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Auburn offense breaks numerous records in 63-14 bludgeoning of Purdue
"It was really great to get a win like this and do it the right way."
Quarter-by-quarter breakdown: Auburn smashes Purdue in Music City Bowl
By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | December 28Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during Auburn's bowl matchup against the Boilermakers. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis. Fourth quarter FINAL: Auburn 63, Purdue 14. 13:18- Shaun Shivers rushes for 13. Auburn within 10. 13:32- Malik ...
Plainsman sports staff's final thoughts, game predictions for Music City Bowl
By Sports Staff | December 28This season, The Plainsman will make staff picks of Auburn's weekly matchups. Also look for our selections for the national showdowns in the "Plainsman Pick 'Em" section in the print edition of our publication. Here are our picks for Auburn vs. Purdue in the Music City Bowl (12:30 p.m. CST, ESPN). Nathan ...
Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing the Music City Bowl with the Purdue Exponent
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 27Ahead of Auburn's matchup with Purdue in the Music City Bowl, The Plainsman posed questions for Becca Schneider, sports editor for the Purdue Exponent. Here's how she sees the action playing out Friday inside Nissan Stadium. 1. It seems Purdue won't have to worry much about motivation in a bowl game ...
3 takeaways from Auburn's bounce-back win over Murray State: Brown's flu game; 2nd-half surge; Wiley starts
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 22From the opening tip, Auburn was definitely back on its home floor.
Auburn women's basketball moves to 9-1 with win over UNC
By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer | December 21Auburn’s woman basketball team extended its seven-game win streak in an 86-81 victory over North Carolina on Thursday night in its first overtime win since 2016. "That was a huge gut-check win," Auburn head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy said. "What an unbelievable win. Everybody at some point ...
The rapid ascension of DJ Williams, Auburn's newest running back
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 20"It feels great. I'm pumped up and ready to start this new chapter."
3 takeaways from No. 7 Auburn's 78-71 loss to NC State
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | December 19Auburn doesn't like to play teams from North Carolina in 2018. The No. 7 ranked Tigers traveled to Raleigh, North Carolina, following their overtime win against UAB to take on North Carolina State, but failed to bring any of that winning momentum on the road with them. Here are three takeaways ...
Recruiting roundup: Auburn inks 16 during Early Signing Period
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 19The future is now for Auburn football.
Jared Harper's heroics lead No. 8 Auburn to OT win over UAB
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | December 15Auburn was able to avoid the upset against UAB thanks to a late-game surge from Jared Harper.
Gus Malzahn: Full control of play-calling is 'my true comfort zone'
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 13"I am very confident right now that this is the right thing to do... I expect us to be quite a bit better."
Auburn linebacker, Mobile native Deshaun Davis accepts Senior Bowl invite
By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | December 13Following a week of questions as to why Deshaun Davis had yet to be invited to the 70th Reese’s Senior Bowl, the Auburn linebacker received a special invite from the organization Thursday afternoon. Davis’ invitation from Jim Nagy, the bowl game’s executive director, came via a phone call alongside ...
'He'd run through a wall for you': Malik Dunbar becoming senior leader with infectious energy, newfound skillset
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 12“He cares about his teammates — probably to a fault. We love the kid."
'When you come to Auburn, you come to be a champion': Auburn basketball assistants thrilled for future of program
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 10Auburn basketball's assistant coaching trio of Ira Bowman, Wes Flanigan and Steven Pearl was made available to the media Monday morning. Below is a full transcript of their comments on the Tigers' 2018 season, their respective paths to The Plains and the future of the Auburn program under Bruce ...
Auburn hires Kenny Dillingham as OC; Gus Malzahn to call plays
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 9Auburn will be looking for Dillingham to help develop a green quarterback room next season.
Bryce Brown's career night lifts No. 8 Auburn to win over Dayton
By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | December 8Auburn will have its full roster available for the first time this season as forward Danjel Purifoy will return to the rotation for the first time since the 2016-17 season.
Auburn RB Asa Martin transferring from program after redshirt debacle
By Nathan King | Sports Editor | December 8After a freshman season marred by mismanagement of his redshirt, Auburn true freshman running back Asa Martin is transferring from the Tigers program.
Bo Nix flashes Auburn future, wins state title in Jordan-Hare Stadium
By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | December 8Bo Nix’s first start in Jordan-Hare Stadium ended in winning fashion.
Auburn holds off late rally by St. Joseph's in road win
By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | December 7Behind Janiah McKay's season-high 21 points, Auburn was able to hold off a late St. Joseph's rally Thursday night in a 81-70 win. Auburn currently stands at 7-1, the best start under coach Terri Williams-Flournoy and the program's best since the 2008-09 SEC Championship team that won its first ...
