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Auburn finds run game, showcases freshman talent in home opener

By Bennett Page | Sports Writer | September 8

 “We got a chance to play some young guys which was much needed. A lot of those guys are going to be playing this season.” 

Auburn receiver Will Hastings (ACL) returns during Alabama State game

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 8

Will Hastings is back.

Live blog: Auburn takes on Alabama State in home opener

By Sports Staff | September 8

After a top-10 season-opening victory over then-No. 6 Washington, Auburn football has returned to The Plains.

Plainsman sports staff's final thoughts, score predictions for Auburn vs. Alabama State

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 7

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 Alabama State at No. 7 Auburn (6:30 p.m. CST, SEC Network alternate ...

Week 2 Plainsman Mailbag: Which Tiger has the greatest potential for growth?

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 7

Will the Hornets stick around and frustrate Gus Malzahn and company? Or will Jarrett Stidham and the starters be cheering from the bench by the third quarter? 

Players to watch, keys to victory for Auburn vs. Alabama State

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | September 7

Here are a few Auburn players to watch and keys to this Week 2 matchup.

Auburn walk-on tight end Robert Muschamp earns scholarship

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 6

Robert Muschamp is kicking off his senior year with a scholarship.

'Look what you missed out on': Pair of former 2-stars rising to top at Auburn

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | September 6

Both Thomas and Whitlow are playing prominent roles on a top-10 Auburn squad that looks to repeat as SEC West champions this season. 

5 Alabama State players to know for Auburn's home opener

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 5

If Alabama State hangs around and gives the Tigers fits, these players’ names could be in the headlines. 

Malzahn still undecided on statuses of DBs Jamel Dean, Javaris Davis

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | September 5

Malzahn said he's still undecided on the statuses of both defensive backs, however the head coach did confirm the pair practiced Tuesday.

Tigers running game hungry for improvement with 'thunder' Whitlow, 'lightning' Martin

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 4

Saturday, JaTarvious "Boobee" Whitlow called it "hurricane and thunder." Tuesday, Kam Martin called it "thunder and lightning."

Gus Malzahn named Dodd Trophy national Coach of the Week

By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer | September 4

Malzahn's Tigers knocked off the then-sixth-ranked Huskies in the inaugural game of the season with plenty of playoff implications on the line. 

Wesley's Tale of the Tape: Improved Auburn offense shows up early, late in win

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | September 4

This Tale of the Tape will mostly focus on Auburn’s offense, which showed flashes of brilliance, but ultimately finished the game with a lot of missed opportunities.

Auburn vaults to No. 7 in AP Poll after Washington win

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | September 4

The Tigers’ next ranked matchup will be at home against No. 11 LSU (1-0) on Sept. 15. 

Defensive back John Broussard Jr. leaving Auburn football program

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 4

"We wish him nothing but the best," Malzahn said.

Darrell Williams, Nick Coe pick up SEC Player of the Week honors

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | September 3

Senior linebacker Darrell Williams was named the SEC’s co-defensive Player of the Week and sophomore Nick Coe was named the co-defensive lineman Player of the Week

What went right, wrong for Auburn against Washington

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | September 3

Opening a season against a top-10 opponent at a neutral site with as many key holes to fill as Auburn did is no small task.

Submit a question for the Week 2 Plainsman Mailbag

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 3

Will JaTarvious Whitlow replace Kam Martin as the No. 1 back by the LSU game? Can Anders Carlson be an all-time great? What backups will see the most playing time against Alabama State?