Football

'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 ...

Auburn gains commitment from grad transfer WR Zach Farrar

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | May 18

Gus Malzahn got his grad transfer receiver in the end.

Report: Auburn QB Malik Willis enters transfer portal after being bounced from starting QB race

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | May 16

The junior was set to be Auburn's third-string quarterback after battling for the starting job in spring.

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Reports: Auburn nearing fundraising goal for football-only facility

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | May 10

"We're still tracking on a pretty aggressive timeline. And we expect to continue to track on that aggressive timeline."

Auburn offensive tackle Austin Troxell tears ACL, out for 2019 season

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | May 10

Austin Troxell can't catch a break.

Malzahn, Pearl, Allen Greene earn bonuses for successful academic period

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | May 8

The biggest names in Auburn sports are being rewarded for the athletic program's recent academic success.

Auburn basketball's Malik Dunbar drawing interest from NFL

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | May 2

According to the source, Dunbar is "drawing interest from the NFL."

Malzahn officially narrows starting QB race down to Joey Gatewood, Bo Nix

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | May 1

"They’ll compete during the summer and during fall camp and we’ll make a decision."

Chandler Cox is headed to Miami following seventh-round selection by Dolphins

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | April 27

Chandler Cox is headed to the sunny beaches of Miami following his seventh round selection in the NFL draft by the Dolphins.

Dontavius Russell selected in the seventh round by Jacksonville Jaguars

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | April 27

Dontavius Russell is now a Jacksonville Jaguar after being selected in the seventh round of the NFL Draft. Russell, who was a key piece in Auburn’s formidable defensive line during his four years, becomes the eighth Auburn defensive lineman to be drafted from the school this decade, and the first ...

Deshaun Davis joins C.J. Uzomah, Carl Lawson after being drafted in sixth round by Cincinnati Bengals

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | April 27

Deshaun Davis is headed to Cincinnati. The senior linebacker was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the 38th pick in the sixth round of the NFL Draft on Saturday afternoon. He joins former Auburn players C.J. Uzomah and Carl Lawson. A former 3-star recruit out of Vigor High School in Mobile, Alabama, ...