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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. ...
Auburn adds in-state defensive back to 2019 recruiting class
By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | November 7With the commitment of three-star defensive back Nehemiah Pritchett, Auburn tacks on its 16th addition to the 2019 recruiting class. The Jackson, Alabama, native took to Twitter Wednesday morning to announce his decision. ? C O M M I T T E D ? #WDE #WarEagle pic.twitter.com/xxWfvVtSLI— Nehemiah ...
Auburn's Larry Porter named as nominee for Broyles Award
By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | November 7Auburn’s special teams coordinator Larry Porter was announced as a nominee for the Broyles Award on Wednesday afternoon, an award given annually to the best assistant coach in college football. With an emphasis to improve on return coverage, Auburn has allowed 4.6 yards per punt return and 17.4 yards ...
Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Georgia with The Red and Black
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 7Ahead 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.
Auburn women's hoops steamrolls Grambling State in opener
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | November 7When 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 6Led 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 6Despite 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 ...
Submit a question for the Week 11 Plainsman Mailbag
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 6Fire away.
Defensive line ramping up play at the right time for Auburn
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | November 6Auburn’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 6Auburn 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 6One of Auburn's most consistent weapons this season hails from the special teams unit.
