 30, the Auburn Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2019 installment of the Iron Bowl, and don’t think for a minute that the win has left the minds of the Auburn faithful. However, the victory is now exactly one month removed, and the Tigers have turned their attention ...
