Football

'He'll be fine': Tigers hopeful Johnson will play in SEC Championship

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | November 30

“He’ll be fine,” Matthews said. “It’s the SEC Championship. You’ve got to suck that up. He’ll be fine.”

COLUMN: How Auburn's November changed the look of the program

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | November 30

What a difference a month can make.

'I'm just trying to get him the ball': Junior WR Ryan Davis becoming go-to threat after record-breaking Iron Bowl

By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | November 30

A win in Atlanta would propel Auburn to the College Football Playoff, which would give Davis a chance to be recognized for his breakout season on the biggest stage in college football.

Streaking Tigers tabbed No. 2 in CFP rankings ahead of SEC Championship

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | November 28

Auburn didn't just survive "Amen Corner." They kicked the door down and danced a whole lot on their way in.

Football Roundup: Injuries loom large as Tigers prepare for Georgia rematch

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | November 28

Following a heartbreaking loss to LSU on October 14, Gus Malzahn and the Tigers knew they had to win five straight games to win the SEC West.

Carlson named Lou Groza Award finalist

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | November 28

Carlson is 19 for 25 on his field-goal attempts this season and is a perfect 51 for 51 on extra points.

Steele named Broyles Award finalist

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | November 28

Auburn has the No. 11 scoring defense in the country to go along with the No. 21 rushing defense and No. 14 passing defense.

Wesley's Tale of the Tape: The Iron Bowl

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | November 28

Auburn entered its matchup with a No. 1 Alabama team on a hot streak, and that carried over into the game.

Rewinding what Williams, Stidham and Johnson said about SECCG, injuries

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | November 27

No. 6 Auburn will rematch No. 7 Georgia in the SEC Championship Saturday. Tre' Williams, Jarrett Stidham and Kerryon Johnson all touched on the game, the team's improvements and the health of Johnson.

Lindsey, Steele prepare for SEC Championship

By Bennett Page | Sports Writer | November 27

After a dominating victory over Alabama, Auburn will look to take down Georgia for the second time in four weeks in the SEC Championship.

Johnson questionable, Pettway out as Tigers begin to prepare for SEC Championship

By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | November 26

Coming off an Iron Bowl victory, Auburn travels to Atlanta next weekend with the SEC championship on the line.

Final thoughts, score predictions before historic Iron Bowl

By Sports Staff | November 25

The Plainsman sports staff gives their prediction for Saturday's matchup between No. 1 Alabama and No. 6 Auburn.

Iron Bowl: Players to watch, keys to victory

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | November 24

No matter how Auburn or Alabama are playing during a season, it is still the most highly anticipated game in households across the south.

Behind enemy bylines: No. 1 Alabama

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | November 24

Matthew Speakman, sports editor of the The Crimson White, answered a few questions from The Auburn Plainsman ahead of Auburn’s showdown with Alabama this Saturday.

Final thoughts, score predictions before Auburn vs. Texas A&M

By Sports Staff | November 23

Will Sahlie, sports editor A bye week could not have come for a better time for Auburn. The Tigers are as healthy as they have been this season, outside of Kamryn Pettway, and that should be a big advantage for Auburn this weekend. Texas A&M ranks about average in the SEC throughout every category on both sides of the ball.