Football

Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Washington with The Daily

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 29

Here's how he sees the Pac-12 vs. SEC matchup playing out.

Washington running back Myles Gaskin (9) dives for the pylon to score his third touchdown of the game in the Huskies' 41-14 win over Washington State in the Apple Cup on Nov. 25, 2017, in Seattle, Washington. Contributed by the UW Daily sports desk.

Players to watch, keys to victory for Auburn vs. Washington

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | August 28

The top-10 matchup is the perfect resume builder for the College Football Playoff for each team and will feature a stockpile of future NFL talent on the field.

Auburn football releases Week 1 depth chart

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 28

Gus Malzahn finally has his starters.

Van Jefferson #12 of the Mississippi Rebels fails to pull in this reception against Jamel Dean #12 of the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama.

Auburn starting cornerback Jamel Dean expected to play against Washington

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 28

Auburn will be down starting cornerback Jamel Dean for its season opener against Washington.

Auburn linebacker Richard McBryde out for the season with neck injury

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 28

Last year, McBryde tallied 13 total tackles and two tackles for loss.

Fall camp notebook: Projecting Auburn's 2018 depth chart

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 28

Auburn football is only 19 days away from kicking off in Atlanta against No. 6 Washington, and position battles across the roster are heating up.

Junior defensive back Jordan Miller bears down on Colorado senior wide receiver Devin Ross. Courtesy of the UW Daily sports desk.

Getting to know Washington's stout secondary — and how Auburn can beat it

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | August 27

One key matchup that stands out is Auburn’s experienced wide receiving corps versus the highly touted Washington secondary.

Photo of George Pickens (1 in orange) courtesy of Ingrid Schnader / Over the Mountain Journal

How Auburn football's 2019 commits fared in their season openers

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 27

Gus Malzahn’s current squad will take to the field in a highly anticipated matchup with Washington in less than a week.

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn talks to his team after practice Saturday.
Auburn football practice on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.
Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics

Malzahn confident in advance of No. 6 Washington

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | August 25

Gus Malzahn is comfortable knowing Jarrett Stidham is his quarterback.

Submit a question for the Week 1 Plainsman Mailbag

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 25

Fire away!

Auburn lands 9 players on preseason coaches All-SEC teams

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | August 23

For the second year in a row, Auburn football has landed nine players on the preseason coaches All-SEC teams, released by the conference Thursday.

Auburn lands 9 players on preseason coaches All-SEC teams

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | August 23

For the second year in a row, Auburn football has landed nine players on the preseason coaches All-SEC teams, released by the conference Thursday.

Quarterback Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies is congratulated by tight end Drew Sample #88 and tight end Will Dissly #98 after throwing a touchdown pass to running back Lavon Coleman against the Utah Utes at Husky Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. The touchdown pass gave Browning 76 for his career, setting the school record.

Auburn understanding challenges No. 6 Washington presents

By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer | August 23

“It’s getting to that time,” Slayton said. “You’re just itching waiting for Saturday to get here.”

Auburn to begin season ranked No. 9 in AP Poll

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 23

The votes are (literally) in: Writers across the country believe Auburn will be a talented squad this season.

Matthew Hill (19). Auburn football practice on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.

Which Auburn freshman receiver can best replace Will Hastings?

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 22

“Will (Hastings) is just different. I’ve never seen anyone move like Will.”

Rewinding everything Auburn coordinators Chip Lindsey, Kevin Steele said Thursday

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 22

It's official: Auburn's Week 1 matchup with the Washington Huskies is a top-10 showdown.

Kelly and Auburn assistant coach Marcus Woodson via Twitter photo.

Auburn adds commitment from 4-star athlete Cam'Ron Kelly to 2019 class

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 22

With Kelly's commitment, Auburn's 2019 class jumps to No. 8 and No. 9 nationally in the 247 Sports and Rivals rankings, respectively.

Auburn announces new changes coming to gameday

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | August 20

The Auburn gameday experience is one of the fine things that the campus has to offer, it is filled with excitement, tradition and of course football.

Jack Driscoll (71). Auburn football practice on Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.
Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics

Auburn's dominant defensive front easing grad transfer Jack Driscoll's transition

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | August 20

“When you’re going against a front seven like we have, there are not going to be many more fronts better than them in the country."

Auburn walk-on quarterback Devin Adams awarded scholarship

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 19

Devin Adams is a walk-on no more.