Football

Auburn shows 'sparks' of offensive firepower

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | November 4

In a performance that saw Auburn put up 507 yards of total offense, the Tigers showed that the offense could regroup following the loss at LSU. It was far from perfect though as Auburn managed to just put up 20 points on the scoreboard. At the end of the night, Auburn would walk away with the ...

Freshman end Derick Hall fills in for Marlon Davidson in Tigers' win over Ole Miss

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | November 3

“So, you know Marlon just talked to me, told me what I had to do especially playing against a team from Mississippi, it was huge for me.”

Freshman duo of Bo Nix, D.J. Williams lead Tigers offense against Ole Miss

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | November 2

“He protected the football. Real proud of the way he performed again.”

Players to watch, keys to victory for No. 11 Auburn vs. Ole Miss

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | November 2

When No. 11 Auburn hosts Ole Miss on Saturday, it will be the first home game for the Tigers since September 28. Historically, Auburn leads the series against Ole Miss 15-3 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The series has featured some lopsided games recently with 11 of the last 15 being decided by a double-digit ...

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