Football

Auburn receiver Darius Slayton declares for NFL Draft

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | January 3

"I would like to take a moment to thank the Auburn Family for supporting me and my teammates over the last four years."

Wesley's Tale of the Tape: Gus Malzahn makes near-perfect return to play-calling

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | December 30

For what felt like the first time all season, the offense clicked throughout the whole game.

Report card: Grading Auburn's bowl beatdown of Purdue

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | December 29

After a disappointing 7-5 regular season, Auburn sent its senior class out on a high note Friday afternoon in Nashville. The Tigers put up almost 600 yards of total offense, setting numerous bowl game records in the process, and throttled Purdue 63-14 in the Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Here ...

Jarrett Stidham closes Auburn career with MVP performance

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | December 28

“It’s been a tremendous honor to rep Auburn University every Saturday the last two years."

Everything Gus Malzahn said after Auburn's 63-14 win in the Music City Bowl

By Sports Staff | December 28

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Gus Malzahn quotes from postgame of the Music City Bowl. (backups) I’m just happy they got to play and get a chance to have some bowl experience and everything. The game was kinda out of hand at that point but still to be able to run the offense and do the things they do, it ...

Auburn offense breaks numerous records in 63-14 bludgeoning of Purdue

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 28

"It was really great to get a win like this and do it the right way."

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown: Auburn smashes Purdue in Music City Bowl

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | December 28

Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during Auburn's bowl matchup against the Boilermakers. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis. Fourth quarter FINAL: Auburn 63, Purdue 14. 13:18- Shaun Shivers rushes for 13. Auburn within 10. 13:32- Malik ...

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Plainsman sports staff's final thoughts, game predictions for Music City Bowl

By Sports Staff | December 28

This season, The Plainsman will make staff picks of Auburn's weekly matchups. Also look for our selections for the national showdowns in the "Plainsman Pick 'Em" section in the print edition of our publication. Here are our picks for Auburn vs. Purdue in the Music City Bowl (12:30 p.m. CST, ESPN). Nathan ...

Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing the Music City Bowl with the Purdue Exponent

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 27

Ahead of Auburn's matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl, The Plainsman posed questions for Becca Schneider, sports editor for the Purdue Exponent. Here's how she sees the action playing out Friday inside Nissan Stadium. 1. It seems Purdue won't have to worry much about motivation in a bowl game ...

The rapid ascension of DJ Williams, Auburn's newest running back

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 20

"It feels great. I'm pumped up and ready to start this new chapter."

Recruiting roundup: Auburn inks 16 during Early Signing Period

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 19

The future is now for Auburn football.

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Gus Malzahn: Full control of play-calling is 'my true comfort zone'

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 13

"I am very confident right now that this is the right thing to do... I expect us to be quite a bit better."

Auburn linebacker, Mobile native Deshaun Davis accepts Senior Bowl invite

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | December 13

Following a week of questions as to why Deshaun Davis had yet to be invited to the 70th Reese’s Senior Bowl, the Auburn linebacker received a special invite from the organization Thursday afternoon. Davis’ invitation from Jim Nagy, the bowl game’s executive director, came via a phone call alongside ...

Auburn hires Kenny Dillingham as OC; Gus Malzahn to call plays

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 9

Auburn will be looking for Dillingham to help develop a green quarterback room next season.

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Auburn RB Asa Martin transferring from program after redshirt debacle

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 8

After a freshman season marred by mismanagement of his redshirt, Auburn true freshman running back Asa Martin is transferring from the Tigers program.

Bo Nix flashes Auburn future, wins state title in Jordan-Hare Stadium

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | December 8

Bo Nix’s first start in Jordan-Hare Stadium ended in winning fashion.

Auburn's JaTarvious Whitlow, Seth Williams named SEC All-Freshman

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 6

Even as Auburn's 2018 season began to spiral in the wrong direction, head coach Gus Malzahn was always able to hang his hat on the production of his freshman class.

Auburn QB commit Bo Nix named Gatorade Player of the Year in Alabama

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 6

And the legend of Bo Nix grows.

5-star linebacker Owen Pappoe reaffirms Auburn commitment

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 5

"Let me clear things up...I am 100 percent committed to Auburn!!! War Eagle."

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham accepts Senior Bowl invite

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 5

Before Jarrett Stidham gets around to his official NFL preparations, he'll be participating in this year's Senior Bowl. Auburn's starting quarterback for the past two seasons has accepted his invitation to the 2019 Senior Bowl, set for Jan. 26, 2019 in Mobile, Alabama. Stidham joins senior defensive ...