Sports

A legacy set in stone: Cam Newton's jersey retirement

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | October 12

On a night that ended in heartbreak and disappointment for many Auburn fans at Jordan-Hare, one bright spot came during halftime of the Deep South's oldest rivalry. Cam Newton, the legendary Auburn quarterback and 2010 Heisman winner, had his iconic number 2 jersey retired by the Tigers on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 88,043 fans.

Two halves, two different games: Auburn's second half breakdown against Georgia

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | October 12

The Auburn Tigers (3-3, 0-3) fell in heartbreaking fashion to the Georgia Bulldogs (5-1, 2-1) at home following a complete second-half collapse on Saturday night. This meltdown culminated due to many factors, such as a dysfunctional offensive attack, an inability to prevent the Bulldogs from converting third and fourth downs, and numerous penalties at inopportune times.

Auburn football falls in disappointing fashion to Georgia

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | October 12

“I think it’s very clear that we find ways to not win football games,” head coach Hugh Freeze said addressing the loss, “and that’s what has to change. That locker room is a good enough football team to play with anyone and to win games”

Strong offensive performance not enough for Auburn soccer against Alabama

By Cate McMackin | Sports Writer | October 11

The Auburn Tigers delivered a strong performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide in last night's game, but fell short. The Iron Bowl of women's soccer took place Friday night in Tuscaloosa at the Alabama Soccer Stadium. Auburn scored the most goals in SEC play this game, but it wasn't enough to defeat its biggest rivals. The game ended 4-3, Auburn losing by just one point.

A new chapter in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry: Auburn set to battle No. 10 Georgia

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | October 10

Auburn football is set to take on No. 10 Georgia in the 130th installment of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry at 6:30 p.m. CST in front of a sold-out Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Get to Know: Georgia

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | October 10

As Hugh Freeze and the Auburn Tigers face off against No. 10 Georgia in the Deep South’s oldest rivalry on Saturday night at Jordan-Hare Stadium, they will look to break their eight-game losing streak against what may be one of the more vulnerable Bulldog teams in recent memory.

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Volleyball set to host Missouri for another SEC matchup on Sunday

By Anderson Flowers | Sports Writer | October 10

The Auburn Tigers are set to host the Missouri Tigers this Sunday at 2:00 PM in Neville Arena. Riding the momentum of a recent road win against the Ole Miss Rebels, Auburn will look to keep its current winning streak alive as SEC play intensifies.

Tigers look to continue hot start to Conference play against Commodores

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | October 9

The Auburn Tigers are back at home this week as they face the Vanderbilt Commodores after being on the road for two games. Auburn has won six of its last seven games and is 3-1 in conference play.

Auburn soccer set for the Iron Bowl of soccer on Friday

By Cate McMackin | Sports Writer | October 8

The Tigers head to enemy territory for the Iron Bowl of soccer this Friday. Auburn will play against the Alabama Crimson Tide, hoping to bounce back from a draw and secure a win against its biggest rivals. This game promises to be intense, emotional, and a formidable challenge. This deep-rooted rivalry will be evident on the field, guaranteeing an entertaining match.

Auburn earns draw against No. 10 South Carolina after hard-fought defensive effort

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | October 7

Auburn soccer earned a well-deserved point against one of the top teams in the SEC on Sunday afternoon, drawing No. 10 South Carolina 1-1 at the Auburn Soccer Complex. Despite surrendering a late equalizer, the Tigers showed their determination and organization on both ends of the pitch, holding an extremely balanced team to just six total shots.

Men's tennis hosts Battle on The Plains

By Anderson Flowers | Sports Writer | October 6

This weekend, the Auburn Men's Tennis team hosted its fall tournament, the Battle on the Plains. The event showcased strong performances from the Tigers, with victories in both singles and doubles matches from players Hamza Nasridinov, Joey Phillips, Jake Kennedy, and Thomas Kennedy.

Auburn sweeps Baylor in season opener with 16-2 victory

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | October 5

No. 4 Auburn equestrian began its 25-26 season with a 16-2 victory over No. 8 Baylor on Saturday at home. Auburn dominated the meet, winning all four events and earning a sweep of the Most Outstanding Performer honors.

Tigers take over for a sweep on the road

By Sarah Sewall | Sports Writer | October 5

Auburn volleyball bounced back in a big way this afternoon, sweeping Ole Miss 3-0 (25-21, 25-21, 25-21) inside the Gillom Athletics Performance Center. This victory pushed the Tigers' overall record to 12-3, 3-1 in SEC play, and improved their road mark to 2-3.

Auburn prepares to face Ole Miss on the road

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | October 5

The Auburn Tigers volleyball squad continue their SEC road trip this weekend with a match in Oxford, Mississippi, against the Ole Miss Rebels on Sunday. First serve is set for 2:00 PM Central Time. Auburn is coming into this matchup with an 11-2 overall record and an undefeated record of 2-0 in conference play. The Tigers are also on a 5-game winning streak that includes two wins against SEC opponents, Alabama and Mississippi State.

Who has been Auburn's "Offensive MVP" so far?

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | October 4

The Tigers and their offense led by quarterback Jackson Arnold will be looking to take on head coach Kirby Smart’s Georgia Bulldogs at home in their next game but first I want to take a look at the offense and who has been the main contributors so far this year and determine who has been the “Offensive MVP”.

D.J. Durkin's defense leads the way for Auburn football at the bye week

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | October 4

It’s the first of two bye weeks for Hugh Freeze and Auburn football. Much like his first two seasons on The Plains, Freeze’s best unit so far has been the defense.

Despite Dreves’ breakout performance, the Tigers fall short against No. 23 Florida

By Samantha Sutton | Sports Writer | October 4

Sophomore Lauren Dreves impressed with a career-best 19 kills in a remarkable four-set battle. Auburn (11-3, 2-1) went head-to-head with Florida (7-5, 2-1) Friday night inside Exactech Arena but fell in a hard-fought match, 3-1 (25-18, 17-25, 25-18, 26-24).

Auburn soccer looks to bounce back against South Carolina

By Cate McMackin | Sports Writer | October 3

The Auburn Tigers play the South Carolina Gamecocks at home this Sunday. The Gamecocks are currently ranked No. 10 in the SEC, making this game extra competitive and highly sought after. Auburn is coming in hoping to make a comeback after some tough losses and redeem itself against South Carolina.

Auburn Women’s Soccer falls short on the road against No. 24 Vanderbilt

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | October 2

After giving up an early goal, Auburn couldn’t find a way to even it up, losing 1-0 at Vanderbilt and falling to 5-4-3 (1-2-2 in SEC play). Vanderbilt got off to an extremely fast start offensively; Sydney Watts scored the lone goal of the game just before the 13 minute mark. A cross came in ...

Auburn seeks first ranked win of the season in high-stakes conference matchup

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | October 2

The Auburn Tigers (11-2, 2-0) have serious momentum and confidence heading into this Friday’s matchup against the #23 ranked Florida Gators (6-5, 1-1) in Gainesville.