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Plainsman sports staff gives final thoughts, game picks for Auburn vs. Washington

By Sports Staff | August 31

Dozens of college football games are already in the books for the 2018 season, but the one that counts the most to folks on The Plains of Auburn, Alabama, is still to come.

JaTarvious Whitlow (28) runs downfield during Auburn's A-Day game on Saturday, April 7, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Week 1 Plainsman Mailbag: How much Wildcat will Auburn run Saturday?

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 31

As a publication that can't thank its readers enough, The Plainsman wanted to hear from you.

'Built for life': Getting to know Washington head coach Chris Petersen

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | August 31

Chris Petersen said he doesn’t want to still be a head coach at 58. With a then-career record of 84-3 at 48, Petersen wasn’t focused on a national championship at Boise State either. Now entering his fifth season as Washington’s head coach, Petersen hasn’t changed his mindset. “You want to ...

Auburn football holds open house for new $28 million recruiting facility

By Annagail Holton | Sports Writer | August 29

The Tiger Walk Club will debut against Alabama State, the Tigers' first home game of the season, on Sept. 8, 2018.

Auburn baseball adds Chris Joyner as strength and conditioning coach

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | August 29

Auburn baseball has added Chris Joyner as its new strength and conditioning coach, head coach Butch Thompson announced Wednesday.

Behind Enemy Bylines: Previewing Washington with The Daily

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 29

Here's how he sees the Pac-12 vs. SEC matchup playing out.

Auburn soccer rises to No. 17 in Coaches Poll

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | August 28

After a stellar 4-0-0 start to the 2018 season, Auburn soccer has risen to No. 17 in the United Soccer Coaches Poll and No. 21 in the Top Drawer Soccer Poll this week. Auburn is the fourth-highest ranked team in the SEC, just behind Texas A&M, Tennessee and South Carolina. The ...

Washington running back Myles Gaskin (9) dives for the pylon to score his third touchdown of the game in the Huskies' 41-14 win over Washington State in the Apple Cup on Nov. 25, 2017, in Seattle, Washington. Contributed by the UW Daily sports desk.

Players to watch, keys to victory for Auburn vs. Washington

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | August 28

The top-10 matchup is the perfect resume builder for the College Football Playoff for each team and will feature a stockpile of future NFL talent on the field.

Auburn football releases Week 1 depth chart

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 28

Gus Malzahn finally has his starters.

Bri Folds (4) takes a corner kick during North Dakota  vs. Auburn Soccer on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2017 in Auburn, Ala.

Auburn midfielder Bri Folds earns back-to-back National Team of the Week honors

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | August 28

As the lone player recognized from the Southeastern Conference, Folds is also the only player to be named to the team twice this season.

Van Jefferson #12 of the Mississippi Rebels fails to pull in this reception against Jamel Dean #12 of the Auburn Tigers at Jordan Hare Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama.

Auburn starting cornerback Jamel Dean expected to play against Washington

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 28

Auburn will be down starting cornerback Jamel Dean for its season opener against Washington.

Auburn linebacker Richard McBryde out for the season with neck injury

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 28

Last year, McBryde tallied 13 total tackles and two tackles for loss.

Fall camp notebook: Projecting Auburn's 2018 depth chart

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 28

Auburn football is only 19 days away from kicking off in Atlanta against No. 6 Washington, and position battles across the roster are heating up.

Junior defensive back Jordan Miller bears down on Colorado senior wide receiver Devin Ross. Courtesy of the UW Daily sports desk.

Getting to know Washington's stout secondary — and how Auburn can beat it

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | August 27

One key matchup that stands out is Auburn’s experienced wide receiving corps versus the highly touted Washington secondary.

Auburn basketball completes 2018-19 schedule with non-conference announcement

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 27

The full schedule for Auburn men's basketball is now complete.

Auburn slugger Edouard Julien arrested for public intoxication, criminal littering

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Reporter | August 27

Auburn police arrested Julien and admitted him to the Lee County Detention Facility at 11:32 p.m.

Photo of George Pickens (1 in orange) courtesy of Ingrid Schnader / Over the Mountain Journal

How Auburn football's 2019 commits fared in their season openers

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | August 27

Gus Malzahn’s current squad will take to the field in a highly anticipated matchup with Washington in less than a week.

Rocio Sanders (16). Auburn soccer vs Louisiana on Sunday, August 26, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

Whitaker shines, Auburn soccer off to best start since 2015

By Bryce Johnson | Sports Writer | August 26

Auburn soccer is off to a scorching start.

Anna Stevenson (22) waits for the ball to be served during Auburn Volleyball vs. Michigan on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, in Auburn, Ala.

'A lot we can learn from': Tigers volleyball swept by Michigan

By Olivia Huskey | Sports Writer | August 25

“If we learn something from it, then that can help us. You got to worry about the next game and preparing for that. I think we got a lot we can learn from tonight.”

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn talks to his team after practice Saturday.
Auburn football practice on Saturday, Aug. 18, 2018 in Auburn, Ala.
Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics

Malzahn confident in advance of No. 6 Washington

By Tyler Roush | Assistant Sports Editor | August 25

Gus Malzahn is comfortable knowing Jarrett Stidham is his quarterback.