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Freshman WR Anthony Schwartz displays world-class speed against Alabama State

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | September 8

“We knew no one could run with him as well, so once I seen the snap and seen the safety come down, with him just one-on-one with the corner, I knew it was going to be a touchdown.”

Auburn finds run game, showcases freshman talent in home opener

By Bennett Page | Sports Writer | September 8

“We got a chance to play some young guys which was much needed. A lot of those guys are going to be playing this season.”

Will Hastings (33) runs after a catch in the second half. Auburn vs Alabama on Saturday, Nov. 25 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn receiver Will Hastings (ACL) returns during Alabama State game

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 8

Will Hastings is back.

Live blog: Auburn takes on Alabama State in home opener

By Sports Staff | September 8

After a top-10 season-opening victory over then-No. 6 Washington, Auburn football has returned to The Plains.

Auburn volleyball splits Friday matches at Kansas Invitational

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | September 8

“We knew coming into this tournament that it was going to be a battle every match and we had to bring our best."

Plainsman sports staff's final thoughts, score predictions for Auburn vs. Alabama State

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 7

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 Alabama State at No. 7 Auburn (6:30 p.m. CST, SEC Network alternate ...

Week 2 Plainsman Mailbag: Which Tiger has the greatest potential for growth?

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 7

Will the Hornets stick around and frustrate Gus Malzahn and company? Or will Jarrett Stidham and the starters be cheering from the bench by the third quarter?

Players to watch, keys to victory for Auburn vs. Alabama State

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | September 7

Here are a few Auburn players to watch and keys to this Week 2 matchup.

Auburn walk-on tight end Robert Muschamp earns scholarship

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 6

Robert Muschamp is kicking off his senior year with a scholarship.

'Look what you missed out on': Pair of former 2-stars rising to top at Auburn

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | September 6

Both Thomas and Whitlow are playing prominent roles on a top-10 Auburn squad that looks to repeat as SEC West champions this season.

The Auburn baseball team waits for the game to begin on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn baseball's 2019 schedule announced

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | September 6

Head coach Butch Thompson's next season is set. Following Auburn's best postseason finish since the 1997 season, the Tigers will be returning to Plainsman Park starting Feb. 15, 2019, against Georgia Southern. Thompson's squad finished the 2018 season with a 43-23 record and the program's first super ...

5 Alabama State players to know for Auburn's home opener

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 5

If Alabama State hangs around and gives the Tigers fits, these players’ names could be in the headlines.

Auburn soccer rises to No. 10 in national poll

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | September 5

The 6-0-0 start to the season is the third in school history and first since 2015.

Malzahn still undecided on statuses of DBs Jamel Dean, Javaris Davis

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | September 5

Malzahn said he's still undecided on the statuses of both defensive backs, however the head coach did confirm the pair practiced Tuesday.

Tigers running game hungry for improvement with 'thunder' Whitlow, 'lightning' Martin

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | September 4

Saturday, JaTarvious "Boobee" Whitlow called it "hurricane and thunder." Tuesday, Kam Martin called it "thunder and lightning."

Gus Malzahn named Dodd Trophy national Coach of the Week

By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer | September 4

Malzahn's Tigers knocked off the then-sixth-ranked Huskies in the inaugural game of the season with plenty of playoff implications on the line.

Wesley's Tale of the Tape: Improved Auburn offense shows up early, late in win

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | September 4

This Tale of the Tape will mostly focus on Auburn’s offense, which showed flashes of brilliance, but ultimately finished the game with a lot of missed opportunities.