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

By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer | August 21

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

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | August 21

"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

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | August 21

“(Nix) is not your normal freshman."

Auburn awards scholarship to 3 walk-ons

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | August 20

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

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | August 20

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

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | August 19

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 ...

Defense dominates Auburn's first scrimmage, but wants more

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | August 9

So far, so good after the first scrimmage of the year for Auburn’s highly touted defense. The Auburn offense was underwhelming, but defensive coordinator Kevin Steele’s unit was quite the opposite. The orange defense forced three turnovers, including a pick six and a fumble recovery, in a dominant ...

Auburn offensive line working toward a ‘standard’ after first scrimmage

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | August 8

"Going against one of the best, if not the best defense in the country actually improves our game, too."

Deep South's Oldest Rivalry moves to October in Auburn's 2020 schedule

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | August 7

Auburn’s football schedule for the 2020 season is here. The most notable change is the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry, which has been set for Oct. 10 of next year, instead of the usual matchup in November two weeks before the Iron Bowl. The Tigers were hoping that moving the annual matchup with Georgia ...

Takeaways from Auburn's 1st practice in full pads: Red-zone emphasis, injuries, QB progress

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | August 6

With the first day of fully padded football in the books for Auburn, here are three takeaways from Tuesday's practice. Red-zone offense Gus Malzahn said the team put a lot of emphasis on situational drills from the red zone today. Last season the Tigers finished 89th in the FBS in red-zone efficiency, ...

Fall camp notebook: New lineups; quarterbacks; injury update

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | August 2

Offense observations: - Offense was running hurry-up drills in sets, three or four plays down the field from midfield and then restarting with different team - RB D.J Williams in orange (non-contact) jersey but was still going through some drills. TE Luke Deal also in orange - LT Prince Tega was wearing ...

Prince Tega Wanogho's journey reaches final chapter with 'something to prove'

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | July 30

“We are playing with a chip on our shoulder. We got something to prove, and we are gonna play like that."

Family, football and a decision: Why Derrick Brown came back to Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | July 24

"My dad always told me to always finish everything you started."

Offensive line takes last season's struggles 'personal'

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | July 22

It is no secret that Auburn’s offensive line had its struggles last season. The unit was plagued with inexperience and injuries that was the cause for many offensive problems, specifically the inability to produce a 1,000-yard rusher for the first time in nine seasons.  

The Plainsman picks All-SEC preseason teams, order of finish

By Sports Staff | July 20

Zach Tantillo, Sports reporter 1 Tua Tagovailoa - QB - Alabama 2 Jake Fromm - QB - Georgia RUNNING BACK 1 D'Andre Swift - RB - Georgia 2 Najee Harris - RB - Alabama 3 Lamical Perine - RB - Florida 4 JaTarvious Whitlow - RB - Auburn WIDE RECEIVER 1 Jerry Jeudy - WR - Alabama 2 Jaylen Waddle - WR - Alabama 3 ...

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. 

'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.