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Column | Tennessee loss should be last straw for Gus Malzahn

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | October 17

It’s time to give up on Gus Malzahn.

Auburn basketball lands commitment from 4-star guard Tyrell Jones

By Annagail Holton | Sports Writer | October 16

Coach Bruce Pearl has landed another big commit in 2019 4-star guard Tyrell Jones. 

Auburn guards Jared Harper, Bryce Brown named to preseason watch lists

By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | October 16

Auburn's backcourt is picking up offseason steam.

Gus Malzahn 'coaching for his players,' not his job

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 16

Amid Auburn’s first week outside the AP Top 25 since Oct. 3, 2016, the Tigers’ head coach plans on making alterations to the team’s lineup and schemes for its SEC road tilt at Ole Miss this Saturday in Oxford.

Auburn defense turning page, focusing on next mobile QB challenge

By Jake Weese | Sports Writer | October 16

Russell made it clear the Tigers still have a lot to play for.

Auburn athletics director Allen Greene discusses football, head coach Gus Malzahn

By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | October 16

Auburn athletics director Allen Greene spoke with reporters Monday morning regarding the future of the university's football program and head coach Gus Malzahn. AL.com's Wesley Sinor was the first to report Greene's comments. Though Greene appeared at the Monday Morning Quarterback Club in Birmingham ...

Cam Newton statue found defaced early Tuesday morning

By Lily Jackson | Managing Editor | October 16

The Cam Newton statue was found sporting crimson and white early Tuesday morning.  Two University of Alabama flags were strapped to the statue of Heisman Trophy winner Newton. It appears a jockstrap is hanging from Newton's left arm.  The Auburn Police Division are looking into the incident.  Auburn's ...

Wesley's Tale of the Tape: Auburn's red-zone struggles, turnovers loom large in loss to Vols

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | October 15

Auburn got a game where it felt like it was never in control, resulting in a loss that was more lopsided than the score suggests.

Submit a question for the Week 8 Plainsman Mailbag

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 15

We want to engage with our readers on whatever topics they deem relevant, including Auburn athletics (obviously) and national sports headlines. To ask a question, fans can do one of the following: Tweet us at me (@byNathanKing), our sports account (@PlainsmanSports) or our main account (@TheAUPlainsman). ...

Auburn soccer beats Missouri; coach Karen Hoppa earns 300th win

By William Finney | Sports Writer | October 15

In a fierce battle between teams eyeing a post season spot, Auburn rallied to pull out a huge win against Missouri, 1-0 Sunday afternoon at Audrey J. Walton Soccer Stadium. This win was Auburn head coach Karen Hoopa’s 300th career win. Coach Hoppa is the 28th coach in the history to lead her team ...

Report card: Grading Auburn's 30-24 loss to Tennessee

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | October 15

Here’s the Monday morning report card.

Auburn volleyball swept by LSU in Baton Rouge

By Alison Musso | Sports Writer | October 15

In a big road spot, Auburn's freshmen produced everything but a win in Baton Rouge

'He doesn’t deserve the hate': Jarrett Stidham's turnovers cost Auburn in loss to Vols

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | October 13

 “Every day, I’m going to go to work and get better, and I’m going to keep fighting for those guys in that locker room."

Auburn's offensive struggles, turnovers resurface in 30-24 loss to Tennessee

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | October 13

In a 30-17 win over No. 21 Auburn, Volunteer quarterback Jarrett Guarantano took control of Jordan-Hare Stadium, throwing for 328 yards and two touchdowns on 21-of-32 passing.

Live blog: Auburn falls at home to Tennessee

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | October 13

Follow along here as The Plainsman sports staff keeps you updated during No. 21 Auburn's matchup against Tennessee. We'll keep you posted on scores, news, injuries and analysis.

Plainsman sports staff's final thoughts, score predictions for Tennessee at No. 21 Auburn

By Sports Staff | October 13

This 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 Tennessee at No. 21 Auburn (11 a.m. CST, SEC Network). Nathan King, ...

Numbers never lie: Offensive struggles evident once again, defense still strong

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | October 12

Auburn returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium after losing to Mississippi State in its first true road game.  The Tigers continue to struggle on offense while holding on with a consistently strong defense. Diving past the typical stats in the box score, here is a look at some numbers that define Auburn’s ...

Bruce Pearl unimpressed with defense in practice

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | October 11

While disappointed about the cancellation of Thursday night’s events, Bruce Pearl offered his grievances about the performance of his team’s defense. The fifth-year head coach led Auburn to its first conference championship since 1999 in 2017, finishing with a 26-8 record. Per Kenpom.com, Auburn ...