Football

Auburn lands 8 on All-SEC teams, projected to finish 4th in division

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | July 19

Alabama was projected to win the SEC West with 253 first-place votes, while Georgia was voted on to win the East with 233 first-place votes.

Derrick Brown (5) gets the Auburn crowd up and loud in the second half. Auburn vs UCF on Monday, Jan. 1 in Atlanta, Ga.

'Brothers': Marlon Davidson and Derrick Brown's bond extends beyond football

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 18

Marlon Davidson and Derrick Brown’s decision to return to Auburn not only a solidified Auburn as one of the best defensive lines in the country but solidified the bond between the two veteran defensive linemen.

Malzahn excited about experience returning on offense, wants to play fast

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | July 18

"We're getting back to really playing fast." Outside of quarterback, Auburn is returning a slew of experience on the offensive side of the ball, and head coach Gus Malzahn is excited to once again have play-calling duties.

Malzahn 'real pleased' with offensive line ahead of season

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | July 18

With all five starters on the offensive line returning, head coach Gus Malzahn feels good about where the group is at heading into the season.

Kam Martin named to Doak Walker Award watch list

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 17

Auburn’s Kam Martin has been listed on the preseason Doak Walker Award watch list, an award that is handed out to the nation’s top running back at the end of the season.

'He knew what he wanted': Kirby Smart confident he was going to flip George Pickens

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 16

“We're excited to have George [Pickens],” Smart said. “He's come in this summer and worked tremendously hard. He's been there from day one, grinding with our guys… We're excited to have him. We're looking forward to seeing him work and earn his opportunities.”

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UGA QB Jake Fromm excited for matchup against younger brother in Deep South's Oldest Rivalry

By Stephen Lanzi | Summer Editor | July 16

“It’s going to be awesome," Fromm said. "It might be a little tough for everyone else in the family, but I think it’s going to be awesome, especially for me and Tyler to go out before the game, especially during the game and then after the game. It’s going to be a special moment for us – one ou family can cherish together."

Bound to Break Out: Who can emerge on an already deep defensive line

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 16

Today’s edition of Bound to Break Out focuses on the players who can emerge from the defensive line, the most talented position group Auburn has to offer and a unit that is littered with next-level talent.

Bound to Break Out: Who can fill the void at linebacker this season

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 15

Today’s edition of Bound to Break Out focuses on the players who can emerge from the linebacker position, a position group that was depleted after losing three seniors from last year’s unit.

Bound to Break Out: Players from Auburn secondary that have best chance to improve

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 9

Today’s edition of Bound to Break Out focuses on the players who can emerge from the secondary, a position group that faced a lot of scrutiny on a top-15 defense last season.

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Auburn lands commitment from 4-star linebacker Trenton Simpson

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | June 14

Another day, another football recruit committing to Auburn — or so it has seemed so far this month. Four-star linebacker Trenton Simpson can now be added to the list of June commits for the Tigers. Simpson is now the fourth player to commit to Auburn so far this month. Simpson had narrowed ...

Auburn to the NFL: How Auburn rookies have fared in NFL camps

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | May 31

Here's how Auburn's NFL rookies have spent their summer so far.

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Report: Auburn will not sell alcohol at Jordan-Hare this season

By Staff Report | May 31

The Southeastern Conference has revised its alcohol policy — but not all schools are required to follow suit. With the rule change approved during the SEC spring meetings this week — a policy adopted Friday that will be made effective August 1 — each school now has the autonomy to determine whether ...

Nation's No. 2 RB becomes first commit in Auburn's 2021 class

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | May 22

Auburn running backs coach Cadillac Williams has landed a big fish.

Backup Auburn WR Kolbi Fuqua leaving program

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | May 20

Receiver Kolbi Fuqua has left the Tigers football program, an Auburn team spokesperson confirmed to The Plainsman on Monday morning. The Athletic's Justin Ferguson first reported the news. Fuqua, a former three-star prospect in Auburn's 2018 recruiting class, appeared in just one outing for Auburn last ...