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National Signing Day Recap: Auburn inks 22 signees to 2020 class

By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | December 18

Derrick Brown named first team AP All-American

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 16

Derrick Brown had a busy weekend, and the accolades have continued on to this week.

J'Von McCormick has career game, Auburn stays undefeated with win over Saint Louis

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | December 14

“J’Von, on both ends of the floor, was incredible."

Derrick Brown, Bo Nix receive SEC Player of the Year honors

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 11

Derrick Brown has earned another award that he can add to his Auburn legacy and true freshman quarterback Bo Nix is just getting started. On Wednesday, the results came out for the end of year SEC awards, as voted on by the league’s coaches. Auburn had two recipients with Brown winning SEC Defensive ...

Auburn hires Chad Morris as new offensive coordinator

By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor and Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | December 10

Following the departure of Kenny Dillingham, who left for Florida State earlier in the week, Auburn will be bringing in former Arkansas head coach, Chad Morris, to fill the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach opening. Morris is known to be one of head coach Gus Malzahn’s closest friends. ...

Auburn hoops up to No. 12 in AP poll

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | December 9

The new AP Poll for men’s college basketball has been released, and Auburn has moved up two spots. The Tigers, previously ranked at No. 14, are now ranked No. 12 following a win over Furman. Auburn was down 14 in the second half against Furman with 16:09 remaining, but it battled back and tied the ...

Brown, Davidson, Britt and Dinson named AP All-SEC

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | December 9

After racking up awards throughout the season, Auburn got its fair share of post-season awards. Marlon Davidson, Derrick Brown and K.J. Britt all received SEC first team defensive players of the year while Jeremiah Dinson was on the SEC second team. Brown was not only on the first team, but he ...

Report: Auburn offensive coordinator Kenny Dillingham leaving for Florida State

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | December 9

Whomever Dillingham's replacement is, he will become Auburn's fourth different offensive coordinator in five seasons.

Auburn to play Minnesota in Outback Bowl

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 8

Auburn’s goal to finish the season with 10 wins continues, now with its bowl game opponent determined.

Auburn edges Furman in overtime to remain undefeated

By Henry Zimmer | Sports Writer | December 6

"It took a couple guys playing really well to win that game.”

Joey Gatewood chooses Kentucky as transfer destination

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | December 5

Former Auburn quarterback Joey Gatewood has found a new home.

Tale of the Tape: 2019 Iron Bowl defined by momentum-shifting moments

By Logan Glover | Sports Writer | December 5

The bushes have been trampled, Toomer's Corner has been rolled and Auburn now boasts a 48-45 victory in the Iron Bowl. But Alabama led in time of possession, total yards, passing yards, first downs and total plays. So how did Auburn pull it off? We look at how multiple turnovers, the decision-making ...

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Offensive explosion leads Tigers to 82-62 victory over South Alabama

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | December 5

"We took our defense and turned it into points.”

No. 14 Auburn not overlooking Furman

By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | December 4

Auburn will play its first home game in over two weeks when they host the Furman Paladins on Thursday night. The Tigers have had more than a week off after winning the Legends Classic tournament in Brooklyn, New York, on Nov. 26. “We put ourselves in different environments which I think helps ...

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Inside the 'whistle kick,' Anders Carlson's record-tying field goal

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 4

“I just noticed the situation: no timeouts,” Carlson said. “I told my holder and snapper, ‘Get ready for whistle kick.’"

Notable alumni, Auburn sports figures offer tributes, condolences for Pat Sullivan

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | December 3

Auburn's first Heisman winner Pat Sullivan passed away Sunday morning. Sullivan was Auburn's quarterback from 1968-71 and finished his career at Auburn as a two-time All-American and won the Heisman trophy his senior season in 1971. Following his playing career, Sullivan began coaching. His coaching ...