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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 1

This is the first meeting between the Tigers and the Golden Gophers.

Outback Bowl notebook: Why this one matters — and should — to Gus Malzahn

December 30

TAMPA, 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 ...

Why the Outback Bowl is strictly a 'business trip' for Tigers

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | December 29

“That (Peach Bowl) hurt a lot of guys, but it helped us last year,” Malzahn said.

Malzahn, Fleck share mutual respect ahead of Outback Bowl

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | December 28

“I've followed Coach Malzahn for a long time," Fleck said. "He's one of those guys ... you want to be like, one of the brightest offensive minds in all of college football, and it's fun to watch how he evolves.”

Junior Nick Coe will skip Outback Bowl, forgo remaining eligibility at Auburn

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | December 21

Auburn redshirt junior Nick Coe pass rusher has announced on his Instagram that he will be forgoing his senior season with the program. Coe also will not play in the Outback Bowl.

National Signing Day Recap: Auburn inks 22 signees to 2020 class

By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | December 18

College football’s early signing period began today, which is now, ultimately, the new National Signing Day for the nation’s top high school and junior college prospects to announce their next destination. Before the new rules, the spectacle was in February but now head coaches and their staffs ...

Derrick Brown named first team AP All-American

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 16

Derrick Brown had a busy weekend, and the accolades have continued on to this week.

Derrick Brown, Bo Nix receive SEC Player of the Year honors

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 11

Derrick Brown has earned another award that he can add to his Auburn legacy and true freshman quarterback Bo Nix is just getting started. On Wednesday, the results came out for the end of year SEC awards, as voted on by the league’s coaches. Auburn had two recipients with Brown winning SEC Defensive ...

Auburn hires Chad Morris as new offensive coordinator

By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor and Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | December 10

Following the departure of Kenny Dillingham, who left for Florida State earlier in the week, Auburn will be bringing in former Arkansas head coach, Chad Morris, to fill the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach opening. Morris is known to be one of head coach Gus Malzahn’s closest friends. ...

Brown, Davidson, Britt and Dinson named AP All-SEC

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | December 9

After racking up awards throughout the season, Auburn got its fair share of post-season awards. Marlon Davidson, Derrick Brown and K.J. Britt all received SEC first team defensive players of the year while Jeremiah Dinson was on the SEC second team. Brown was not only on the first team, but he ...

Report: Auburn offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham leaving for Florida State

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | December 9

Whomever Dillingham's replacement is, he will become Auburn's fourth different offensive coordinator in five seasons.

Auburn to play Minnesota in Outback Bowl

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 8

Auburn’s goal to finish the season with 10 wins continues, now with its bowl game opponent determined.

Joey Gatewood chooses Kentucky as transfer destination

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | December 5

Former Auburn quarterback Joey Gatewood has found a new home.

Tale of the Tape: 2019 Iron Bowl defined by momentum-shifting moments

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | December 5

The bushes have been trampled, Toomer's Corner has been rolled and Auburn now boasts a 48-45 victory in the Iron Bowl. But Alabama led in time of possession, total yards, passing yards, first downs and total plays. So how did Auburn pull it off? We look at how multiple turnovers, the decision-making ...

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Inside the 'whistle kick,' Anders Carlson's record-tying field goal

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 4

“I just noticed the situation: no timeouts,” Carlson said. “I told my holder and snapper, ‘Get ready for whistle kick.’"

Notable alumni, Auburn sports figures offer tributes, condolences for Pat Sullivan

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 3

Auburn's first Heisman winner Pat Sullivan passed away Sunday morning. Sullivan was Auburn's quarterback from 1968-71 and finished his career at Auburn as a two-time All-American and won the Heisman trophy his senior season in 1971. Following his playing career, Sullivan began coaching. His coaching ...