Football

Auburn D-linemen Nick Coe, Marlon Davidson feast on Rebels in win

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | October 20

Defensive linemen Nick Coe and Marlon Davidson's big days put an end to the questions in a 31-16 win over Ole Miss in Oxford.

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'That's just Boobee': Whitlow fights through injury, leads resurgence of Auburn offense

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 20

Against a run defense that entered the game ranked No. 111 nationally, Auburn's backfield was able to flesh out some of its recent kinks and begin to sort through a more organized pecking order.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown: Auburn earns much-needed win at Ole Miss

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | October 20

OXFORD, Miss. — Auburn is in do-or-die mode in Oxford. Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during Auburn's road matchup against Ole Miss. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis. Fourth quarter: 0:00 - FINAL: Auburn 31, Ole Miss 16. Ta'amu ...

Plainsman sports staff's final thoughts, score predictions for Auburn at Ole Miss

By Sports Staff | October 19

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 at Ole Miss (11 a.m. CST, ESPN). Nathan King, sports editor: It's ...

Plainsman Mailbag: Is it time to let the freshmen take over?

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 19

Thanks to those who submitted questions for this week's Plainsman Mailbag. Submissions for next week's will open Sunday.

Column | Tennessee loss should be last straw for Gus Malzahn

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | October 17

It’s time to give up on Gus Malzahn.

Gus Malzahn 'coaching for his players,' not his job

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 16

Amid Auburn’s first week outside the AP Top 25 since Oct. 3, 2016, the Tigers’ head coach plans on making alterations to the team’s lineup and schemes for its SEC road tilt at Ole Miss this Saturday in Oxford.

Auburn defense turning page, focusing on next mobile QB challenge

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | October 16

Russell made it clear the Tigers still have a lot to play for.

Auburn athletics director Allen Greene discusses football, head coach Gus Malzahn

By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | October 16

Auburn athletics director Allen Greene spoke with reporters Monday morning regarding the future of the university's football program and head coach Gus Malzahn. AL.com's Wesley Sinor was the first to report Greene's comments. Though Greene appeared at the Monday Morning Quarterback Club in Birmingham ...

Wesley's Tale of the Tape: Auburn's red-zone struggles, turnovers loom large in loss to Vols

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | October 15

Auburn got a game where it felt like it was never in control, resulting in a loss that was more lopsided than the score suggests.

Submit a question for the Week 8 Plainsman Mailbag

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 15

We 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). ...

Report card: Grading Auburn's 30-24 loss to Tennessee

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | October 15

Here’s the Monday morning report card.

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'He doesn’t deserve the hate': Jarrett Stidham's turnovers cost Auburn in loss to Vols

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 13

“Every day, I’m going to go to work and get better, and I’m going to keep fighting for those guys in that locker room."

Auburn's offensive struggles, turnovers resurface in 30-24 loss to Tennessee

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | October 13

In a 30-17 win over No. 21 Auburn, Volunteer quarterback Jarrett Guarantano took control of Jordan-Hare Stadium, throwing for 328 yards and two touchdowns on 21-of-32 passing.

Live blog: Auburn falls at home to Tennessee

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | October 13

Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during No. 21 Auburn's matchup against Tennessee. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis.

Plainsman sports staff's final thoughts, score predictions for Tennessee at No. 21 Auburn

By Sports Staff | October 13

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 Tennessee at No. 21 Auburn (11 a.m. CST, SEC Network). Nathan King, ...

Numbers never lie: Offensive struggles evident once again, defense still strong

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | October 12

Auburn returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium after losing to Mississippi State in its first true road game. The Tigers continue to struggle on offense while holding on with a consistently strong defense. Diving past the typical stats in the box score, here is a look at some numbers that define Auburn’s ...

Head coach Bruce Pearl reacts during Auburn basketball vs. Clemson on Sunday, March 18, 2018, at Viejas Arena in San Diego, Calif.

Bruce Pearl unimpressed with defense in practice

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | October 11

While disappointed about the cancellation of Thursday night’s events, Bruce Pearl offered his grievances about the performance of his team’s defense. The fifth-year head coach led Auburn to its first conference championship since 1999 in 2017, finishing with a 26-8 record. Per Kenpom.com, Auburn ...

Players to watch, keys to victory for No. 21 Auburn vs. Tennessee

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | October 10

Now with two conference losses on the season, Auburn is back home to face Tennessee. The Tigers have now gone three straight games without 100 yards rushing, and the odds of a SEC West title are falling away. In a home meeting that will showcase how Auburn moves forward with offensive struggles, head ...

Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Auburn-Tennessee with The Daily Beacon

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 10

Ahead of No. 21 Auburn's home showdown with Tennessee, The Plainsman posed questions for Will Backus, assistant sports editor for The Daily Beacon. Here's how he sees the action playing out Saturday inside Jordan-Hare Stadium. The vibe around the Vols program this year seems to be "hungry." Is Tennessee ...