Sports

Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Georgia with The Red and Black

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 7

Ahead of the 123rd edition of The Deep South's Oldest Rivalry, The Plainsman posed questions for Michael Hebert, assistant sports editor for The Red and Black.

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Auburn women's hoops steamrolls Grambling State in opener

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | November 7

When six players score in double digits for the first time since 2008, things are definitely going right in a season opener. Auburn women's basketball shot Grambling State out of the gym Tuesday night, 97-48 in the first outing of 90-plus since the last time it played Grambling State in 2014. Forward ...

Harper, Okeke ignite No. 11 Tigers in season-opening drubbing of South Alabama

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 6

Led by Harper’s 13 assists (with only one turnover), Auburn tallied their most dimes (24) since 2013 and beat their season-high from 2017-18.

Auburn tabbed No. 24 in College Football Playoff rankings

By Maxwell Gault | Sports Writer | November 6

Despite being unranked in the AP and Coaches polls released Sunday afternoon, the College Football Playoff committee ranked Auburn as the 24th best team in the country Coming off of a win against Texas A&M that included an impressive fourth-quarter comeback led by Jarrett Stidham, the Tigers now ...

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By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 6

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Defensive line ramping up play at the right time for Auburn

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 6

Auburn’s defensive line is following Coe’s lead: quietly thrashing opposing offensive lines.

Auburn AD Allen Greene: Gus Malzahn is Auburn's 'coach for the future'

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | November 6

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn was given a vote of confidence Tuesday afternoon. Auburn athletic director Allen Greene said that, despite the Tiger’s struggles this season, Malzahn will return for the 2019 season. “He’s our coach for the future,” Greene told reporters Tuesday. “He’ll be the ...

Punter Arryn Siposs playing like an 'MVP' for Auburn

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | November 6

One of Auburn's most consistent weapons this season hails from the special teams unit.

Auburn basketball preparing for 'challenging' season opener against South Alabama

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | November 6

Auburn basketball is back.

What did Kirby Smart, Georgia have to say about Auburn?

By Sports Staff | November 6

The Plainsman thanks Michael Hebert and the Red and Black for their contribution of Georgia's transcript. ATHENS, Ga. — University of Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart, along with several players, previewed Saturday’s game against Auburn. They offered the following comments during Monday’s ...

Wesley's Tale of the Tape: Jarrett Stidham catches fire in crunch time

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | November 5

The game-winning touchdown was another thing of beauty, except there was nothing particularly fancy or tricky about it.

Auburn soccer earns NCAA Tournament berth, set to host Minnesota on Friday

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 5

Karen Hoppa's Tigers are going dancing.

'Fired up': Bryce Brown prepared for final season

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

Blanketed by the irregular silence of Auburn Arena, Bryce Brown’s lift and guidance of a 3-point attempt has become a regular sight through three years on The Plains. The fourth-year guard that had originally committed to Charlotte now returns for his final stint under head coach Bruce Pearl, with ...