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No. 9 Auburn to face rising LSU defense in Baton Rouge

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 26

“I think they’re just very athletic and they’re very confident."

Auburn embracing underdog mentality in trip to LSU

By William Finney | Sports Writer | October 26

“They’re going to be a test, a big test,” Davidson said. “A great offense versus a great defense. You never know who’s going to come out on top of that.”

Report: Auburn RB Boobee Whitlow cleared to play, travels with team to LSU

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 26

Auburn starting running back Boobee Whitlow has been cleared to play against LSU and has traveled with the team to Baton Rouge, 247 Sports's Brandon Marcello reported Friday afternoon. Whitlow was injured in the loss to Florida three weeks ago and underwent knee surgery the following Wednesday. Malzahn ...

Auburn soccer blown out by Arkansas

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | October 25

Auburn soccer came into Thursday night's game with three straight losses, hoping to erase that streak against No. 6 Arkansas. The Razorbacks shut down any hope of Auburn getting back in the win column as the Tigers fell 5-0 at the Auburn Soccer Complex on Thursday evening. In the first 20 minutes ...

Auburn Football Notebook: What are the takeaways from an Arkansas blowout?

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 24

The Auburn Tigers arrived in Fayetteville, Arkansas this past weekend looking to avenge their loss to the Florida and it’s fair to say the team did more than just that. Gus Malzahn’s squad posted 491 yards of total offense, forced five three-and-outs on defense, and generated four fumbles ...

Auburn's game plan for LSU QB Joe Burrow? 'We need to keep him off balance.'

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 24

Despite entering the season as an under-the-radar quarterback, the graduate transfer has now emerged as a legitimate Heisman candidate.

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Tale of the Tape: Auburn defense shines, offense capitalizes in blowout win over Arkansas

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | October 23

Here are the top plays from Auburn's blowout victory over the Razorbacks.

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Report: Auburn baseball alum David Ross named Cubs manager

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | October 23

David Ross is expected to be named the new manager of the Chicago Cubs later this week, NBC Sports Chicago reported Wednesday morning. The name may sound familiar because Ross was a member of Auburn’s 1997 College World Series team. “Swing and a drive, deep left field! That one’s gone! That ...

Young offensive guru Joe Brady turning LSU passing game into juggernaut

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | October 23

“They’re not just taking shots. They usually make you pay when they throw it down the field."

Bo Nix confident heading into Baton Rouge

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 22

Nix and the Tigers will take on LSU in Baton Rouge on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. CST.

Marlon Davidson named SEC D-lineman of the Week for 3rd time this season

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 21

This marks the third time Davidson has won the award and the fifth time an Auburn defensive lineman has won the award.

Auburn tabbed No. 24 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 21

Coming off a historic run to the Final Four and an SEC Tournament Championship, Auburn begins the 2019-20 basketball season at No. 24 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll. Bruce Pearl's squad is looking to follow the most successful season in school history with key additions from its incoming freshmen ...

Auburn volleyball loses at home to Georgia, still winless in SEC

By Kennedy Austin | Sports Writer | October 21

The Tigers are still winless in the SEC this season. Auburn dropped its seventh consecutive conference match to open the season, 3-1 to Georgia on Sunday afternoon in Auburn Arena. Auburn started the first set by trailing Georgia and failed to get the lead for the remainder of that frame. The Bulldogs ...

Auburn rises to No. 9 in latest AP poll after win against Arkansas

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 20

After Auburn’s 51-10 win over Arkansas this weekend, the Tigers have moved up in the latest AP Top 25 poll, up two spots from their previous ranking at No. 11. The No. 9 ranking for Auburn is the sixth week this season that the Tigers have been in the top 10; they started the season at No. 16 ...

Carlson breaks NCAA PAT record

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 19

Coming into the Auburn Tigers matchup with the Arkansas Razorbacks, Anders Carlson had the opportunity to be a part of history. The NCAA record for the most successful point-after attempts in a row was on the line. It was previously held by Florida State from 2012-2016 when they hit 303 PATs consecutively. ...

Anthony Schwartz's increased role pays off for Tigers in win over Arkansas

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 19

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Auburn fan base had been asking their head coach to place more emphasis on implementing sophomore wide receiver Anthony Shwartz’s speed into the game plan. This week, with Schwartz the healthiest he's been this season, their pleas were answered. According to Auburn head ...

Front seven bottles up the Razorbacks

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 19

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.— Auburn's defense showed up Saturday. The Tigers held the Razorback offense to 234 yards of total offense, generating a total of four turnovers, in a 51-10 victory over division foe Arkansas to improve to 6-1 on the season. Defensive linemen Derrick Brown and Marlon Davidson ...

Auburn offense adjusts, bludgeons Razorbacks late in decisive victory

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 19

"I just wanted to let the guys know its time to get back to playing Auburn football."

Players to watch, keys to victory for No. 11 Auburn vs. Arkansas

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 19

No. 11 Auburn (5-1, 1-1 in SEC) travels to Fayetteville Saturday to take on Arkansas (2-4, 0-3 in SEC). Auburn leads the all-time series 16-11-1 and leads 7-5 when they travel to Fayetteville. Bo Nix: The freshman had the worst game of his young career against Florida two weeks ago. He was 11-of-27 ...

North team cruises to easy win in Reese's Senior Bowl

13 former Auburn players selected in 2019 XFL Draft

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | October 18

It’s been nearly 20 years, but in February 2020, the XFL will make its return. The professional football league made its original debut in 2001, but folded after one season. The 2020 season will see the “new” XFL revamped, with more time put into mini camps and football development, intended ...