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Auburn football ready to adjust, staying flexible as fall camp opens

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | August 18

Fall camp started Monday, and with the season scheduled to begin Sept. 26, adjusting will be a crucial factor this season. Whether that comes from preparing for an opponent, having someone test positive before the game or a multitude of other reasons, Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn is making sure his team is ready for anything.

SEC releases fan health and safety guidelines in preparation for a fall sports season

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 18

On Tuesday, the SEC announced a list of fan health and safety guidelines for each of its 14 schools to follow this fall. Each school will determine attendance, and face coverings will need to be worn when entering, exiting and moving around the stadium.

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SEC releases Auburn's 2020 football schedule

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 17

The SEC has announced the schedule for Auburn's 10-game conference-only season. Auburn will kick off its season on Sept. 26 at home against Kentucky.

Auburn receives commitment from JUCO cornerback Kamal Hadden

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | August 17

On Monday, Auburn added another player to its class of 2021, with a commitment from the fifth-ranked JUCO cornerback, Kamal Hadden.

Gus Malzahn provides COVID-19 updates for Auburn football

By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | August 17

“The thing about our team is it has done a lot of sacrificing during the summer,” Malzahn said. “Our team came together and has been accountable to each other... Our players have done a super job.”

Auburn cheerleader Jackson Walraven runs with the flag during Auburn vs Vanderbilt football game in Jordan-Hare stadium Nov. 5, 2016.

SEC releases Auburn's 2020 week 1 opponent; full schedule later this Monday

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 17

Auburn is set to face Kentucky as its new Week 1 opponent on September 26. The rest of the schedule will be released at 6 p.m. CST this Monday. The full schedule will be added to this story when it is available.

Casey Mize during Auburn Baseball vs. Texas A&M on Thursday,May. 24, 2018 in Hoover, Ala.

Former Auburn standout Casey Mize to debut for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday

By Dylan Fox | Sports Writer | August 17

Former Auburn ace Casey Mize is set to debut Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox.

4-star receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr. commits; reclassifies to class of 2020

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | August 14

Auburn has a new addition to its roster, this time with 4-star wide receiver Malcolm Johnson Jr. hopping onboard. Johnson also announced he would be reclassifying to the class of 2020 and enrolling next week.

NCAA cancels Division 1 championships in all fall sports except for football

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 13

NCAA President Mark Emmert announced on Thursday that NCAA Championships in all fall sports, except for football, are canceled due to numerous conference cancellations. Auburn soccer, cross country and volleyball are all affected by this decision.

Daisa Alexander signs with European professional team

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | August 10

Daisa Alexander is heading overseas to continue her basketball career. Alexander has signed with B.B.C. Etzella in Luxembourg, per the Auburn women's basketball Twitter.

Horace Spencer signs with Turkish professional team

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | August 8

After spending his first professional season in Argentina, Horace Spencer will be playing for Kocaeli BŞB Kağıtspor in Turkey this upcoming season.

Auburn Defensive back Traivon Leonard opts out of 2020 season

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | August 7

Auburn will be without senior defensive back Traivon Leonard this season after he announced on Instagram he is opting out of the 2020 season.

Gus Malzahn walks the field prior to a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn adds South Carolina and Tennessee to 2020 schedule

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | August 7

Following changes to the schedule and going conference-only, Auburn's final two opponents have been announced. Along with its previously known eight opponents, Auburn will be playing at South Carolina and hosting Tennessee.

Special Teams X-Factor: Anders Carlson

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | August 7

Going into his third year as a starter, Anders Carlson is the X-Factor of special teams for Auburn. Carlson had an up-and-down 2019, but the Tigers are hoping he'll be able to provide consistency similar to his Iron Bowl performance in 2020, where he earned SEC Special Teams Player of the Week.