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Auburn volleyball swept by Florida in season opener
As Auburn volleyball begins a new era under its new head coach, the Tigers showed that it will be a process, losing their season opener to No. 4 Florida in a three-set sweep.
New year, new team for Bruce Pearl and Tigers
By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | October 21“We have 12 guys on scholarship, 10 of them are underclassmen, freshmen and sophomores,” Pearl said. “This is the youngest team I’ve had since I’ve been a Division I basketball coach.”
Auburn to play Baylor in SEC/Big 12 Challenge
By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | October 21On Wednesday, the SEC announced Auburn will be taking its show on the road to take on the Baylor Bears for this year's SEC/Big 12 challenge. The game is slated for January 30, 2021.
How Auburn volleyball navigated COVID
By Ashley Birdsong | Sports Writer | October 21After a long-awaited debut, Auburn volleyball is set to begin its season this week after being postponed due to COVID-19. “The fact that we get to play is such a blessing, so I am glad that there are some things in place where we can do that safely,” said Crouch.
Ahead of season debut, Auburn establishing new culture under new coach
By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 21“I think it’s entirely about getting them to understand what we’re doing and why we’re doing it and what the level needs to be at which we do it,” Crouch said in an interview with The Plainsman. The faster we can get that stuff in place, the faster the wins will come.”
Auburn relying on young point guards
By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | October 20Whether it be Cooper, Powell or incumbent Tyrell Jones at point, a young Tiger will be leading the charge. 10 underclassman make up the roster, with six rotational spots up for grabs.
Auburn in the NFL - Week 6
By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | October 20Week 6 of the NFL season saw several former Auburn Tigers take the field for their NFL teams, including one record-setting performance by Cam Newton.
Cody Greenhill plans to join starting rotation in 2021
By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | October 19A closer for three years, Auburn's Cody Greenhill will look to fill one of the starter spots vacated by Tanner Burns and Bailey Horn, who were selected in the 2020 MLB Draft.
Auburn remains undefeated; upsets No. 12 Georgia on the road
By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | October 19Auburn is the lone undefeated team in the SEC, as the Tigers gutted out a 1-0 win in Athens, Georgia, against the No. 12 Bulldogs on Sunday.
Auburn out of the AP Top 25 for first time since 2018
By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | October 18Released Sunday, the AP poll saw Auburn fall out of the Top 25 after losing to South Carolina 30-22 on Saturday.
Tempers flared for Nix and Williams in loss, but connection is 'still good'
By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | October 17“They’re still a good connection with each other,” Stove said. “But, just, you know, things going on. They’re good. You know, people want to win.”
Interceptions prove costly in Auburn's 30-22 loss to South Carolina
By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | October 17"When you look at it, the statsheet, you know—as far as the statsheet, we played pretty good football, but the three turnovers, obviously, were big," said Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn. "They led to 21 points."
Defensive players stepping up as season progresses
By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 17Dealing with last season's departures to the NFL and players dealing with injuries, the Auburn defense has seen new defensive leaders emerge. The Tigers will rely on their new leaders to step up on defense against South Carolina.
Behind Enemy Bylines - South Carolina
By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | October 16Ahead of Auburn's matchup with South Carolina, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to The Daily Gamecock's co-sports editor Michael Sauls, for a Q&A previewing this year’s Gamecocks team. Here’s what he had to say prior to the matchup.
Players to watch, keys to victory for No. 15 Auburn vs. South Carolina
By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | October 16Auburn travels to Columbia, South Carolina, this Saturday to take on the South Carolina Gamecocks. Here are some players to watch and keys to victory for both Auburn and South Carolina.
Freshmen looking to find the field more in coming weeks
By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | October 15“The more reps that those guys get, the better they’re going to get,” Malzahn said. “The moments not going to be too big when they start playing more.”
Walk-on Barton Lester’s dream came true against Arkansas
By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | October 14Every college football player’s dream is to make that signature play when the lights are shining brightest. Against Arkansas, walk-on linebacker Barton Lester made his play.
Auburn in the NFL - Week 5
By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | October 14After a quiet Week 4, multiple former Auburn football players had impressive showings in Week 5 of the NFL season.
Auburn earns first win after last-second goal against Ole Miss
By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | October 13After a 25-day hiatus, Auburn soccer returned to the pitch to take on Ole Miss Tuesday. The Tigers left with a 1-0 win in the waning moments of the second overtime.
