Football

Shea Patterson poses threat to Auburn’s highly touted defense

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | October 2

A week after shutting down Nick Fitzgerald and Mississippi State’s dynamic offense in a convincing 49-10 win, Auburn will face another test this week as Shea Patterson and the Ole Miss Rebels visit the Plains.

Wesley's tale of the tape: Auburn vs. Mississippi State

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | October 2

Auburn proved it was more than up for the challenge, putting up 49 points en route to a decisive victory.

Plainsman SEC Power Poll: Week 5

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | October 2

Six members of The Plainsman sports staff voted on the conference's pecking order after Week 5.

Johnson hitting his stride

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | October 2

Kerryon Johnson just keeps on scoring.

Day-After Dissection: Mississippi State

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | October 1

The Tigers dominated Mississippi State 49-10 to move to 4-1 and improve to 2-0 in the SEC.

Auburn rolls over Mississippi State in statement win

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | October 1

Jordan-Hare Stadium gave Auburn 35 yards in its win over Mississippi State Saturday night.

Final thoughts, score predictions before the Bulldogs come to town

By Sports Staff | September 29

The Auburn Plainsman sports staff gives their preview of Saturday's matchup between No. 13 Auburn and No. 24 Mississippi State.

PREVIEW: Auburn opens home SEC play with tricky Mississippi State

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | September 29

For Mississippi State, it has already been an up and down year.

Auburn's defense pushing historic pace

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | September 29

A season-opening victory over Georgia Southern and, in turn, the following week’s loss to defending national champions Clemson, proved that this Auburn defense has the potential to be historic.

Behind enemy bylines: Mississippi State

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | September 28

Taylor Rayburn, sports editor at The Reflector, answered a few questions from The Auburn Plainsman ahead of Auburn’s matchup with Mississippi State this Saturday.

Behind enemy bylines: Mississippi State

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | September 28

Taylor Rayburn, sports editor at The Reflector, answered a few questions from The Auburn Plainsman ahead of Auburn’s matchup with Mississippi State this Saturday.

Reliving Auburn's infamous 3-2 win over the Bulldogs in 2008

By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | September 28

Tuberville and Croom were on their way out after each team finished the 2008 season in disappointing fashion.

Daniel Carlson 'back' after impressive outing vs. Mizzou

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | September 27

Carlson’s 386 career points are a school record, and the senior has singlehandedly saved many games for the Tigers over the years.

Analyzing the career of Dan Mullen, the SEC's resident quarterback whisperer

By Caleb Ductant | Sports Writer | September 27

There is a quarterback guru lurking among the hot seats in the SEC, and his name is Dan Mullen.

Behind enemy bylines: Mississippi State

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | September 26

1. Nick Fitzgerald has made lots of headlines in the preseason and following the Bulldogs' win over LSU.

Malzahn reflects on Missouri, previews No. 24 Mississippi State

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | September 26

With three running backs in the backfield, head coach Gus Malzahn expects his offense to continue the momentum after a definitive win over Missouri.

'We needed that game': Offense improves ahead of showdown with Mississippi State

By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | September 25

Coming off Saturday’s 51-14 win at Missouri, Auburn's offense as a whole improved mightily

Stidham soaring at the right time for Tigers offense

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | September 25

Malzahn knew it would not be immediate for Stidham to get used to the speed of the game.

Jarrett Stidham heating up at the right time for Tigers offense

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | September 25

Stidham and the offense is heating up at just the right time, as Auburn heads into the bulk of conference play and is set to take on No. 24 Mississippi State.

Tale of the tape: Auburn vs. Missouri

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | September 25

Wesley Foster, Sports Writer for The Auburn Plainsman, analyzes the film from Auburn's victory over Missouri and offers his perspective on the 51-14 win.