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Auburn taking lessons learned from exhibition into season opener

By Tyler Sims | Sports Writer | November 5

“We played a little better than I gave us credit for," Pearl said. "Part of it I think is my eyes were to what's coming up and what we are playing against."

Auburn notebook: The Tigers — and their fans — have a week to figure this out

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | November 5

In this week's Auburn football notebook, sports writer Harrison Tarr opines on a closer-than-expected Tigers win over Ole Miss, and questions why Jordan-Hare's student section was half-empty in the fourth quarter of a tight SEC game.

Auburn not overlooking non-conference opponents

By Matt Johnson | Sports Writer | November 5

The No. 24 Auburn Tigers come into the 2019-20 season hoping for another Final Four run, but head Bruce Pearl and the Tigers are not overlooking the non-conference slate ahead this week. The Tigers will tip-off their season Tuesday night against Georgia Southern at Auburn Arena. Auburn will then travel ...

Report card: Grading Auburn's 20-14 win over Ole Miss

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | November 4

Let's hand out some grades.

Derrick Brown named Defensive Lineman of the Week

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | November 4

For the third time this season, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown has won the SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week award. This marks his third time winning the award this season and the 11th award Auburn has won all season. Against Ole Miss, Brown was tied with Daniel Thomas for a team-high seven tackles. ...

Auburn shows 'sparks' of offensive firepower

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | November 4

In a performance that saw Auburn put up 507 yards of total offense, the Tigers showed that the offense could regroup following the loss at LSU. It was far from perfect though as Auburn managed to just put up 20 points on the scoreboard. At the end of the night, Auburn would walk away with the ...

Freshman end Derick Hall fills in for Marlon Davidson in Tigers' win over Ole Miss

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | November 3

“So, you know Marlon just talked to me, told me what I had to do especially playing against a team from Mississippi, it was huge for me.”

Freshman duo of Bo Nix, D.J. Williams lead Tigers offense against Ole Miss

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | November 2

“He protected the football. Real proud of the way he performed again.”

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

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | November 2

When No. 11 Auburn hosts Ole Miss on Saturday, it will be the first home game for the Tigers since September 28. Historically, Auburn leads the series against Ole Miss 15-3 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The series has featured some lopsided games recently with 11 of the last 15 being decided by a double-digit ...

Returning players lead the Tigers in 97-53 win over Eckerd in exhibition

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | November 2

All five Auburn seniors scored in double figures Friday.

Auburn's Bowl Projections before four-game home stretch

By Alex Husting | Sports Writer | November 1

Despite the loss this past weekend, Auburn still has a lot to play for including a potential appearance in a New Year's Six bowl.

Auburn Women's Soccer vs. South Carolina

Auburn soccer falls to South Carolina on Senior Night

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | November 1

For fans in attendance for Auburn’s soccer match on Thursday, temperatures reached lows of 40 degrees — with a wind chill of 33. Seniors Kate Hart, Treva Aycock, Jessie Gerow and Bri Folds suited up for the last time in the orange and blue at home, and Auburn fell 2-0 to the Gamecocks of South Carolina. The ...

Get to know Eckerd, Auburn's exhibition foe

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | November 1

This year, the Tritons carry a similar roster layout to that of the Tigers — a team with five freshmen and four seniors.

Bruce Pearl glad for 'competitive' scrimmage against Troy, excited for exhibition Friday

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 31

Auburn lost key contributors Bryce Brown, Jared Harper and Chuma Okeke to the NBA, while Malik Dunbar and Horace Spencer now both play overseas. Brown, Harper and Okeke led Auburn in scoring last season with averages of 15.9, 15.3 and 12 respectively. Auburn’s roster now consists of eight freshman, ...

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A look at Auburn's backup QB situation without Joey Gatewood

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 30

Gus Malzahn said redshirt freshman Cord Sandberg is the team's new backup quarterback after Joey Gatewood's departure.

Report: Auburn quarterback Joey Gatewood leaving the team

By Sumner Martin | Assistant Sports Editor | October 30

Auburn backup quarterback Joey Gatewood has left the program, according to multiple reports. It was first reported by Auburn Undercover's Brandon Marcello. The news of Gatewood's decision to transfer comes just a day after it was reported by Marcello and others that he didn't attend practice Tuesday ...

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Auburn notebook: Tigers no longer control own destiny, but an important stretch still looms

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 30

Now, what does this loss likely mean for the Tigers?

Auburn ground game, D.J. Williams look to continue recent trend over Ole Miss

By Harrison Tarr | Sports Writer | October 29

Since Gus Malzahn took the reigns as head coach of the Auburn Tigers in 2013, the program has placed heavy emphasis upon running the football. Malzahn has had a slew of talented running backs throughout his tenure at Auburn, such as Kerryon Johnson and Tre Mason, who found ways to rack up yardage ...

Tiger defense prepping for 'explosive' rushing attack

By Jake Weese | Sports Reporter | October 29

When Auburn hosts Ole Miss Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium, the Rebels arrive with the second-best rushing offense in the SEC. Its rushing attack has been averaging 232.5 yards per game on the ground and has rushed for an SEC best 1,383 yards and 11 touchdowns in conference play this season. "Offensively, ...

Malzahn preparing for dangerous, young Ole Miss offense

By Christian Clemente | Sports Writer | October 29

Following a loss to LSU, Auburn is preparing to face a young Ole Miss team, who currently has 49 newcomers on the roster. The freshmen have had a big impact on the team so far. Currently 84.5 % of Ole Miss’ offense has come from freshmen, the most by any team in the country. Thus far, Ole Miss ...