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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.”

K.J. Britt preparing for ‘talented’ Kentucky offense

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | September 23

“We have to make sure our Auburn defensive foundation is laid down,” Britt said. “It’s built on that no matter what [Kentucky] does, no matter what happens in the game, we have to have relentless effort."

Tigers picked third in SEC West by preseason media poll

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | September 23

According to the preseason SEC media poll, the Auburn Tigers have been picked to finish third in the SEC West. In the same poll, seven Tigers earned preseason All-SEC nods.

Junior quarterback Cam Newton makes a run against Arkansas State. (Emily Adams/PHOTO EDITOR)

OPINION: Auburn's Top 5 season openers

By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | September 23

Auburn opens its 2020 season this Saturday against the Kentucky Wildcats at home. With the season opener in view, here’s a look at the top five Auburn season openers.

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Auburn soccer vs. Texas A&M postponed

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | September 22

Auburn soccer will have to wait to play its second match of the season following positive tests within the Texas A&M team. The Tigers' next game will now be on Oct. 3 at LSU.

Daniel Carlson (38) looks upfield as he prepares to kickoff the opening drive. Auburn vs Ole Miss on Saturday, Oct. 7 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn in the NFL - Week 2

By Ian Bivona | Sports Writer | September 22

Week 2 of the NFL season saw several former #Auburn Tigers take the field at the professional level, with some of them contributing in large roles for their teams.

Anders Carlson ready to build off strong Iron Bowl performance

By Ryan Metcalf | Sports Writer | September 21

“From game one to game 12, I was a much different kicker with my mindset,” Carlson said. “So just carrying a simple mindset this season like I did in the Iron Bowl. Just treating it like a game and going in confident.”

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Maddie Prohaska named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Jake Gonzalez | Sports Writer | September 21

After recording eight saves in her Auburn debut, goalkeeper Maddie Prohaska was named the SEC Freshman of the Week.

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Auburn ties 1-1 with Mississippi State in season opener

By Jake Weese | Sports Editor | September 19

In what was not only the first sport back on campus but also the first SEC soccer game of the season, Auburn and Mississippi State tied 1-1 on Friday at the Auburn Soccer Complex.

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'Excited' Tigers ready for the return of Auburn soccer

By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | September 18

The absence of sports from Auburn’s campus since March finally comes to an end this Friday as Auburn soccer makes its long-awaited debut as the first athletic event on campus this fall. “We’re so excited we get to play," Houchin said. “It’s right here, and it seems almost not believable because we’ve been waiting so long for it to happen.”

Auburn announces gameday guidelines for 2020 football season

By Jonathan Hart | Sports Writer | September 17

Auburn Athletics has announced new procedures for the 2020 football season designed to create a safe and healthy environment while maintaining the gameday experience. One notable change includes the suspension of the pre-game eagle flight due to SEC mandates prohibiting live animals from being present on the field.