Auburn sports personalities react to Tigers' thrilling win over Oregon

ARLINGTON, Texas — Auburn began its 2019 season with a win that captured all that fans have grown to expect from a Tigers sporting event: Heart-stopping drama. True freshman Bo Nix threw a 26-yard, go-ahead touchdown pass to sophomore receiver Seth Williams with nine seconds to play as Auburn defeated ...

'We never doubted him': Up-and-down debut ends in triumph for Bo Nix

“We never doubted him."

Live updates: Auburn's season opener vs. Oregon from AT&T Stadium

Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Oregon with the Daily Emerald

 Ahead of No. 16 Auburn's season opener against No. 11 Oregon, The Plainsman posed questions for Gabriel Ornelas, sports editor for the Daily Emerald, Oregon's student newspaper. Here's how he sees the action shaking out Saturday evening in Arlington. 1. What's your take on Justin Herbert heading ...

Auburn's Bo Jackson will be guest picker for College GameDay in Arlington

ESPN’s College Gameday will feature Auburn’s own Bo Jackson this Saturday in Dallas for the Auburn-Oregon game.  Jackson isn’t new to game days as he was Auburn’s running back from 1982 to 1985 while also playing on Auburn’s baseball team. During his time in Auburn, Jackson scored 43 ...

Veteran Auburn secondary ready to challenge Oregon passing game

“We know what we’re going to do before the play even happens, to be honest with you,” Dinson said. “I feel more comfortable than I did these past years. So, I’m ready.” 

Kevin Steele making move to sidelines in fourth year

If Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele was to be known for one characteristic, it would be his intensity. This year Steele will be bring that fire to the Tigers’ defense face-to-face, on the sidelines after spending his first three seasons as defensive coordinator in the sky box, Gus Malzahn ...

Malzahn: Plan for Joey Gatewood's role will be 'different' each week

During his pre-Oregon press conference this week, Gus Malzahn was questioned regarding the current dynamic between the Tigers’ two freshman quarterbacks.  Since publicly naming true freshman Bo Nix the team’s starting quarterback last Tuesday, the head coach has been asked, repeatedly, how ...

Report: Auburn football paying two highest non-conference payouts in 2019

Auburn is doling out the two largest individual payouts for out-of-conference games in the entire country.

Gus Malzahn has 6-man rotation at running back on 1st depth chart

On Tuesday, Auburn revealed the depth chart for its season opener against Oregon on Saturday. Some things came as no surprise, such as true freshman Bo Nix starting at quarterback or future first-round pick Derrick Brown as the starting defensive tackle.  A new revelation was, however, that the ...

Duel of the fates: Auburn confident Bo Nix plays up to level of Heisman hopeful Justin Herbert

Auburn true freshman Bo Nix is preparing for a Top 25 matchup Saturday and will face off against one of the nation's best quarterbacks.

Auburn receiver Anthony Schwartz 'could be game-time situation' against Oregon

Anthony Schwartz is going to be a game-time decision for Auburn’s opening game against Oregon. “We don’t know the answer to that,” said Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn of Schwartz's status. “It could be a game-time situation. We’re hopeful, but we don’t know the answer yet.” With the 6-foot, ...

Tigers DT Derrick Brown named first team preseason AP All-American

Auburn senior defensive lineman Derrick Brown has been named to the AP preseason All-American first team, the organization announced Tuesday afternoon. Brown ends the four-year stint of no Auburn players selected as preseason first-rounders. Reese Dismukes was the last Tiger player to receive such honors ...

Bo Nix achieves childhood dream, campus celebrity status and starting job all in first week at Auburn

"All the way back to throwing the football in the backyard with my dad, I wanted to play quarterback at Auburn."

Malzahn: Veteran-like 'intangibles,' consistency allowed Bo Nix to emerge as QB1

“(Nix) is not your normal freshman."

Auburn awards scholarship to 3 walk-ons

Three Tigers are walk-ons no more. Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn awarded three walk-on players with scholarships Monday evening during a team meeting, as shown on the Auburn football Instagram.  View this post on Instagram ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Hard work is always rewarded. Congratulations ...

Bo Nix named Auburn's starting QB

After months of speculation and hype, Auburn fans have the answer to the question they've been wondering all offseason: Auburn's starting quarterback when the Tigers take the field against Oregon on August 31 will be Bo Nix. Nix is the son of former Auburn quarterback Patrick Nix, who attended Auburn ...

Auburn ranked No.16 in first AP poll, will face six teams ranked in top 12

When Auburn kicks off Aug. 31 against Oregon, it will not only be going into the season with high expectations from the Auburn faithful, but also from the Associated Press.  The Week 0 AP poll was released today and Auburn will come into the season at No. 16 in the nation. The Tigers are one of ...