Sports

Here to stay: Gus Malzahn parries Arkansas with new contract, promises 'best is yet to come'

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | December 7

To many, a return to Arkansas was a no-brainer for Malzahn, with the way Auburn's season had been going.

Auburn lands 2 defensive linemen on All-SEC Freshman team

By Jake Wright | Sports Writer | December 7

Nick Coe and Big Kat Bryant were named to the Freshman All-SEC Team on Thursday. The team was voted on by SEC coaches.

'I love you guys': Auburn awards scholarship to walk-on Patrick Keim

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | December 7

"The only thing I want at Auburn is to give you guys the opportunity to win."

Auburn races past overmatched Gardner-Webb

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | December 7

“That’s the best defensive effort from start to finish we’ve had in a long time.”

Column: Retaining Gus Malzahn the right move for Auburn

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | December 6

Seven weeks ago, Auburn was left for dead after a loss to LSU. Now, the future looks incredibly bright on The Plains.

Johnson named Offensive Player of the Year; six Auburn players named All-SEC

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | December 5

Kerryon Johnson, Braden Smith, Jeff Holland and Daniel Carlson were named All-SEC First Team while Carlton Davis and Jarrett Stidham were named to the second team.

Hugo Gonzalez sets school records, wins SEC Swimmer of the Week

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | December 5

It was a weekend to remember for Hugo Gonzalez. The freshman from Spain was named SEC Swimmer of the Week after winning three events, setting three school records, and collecting three NCAA automatic qualifying times at the Georgia Invitational.

Auburn opens as 10-point favorite over UCF in Peach Bowl

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | December 4

Despite getting blasted in its conference championship by a bitter rival, Auburn still has a chance to turn in a successful 2017 campaign.

Auburn forward Chuma Okeke named SEC Freshman of the Week

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | December 4

In four of his last six games, Okeke has scored in double figures.

Gus Malzahn to remain at Auburn

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | December 4

Auburn’s head coach has signed a new contract with the Tigers after discussing returning to his home state of Arkansas to fill the Razorbacks’ coaching vacancy.

Malzahn ready for a 'challenge' in Peach Bowl

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | December 4

“We’re very excited about playing in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl against a very good Central Florida team."

Auburn continues rebounding streak, defeats George Mason

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | December 4

A game of runs defined a close 16-point victory for Auburn on Sunday.

Auburn No. 7 in final CFP rankings, will play No. 12 UCF in the Peach Bowl

By Sumner Martin | Sports Writer | December 3

Auburn is headed back to Atlanta.

LIVE BLOG: SEC Championship

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | December 3

After taking down its second top-ranked team in three weeks, Auburn travels to Atlanta for a rematch of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry in the SEC Championship. In the two teams’ previous matchup, Auburn defeated Georgia 40-17 en route to a 12-point Iron Bowl victory against Alabama. Now ranked at No. 2 in the recent College Football Playoff rankings, Auburn will hope to have the same success against a dynamic running back tandem for the Bulldogs.