Football
Auburn ranked No.16 in first AP poll, will face six teams ranked in top 12
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | August 19When 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 9So 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 7Auburn’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 6With 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 2Offense 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 22It 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 20Zach 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 19Alabama 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 18Marlon 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 18With 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 17Auburn’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.”
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 16Today’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.
