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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. 

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.” 

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.  

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 ...