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Fortune Teller: Jamel Dean ready to step up as No. 1 Auburn corner

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | June 25

Dean finally proved he was an impact player on the defense in 2017 being second on the team with eight pass deflections

Auburn lands commitment from 4-star athlete Jashawn Sheffield

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | June 25

One more for the Tigers.

Auburn extends baseball coach Butch Thompson's contract through 2024

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | June 24

For his leadership during Auburn baseball's first season back in the Super Regionals since 1999, Butch Thompson has received a gargantuan vote of confidence from Auburn athletics.

2019 defensive end Jaren Handy commits to Auburn

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | June 18

After a five-year dry spell in Mississippi, Gus Malzahn's recruiting reach in the Magnolia State has skyrocketed.

Tigers QB commit Bo Nix excels at Auburn 7-on-7 tournament

By Patrick Dunning | Staff Writer | June 15

Nix will be competing with 2018 four-star recruit Joey Gatewood and incumbent Auburn backup Malik Willis for the starting spot when he arrives.

Fortune Teller: 'Defensive coordinator' Deshaun Davis returns to LB corps as leading tackler

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | June 14

Auburn has ranked in the top four in SEC total defense through Steele’s first two years and the Tigers’ “Steele curtain” claimed the No. 8 and No. 12 scoring defense in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

Fortune Teller: WR Darius Slayton looks to be more than just a deep threat

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | June 14

That wrinkle, added on to his offseason work with route running and his overwhelming speed, will match nicely, allowing him to still get his fill of explosive plays.

Fortune Teller series: Predicting impact players for Auburn football's 2018 campaign

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | June 14

To satisfy everyone’s football cravings, The Plainsman will be posting biweekly predictions on the players that will have the most impact during the 2018 season.

Fortune Teller: Igbinoghene's position swap charges Auburn secondary with speed

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | June 14

Today’s Fortune Teller focuses on Noah Igbinoghene, a sophomore dual-position athlete who received rave reviews from his coaches and teammates in the spring.

Fortune Teller: WR Ryan Davis looks to build off historic season

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | June 14

Today’s Fortune Teller focuses on Ryan Davis, the senior wide receiver who is coming off a record-setting season on The Plains.

Fortune Teller: Jarrett Stidham set to take care of 'unfinished buisness'

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | June 14

In wins, Stidham explodes and the offense along with him. He completed 73.5 percent of his passes at 10 yards per attempt with Auburn averaging 41.1 points per game.

Fortune Teller: Junior CB Javaris Davis must fill void left by NFL departures

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | June 14

Today’s Fortune Teller focuses on Javaris Davis, the presumed leader of Auburn's young but capable defensive backs room.

Fortune Teller: Prince Tega looks to be next in line of great Auburn left tackles

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | June 14

Today’s Fortune Teller focuses on Prince Tega Wanogho, the possible answer to the looming left tackle vacancy.

Auburn lands commitment from JUCO point guard J'Von McCormick

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | June 14

Bruce Pearl has found his backup point guard.

Former Minnesota safety Kendarian Handy-Holly to transfer to Auburn

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | June 14

The former three-star safety will redshirt the 2018 season, but will have three years of eligibility on The Plains beginning in 2019.

Auburn updates official football roster with 13 new enrollees

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | June 14

Here is the list of updated numbers, positions, heights and weights for the new enrollees:

Jay Estes (25). Auburn vs NC State during the NCAA Baseball Regionals on Sunday, June 3, 2018, in Raleigh, NC.

Auburn baseball's season ends with walk-off loss in Gainesville Super Regional finale

By Nathan King | Sports Editor | June 12

Auburn ends its 2018 campaign at 43-23.

Auburn celebrates after a walk-off single by Luke Jarvis against Florida during the ninth inning of an NCAA Super Regional college baseball game Sunday, June 10, 2018, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Matt Stamey)

Jarvis' walk-off lifts Auburn past Florida, forces winner-take-all in Gainesville Super Regional

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | June 10

Auburn and Florida will play at 7:30 p.m. CST Monday in a winner-take-all game for a berth in the College World Series.

Casey Mize walks off the field during Auburn Baseball vs. Texas A&M on Thursday, May 24, 2018 in Hoover, Ala.

No. 1 Florida blows past Mize, Auburn in opener of Gainesville Super Regional

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | June 9

Casey Mize lasted just five innings and allowed six runs, his second such start in the last month, while walking a career-high four batters and striking out five.

More speed: Auburn adds receiver Ja’Varrius Johnson to 2019 class

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | June 8

Auburn’s receiving corps just keeps getting much deeper and much faster.