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Players to watch, keys to victory for No. 7 Auburn vs. No. 4 Georgia

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | October 3

The 125th edition of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry might be here earlier than usual, but it all goes down this Saturday when No. 7 Auburn travels to Athens, Georgia, to face No. 4 Georgia. Here are the players to watch and keys to victory.

Big Kat Bryant ready for revenge against Bulldogs

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | October 1

“We kind of let it slip from us last year over here at our house. Like I said earlier, man, it’s going to be real big just to go over there and take that win. Take that win. That’s what I’m looking forward to. I’m just excited and pumped and ready to play.”

An earlier than normal matchup with Georgia not fazing Auburn

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Reporter | September 30

SEC football is different this fall with stadiums being at limited capacity, staff must wear masks on the sidelines and even television commentators are seated six feet apart. One of the most significant changes this season is adjusting to a 10-game conference-only schedule and seeing games moved ...

Auburn's running backs preparing for 'dog fight' against Georgia's defense

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | September 30

“We know Georgia’s defense is one of the best defenses in the SEC,” Shivers said. “They fly around to the ball. They show up good on film, so we’ve just got to be prepared and be ready to break a fight. It’s going to be a dog fight, so we’ve got to come to play."

Auburn in the NFL - Week 3

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | September 29

Week 3 of the NFL season saw several former Auburn Tigers take the field at the professional level, with some standout performances.

Anthony Schwartz feels 'pretty good' about Auburn offense after Week 1

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Reporter | September 28

After a 'pretty good' offensive performance by the Tigers in Week 1, Anthony Schwartz is hopeful that Auburn can keep that momentum going into the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.

Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | September 28

Following his first career start, Auburn cornerback Jaylin Simpson was named SEC's Freshman of the Week, the league announced Monday. Simpson recorded four tackles, one for a loss of six yards and a pass breakup against Kentucky.

After an injury-free offseason, Daquan Newkirk 'feels different' this year

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | September 28

After suffering Achilles injuries in both the 2018 and 2019 offseason, senior defensive tackle Daquan Newkirk is coming off an injury-free offseason and feels like 'it's going to be a different year.'

Auburn moves up to No. 7 in latest AP Poll

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | September 27

After defeating Kentucky 29-13 on Saturday, Auburn has moved up to No. 7 in the latest AP Poll.

The Nix-to-Williams connection strong in Auburn's victory over Kentucky

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 26

Last year against Oregon, the Nix-to-Williams connection began. In the 2020 opener, the pairing showed up once again, with Williams having two receiving touchdowns in No. 8 Auburn's 29-13 win over No. 23 Kentucky.

Roger McCreary's turnovers help Auburn to 29-13 victory over Kentucky

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | September 26

“Roger, I feel like he played excellent today,” Sherwood said. “He’s just an all-around great player when you need him. He’s going to step up at all times. He’s not afraid of the moment, and he’s just a player that you can always count on.”

After long, uncertain offseason, Tigers ready to roll against Kentucky

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 26

After a tumultuous offseason where adjusting was the key, the Tigers are excited for football's long-awaited return to Jordan-Hare. “We’re gonna have to earn it,” Malzahn said. “We’re going to have to execute. This is a game about execution.”

Players to watch, keys to victory for No. 8 Auburn vs. No. 23 Kentucky

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | September 25

It’s been 268 days since Auburn played its last snaps against Minnesota in the 2020 Outback Bowl. On Saturday, at long last, Auburn football makes its return. Here are some players on both sidelines to watch for and keys to victory for Saturday’s contest.

Bruce Pearl speaks to an audience of media and students at a press conference in the Auburn Arena. Raye May / DESIGN EDITOR

SEC establishes new basketball start dates

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | September 25

The SEC has released start dates for its men’s and women’s 2020-'21 basketball conference schedule. Men’s basketball will start conference play on Dec. 29 and 30 while women’s basketball will open Dec. 31, as it was previously scheduled.

Behind Enemy Bylines - The Kentucky Kernel

By Christian Clemente | Assistant Sports Editor | September 25

Ahead of No. 8 Auburn and No. 23 Kentucky's showdown this Saturday, The Auburn Plainsman reached out to Kentucky Kernel sports editor Braden Ramsey for a Q&A previewing the season opener. Here's what he had to say about the Wildcats.

Tigers thankful and excited for season opener

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | September 24

“I’m just thankful to play,” senior linebacker K.J. Britt said. “In March and April, we didn’t know we were going to play. I just really wanted to play here, just one more time in Jordan-Hare.”

Bo Nix feels 'completely different' heading into year two

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | September 24

"I’m completely different from what I was last year at this time going into Oregon. It’s literally all the little things that go into a week of preparation, just having done that already has just made me really comfortable and I feel like I’m really far ahead from where I was last year.”