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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.

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. 

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 ...

Breaking down Auburn’s quarterback choices for 2019

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | December 5

But with the two now out of the picture, Malzahn must look for answers elsewhere – whether that be from another transfer or someone already on the roster – in order to have a bounce-back year as promised. 

Jarrett Stidham officially declares for NFL Draft, expected to play in bowl game

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | December 4

Jarrett Stidham has it confirmed — his career at Auburn is finished. The redshirt junior announced Tuesday evening he will forego his final season of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft, confirming the Tuesday morning reports. Stidham finishes his career fourth in passing yards for Auburn ...

Clemson transfer quarterback Kelly Bryant chooses Missouri over Auburn, others

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 4

Kelly Bryant has committed to Missouri for his final season of eligibility, the former Clemson quarterback announced Tuesday evening on his Twitter page.

Potential offensive coordinator candidates for Auburn to replace Chip Lindsey

By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | December 4

With Chip Linsdey out the door to join Les Miles' staff at Kansas, Auburn is searching for its third offensive coordinator of the Gus Malzahn era. There are names that are obvious, but there are some longshots if Malzahn gets turned down by the likes of Hugh Freeze or other top candidates. Hugh Freeze, ...

Chip Lindsey leaving Auburn to become offensive coordinator at Kansas

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | December 4

Chip Lindsey is headed to Kansas. The second-year Auburn offensive coordinator will be joining newly hired head coach Les Miles' staff with the Jayhawks, the program announced Tuesday morning. "It is a great day when you can add a coach like Chip Lindsey to your staff," Miles said. "He has a proven ...