Sports

Heron named preseason Second Team All-SEC

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | November 10

Heron led the Tigers in scoring a season ago with 15.2 points per game and rebounding with 6.1 per game. He reached double figures in scoring in 31 of 32 games for the Tigers a season ago.

Breaking down Auburn's possible path to the College Football Playoff

By Zach Tantillo | Sports Writer | November 10

After the latest College Football Rankings were released, No. 10 Auburn has been put in a position unlike any other team.

Athletic director Jay Jacobs set to step down next year after succession of scandals hits athletics

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief , Will Sahlie | Sports Editor and Sam Willoughby | Community Editor | November 10

Longtime athletic director Jay Jacobs' tenure at Auburn Athletics is coming to an end, several sources close to the decision have confirmed / the University announced late Friday afternoon following several days of chatter surrounding the impending decision. Jacobs, who has spent over a decade leading Auburn's $100 million athletic machine, is retiring from his position, an announcement from Jacobs circulating in booster circles said.

Auburn receivers increasing production after Kyle Davis dismissal

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter and Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | November 9

“[Davis] has worked extremely hard,” Malzahn said. “He is one of those guys who really wants the ball and he attacks the ball.”

Tigers hope to turn away from recent history against Georgia

By Bennett Page | Sports Writer | November 8

This Saturday, Auburn will attempt to turn the tide on a series that hasn’t treated them kindly in recent years.

Malzahn: 'This is one we have been waiting on'

By Tyler Roush | Sports Reporter | November 8

“Our team, we took the next step,” Malzahn said. “I’m proud of where we’re at.”

Auburn looks to move on from exhibition loss

By Peter Santo | Sports Writer | November 8

There’s nowhere to go but up for Auburn basketball after last Thursday’s overtime loss to Division II Barry.

Federal grand jury indicts Chuck Person on six felony counts in NCAA basketball probe; Person fired

By Chip Brownlee | Editor-in-chief | November 8

A federal grand jury impaneled in New York has indicted suspended associate head basketball coach Chuck Person on six different bribery and wire fraud charges.

Auburn jumps into Top 10 of CFP rankings

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | November 7

Auburn moved up four spots this week in the College Football Playoff rankings, jumping from No. 14 to No. 10.

Kickoff time announced for Deep South's Oldest Rivalry

By Will Sahlie | Sports Editor | November 7

Auburn and Georgia will kickoff at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS on Nov. 11.

Auburn to host Hofstra in first round of NCAA Tournament

By Staff Report | November 7

The Auburn soccer team earned its fourth straight and 15th overall NCAA Tournament appearance Monday afternoon and will take on Hofstra in the first round Friday.

Wesley's Tale of the Tape: Auburn at Texas A&M

By Wesley Foster | Sports Writer | November 6

The Auburn Tigers took the field against Texas A&M in a bright and early SEC west matchup last weekend.

Braden Smith, Aidan Marshall named SEC Players of the Week

By Nathan King | Assistant Sports Editor | November 6

Auburn senior right guard Braden Smith and true freshman punter Aidan Marshall have been named SEC Offensive Lineman and SEC Freshman of the Week, respectively, announced by the conference Monday morning. Smith tallied a season-high 13 blocks, including eight that resulted in either a first down or a touchdown.