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Anthony Schwartz's increased role pays off for Tigers in win over Arkansas
By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 19FAYETTEVILLE, 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 19FAYETTEVILLE, 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 19No. 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 ...
13 former Auburn players selected in 2019 XFL Draft
By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | October 18It’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 ...
Malzahn: Offense going back to the 'basics'
By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 18Following a loss to No. 9 Florida, Auburn had the opportunity to take a week off from game preparations. The team had its first bye week of the season, and attention was turned back to the fundamentals. “Really, our focus has been the things that we need to correct," head coach Gus Malzahn said. "We ...
'It’s so much fun to celebrate with our friends, families and fans': Auburn pulls off Tipoff at Toomer's event
By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer | October 18“I can’t believe the turnout,” said Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl. “It’s so much fun to celebrate with our friends, families and fans.”
Pearl, veterans staying focused despite impending NCAA allegations
By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | October 16The noise isn’t going anywhere. For two years now, Auburn’s basketball program has been under a microscope and at the center of a federal corruption probe into college basketball. The Tigers expect to receive a notice of allegations from the NCAA for former assistant coach Chuck Person’s involvement ...
Former Auburn receiver Kenny Pollard dead at 52
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 16Auburn class of ‘85 wide receiver Kenneth “Kenny” Pollard passed away last Saturday, Oct. 15, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Mississippi, according to his obituary at Dowdle Funeral Home. Pollard, 52, was born in Memphis in 1967. He won two consecutive state titles in high school in ...
As 'leader of the group,' Malik Miller needed now more than ever for Auburn
By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 16"I pride myself in, one, just being a kind of leader of the group, just knowing the offense in and out, helping others, like, in the room," Miller said.
Unique Thompson named preseason All-SEC; Auburn picked to finish 7th in SEC
By Mattison Allen | Sports Writer | October 15Unique Thompson, a junior forward for the Auburn women’s basketball team, was named to the preseason All-SEC second team, announced Tuesday.
As Auburn begins stretch without Whitlow, Malzahn confident in other tailbacks
By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 15"I just think that's the reality of the thing, but we do have confidence in our other guys, and we got confidence in our offensive line."
Tigers picked fourth in SEC preseason poll
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 15Auburn is projected to finish fourth in the SEC preseason poll, a year removed from an SEC Tournament championship and a Final Four appearance last season. This is the third-highest projection for the Tigers in the preseason poll since 2000. This year they are behind Kentucky, Florida and LSU but just ...
Auburn Notebook: What does the Florida loss really mean for AU moving forward?
By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 14In this week's Auburn football notebook, sports writer Harrison Tarr opines on what the loss to Florida means to Auburn moving forward. The loss to Florida is history. Therefore, it’s time to start pondering the important questions: What does that game really mean for Auburn? Last weekend was not ...
Auburn basketball's returning players stepping up, newcomers making impressions
By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | October 9“I leave practice every day going, ‘Man we got a lot done, but we have a lot to cover,'” Pearl said.
Boobee Whitlow out 4-6 weeks with knee injury
By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 8Auburn's leading rusher will be out at least a month. Late in Auburn’s 24-13 loss at Florida, Tigers' starting running back Boobee Whitlow left the game. Head Coach Gus Malzahn has now said Whitlow will be out 4-6 weeks after having knee surgery. Through the first six games Whitlow was Auburn’s ...
Pearl comments on 'Fair Pay to Play' Act
By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 8Prior to Tuesday’s press conference, Auburn head basketball coach Bruce Pearl was prepared to answer questions regarding the youth of his team. This year's team looks to bounce back from losing key players like Jared Harper and Chuma Okeke, and the first Final Four berth in program history. It's safe ...
Kick time, TV set for Auburn at Arkansas
By Caleb Jones | Sports Writer | October 8The game will be broadcast on SEC Network.
