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'Auburn is in good hands': Malzahn, seniors ensure offensive improvement in 2019
“Are we happy with where we’re at offensively? No. That’s common sense.”
Auburn to celebrate decorated senior class at home finale against Liberty
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | November 13Auburn's game against Liberty on Saturday carries extra emotions for the team's seniors. Not only will it be their final game in Jordan-Hare, but the stadium will also observe Senior Day. Here are the 18 seniors. Devin Adams (quarterback, Mobile, Ala.): Devin Adams came to Auburn after two seasons ...
Tigers DE Nick Coe out for Liberty game, Davis 'day-to-day'
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 13Auburn defensive lineman Nick Coe won't play in the Tigers' home finale against Liberty, Gus Malzahn announced Tuesday morning. Coe suffered a "wrist-type" injury in a 27-10 loss at Georgia last Saturday. Coe did not return to the game, leaving Auburn's defensive line relatively undermanned, as fellow ...
Auburn forward Chuma Okeke named SEC Player of the Week
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 12Auburn basketball's 2018-19 season has been picking up hype since the offseason began, and forward Chuma Okeke is a big reason why.
Auburn basketball enters top 10 in newest AP Top 25
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 12Auburn basketball is a top-10 team, according to the newest poll from the Associated Press.
Daisa Alexander's last-minute shot sends Auburn to WNIT semifinals
By Annagail Holton | Sports Writer | November 12Behind the lead over Janiah McKay and Unique Thompson, Daisa Alexander's last-minute shot sent Auburn to the next round. Alexander was fouled while nailing a mid-range jumper from the corner with 17 seconds left, and she would complete the three-point play from the line to increase the Auburn lead to ...
Report card: Grading Auburn's 27-10 loss at Georgia
By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | November 12Here are the grades for Auburn from its sixth straight loss in Athens. QB: C- Gus Malzahn’s offenses are traditionally bad in Athens, Georgia. In five years, the Tigers are yet to score a touchdown in the second, third, or fourth quarter in Sanford Stadium. Saturday was no different. After ...
Auburn's defense buried by Georgia's big-play opportunities
By Cole McCauley | Sports Writer | November 10With 29 seconds left in the first half and Auburn only down by three to No. 5 Georgia, it looked as though Sanford Stadium was in store for a back-and-forth, hard-nosed football game. That notion was quickly proved wrong when Georgia's Jake Fromm dropped back and found Terry Godwin for a 38-yard ...
Auburn unable to handle explosive Georgia offense in 27-10 loss
By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | November 10Whether by air or on the ground, Georgia's D'Andre Swift proved to be too much Saturday night. In a 27-10 loss to the No. 5 Bulldogs, Auburn allowed a season-worst 516 yards. Swift accumulated 186 yards through 17 carries in addition to his 43 yards by air on four receptions. While Georgia averaged ...
Live blog: Auburn falls to Georgia in Athens
By Cole McCauley | Sports Writer | November 10Following a win at home, No. 24 Auburn travels to Athens to take on No. 5 Georgia. Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during Auburn's matchup against the Bulldogs. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis. Fourth Quarter: FINAL: Georgia 27, ...
Auburn defeats Nicholls State to advance to second round of WNIT
By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | November 10After routing Nicholls State 80-59, Auburn women’s basketball is advancing to the second round of the Preseason Women's NIT. Auburn moves to 2-0 while improving its record against opponents from the Southland Conference to 24-1. After scoring 13 in a season-opening win over Grambling State, Daisa ...
Ryan Davis nearing 2 Auburn receiving records as season reaches final stretch
By Alison Musso | Sports Writer | November 10Ryan Davis will be on the verge of breaking a pair of Auburn records when he steps on the field Saturday in Athens.
Plainsman Mailbag: Alright, so what can Auburn do to pull this thing off?
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 10Thanks to those who submitted questions for this week's Plainsman Mailbag. Submissions for next week's will open Sunday. From @GarbageTime98 on Twitter: 1. How do you think Austin Wiley's return will affect Auburn's starting rotation and offense? Wow, what a great question, Joshua. And ...
Austin Wiley returns as Auburn routs No. 25 Washington
By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | November 10It had been 48 years since Auburn last defeated a ranked nonconference opponent at home. In a 66-88 rout of No. 25 Washington, the Tigers’ offensive weapons knew that they could continue the momentum from a win over South Alabama earlier in the week. And with Austin Wiley’s first minutes since March ...
Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing No. 25 Washington with The Daily
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 9Ahead of the first ranked-versus-ranked nonconference matchup in Auburn Arena's history, The Plainsman posed questions for Kyle Gehler, Washington basketball beat writer for The Daily. Here's how he sees the action playing out Friday on The Plains. 1. What changed in the second half for Washington ...
Deep South's Oldest Rivalry: Players to watch, keys to victory
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | November 9Here are some players to watch, keys to victory and stats to know for the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry.
Auburn center Austin Wiley back at practice, 'chance' he plays vs. No. 25 Washington
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 8Austin Wiley is back — at practice.
Auburn bowl projections: Where the experts see Tigers in postseason play
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | November 8Below is a list following Week 10 to see where the experts have Auburn going bowling.
Auburn volleyball comes up short in battle of the Tigers
By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | November 7In the battle of the Tigers, Auburn was all but outclassed in a sweep, 3-0 at the hands of Mizzou on Wednesday evening inside Auburn Arena. “I thought they were the more aggressive team throughout the night,” said Auburn head coach Rick Nold. Mizzou finished the night with 46 kills and eight blocks. ...