Football
Loss, rediscovery and inspiration define Jeffrey Whitaker's 'hell of a story'
“It’s all behind me. I’m just rooting for the next man.”
5 Liberty players to know for Auburn's home finale
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 15And Auburn thought it had the best nickname roster in college football. The best names on The Plains this season actually aren't nicknames, however. Other than JaTarvious Whitlow's "Boobee" label, Smoke Monday, Big Kat Bryant, Cord Sandberg, Prince Michael Sammons and Prince Tega Wanogho are all listed ...
'Dominant' Jamien Sherwood graded as nation's top freshman safety
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 15In terms of production, Jamien Sherwood is the top freshman safety in the nation.
Cam Newton to feed 1,200 kids at annual 'Thanksgiving Jam'
By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | November 15Carolina Panthers and former Auburn quarterback Cam Newton is hosting one of his biggest charity events in Charlotte this week as Thanksgiving approaches. As reported by TMZ, Newton will be hosting his annual “Cam’s Thanksgiving Jam.” Newton will provide 1,200 food-insecure kids and their ...
Submit a question for the Week 12 Plainsman Mailbag
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 14We want to engage with our readers on whatever topics they deem relevant, including Auburn athletics (obviously) and national sports headlines. To ask a question, fans can do one of the following: Tweet us at me (@byNathanKing), our sports account (@PlainsmanSports) or our main account (@TheAUPlainsman). ...
'Auburn is in good hands': Malzahn, seniors ensure offensive improvement in 2019
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 13“Are we happy with where we’re at offensively? No. That’s common sense.”
Auburn to celebrate decorated senior class at home finale against Liberty
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | November 13Auburn's game against Liberty on Saturday carries extra emotions for the team's seniors. Not only will it be their final game in Jordan-Hare, but the stadium will also observe Senior Day. Here are the 18 seniors. Devin Adams (quarterback, Mobile, Ala.): Devin Adams came to Auburn after two seasons ...
Tigers DE Nick Coe out for Liberty game, Davis 'day-to-day'
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 13Auburn defensive lineman Nick Coe won't play in the Tigers' home finale against Liberty, Gus Malzahn announced Tuesday morning. Coe suffered a "wrist-type" injury in a 27-10 loss at Georgia last Saturday. Coe did not return to the game, leaving Auburn's defensive line relatively undermanned, as fellow ...
Report card: Grading Auburn's 27-10 loss at Georgia
By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | November 12Here are the grades for Auburn from its sixth straight loss in Athens. QB: C- Gus Malzahn’s offenses are traditionally bad in Athens, Georgia. In five years, the Tigers are yet to score a touchdown in the second, third, or fourth quarter in Sanford Stadium. Saturday was no different. After ...
Auburn's defense buried by Georgia's big-play opportunities
By Cole McCauley | Sports Writer | November 10With 29 seconds left in the first half and Auburn only down by three to No. 5 Georgia, it looked as though Sanford Stadium was in store for a back-and-forth, hard-nosed football game. That notion was quickly proved wrong when Georgia's Jake Fromm dropped back and found Terry Godwin for a 38-yard ...
Auburn unable to handle explosive Georgia offense in 27-10 loss
By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | November 10Whether by air or on the ground, Georgia's D'Andre Swift proved to be too much Saturday night. In a 27-10 loss to the No. 5 Bulldogs, Auburn allowed a season-worst 516 yards. Swift accumulated 186 yards through 17 carries in addition to his 43 yards by air on four receptions. While Georgia averaged ...
Live blog: Auburn falls to Georgia in Athens
By Cole McCauley | Sports Writer | November 10Following a win at home, No. 24 Auburn travels to Athens to take on No. 5 Georgia. Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during Auburn's matchup against the Bulldogs. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis. Fourth Quarter: FINAL: Georgia 27, ...
Ryan Davis nearing 2 Auburn receiving records as season reaches final stretch
By Alison Musso | Sports Writer | November 10Ryan Davis will be on the verge of breaking a pair of Auburn records when he steps on the field Saturday in Athens.
Plainsman Mailbag: Alright, so what can Auburn do to pull this thing off?
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 10Thanks to those who submitted questions for this week's Plainsman Mailbag. Submissions for next week's will open Sunday. From @GarbageTime98 on Twitter: 1. How do you think Austin Wiley's return will affect Auburn's starting rotation and offense? Wow, what a great question, Joshua. And ...
Deep South's Oldest Rivalry: Players to watch, keys to victory
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | November 9Here are some players to watch, keys to victory and stats to know for the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.
Auburn bowl projections: Where the experts see Tigers in postseason play
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | November 8Below is a list following Week 10 to see where the experts have Auburn going bowling.
Auburn adds in-state defensive back to 2019 recruiting class
By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | November 7With the commitment of three-star defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn tacks on its 16th addition to the 2019 recruiting class. The Jackson, Alabama, native took to Twitter Wednesday morning to announce his decision. ? C O M M I T T E D ? #WDE #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/xxWfvVtSLI— Nehemiah ...
Auburn's Larry Porter named as nominee for Broyles Award
By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | November 7Auburn’s special teams coordinator Larry Porter was announced as a nominee for the Broyles Award on Wednesday afternoon, an award given annually to the best assistant coach in college football. With an emphasis to improve on return coverage, Auburn has allowed 4.6 yards per punt return and 17.4 yards ...
Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Georgia with The Red and Black
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 7Ahead of the 123rd edition of The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry, The Plainsman posed questions for Michael Hebert, assistant sports editor for The Red and Black.
