Sports

Day-After Dissection: Georgia

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | November 13

Rarely does writing a "day-after dissection" piece actually feel like a literal dissection. Then again, rarely does a Gus Malzahn offense go an entire half without so much as gaining a first down, let alone in a game with national championship hopes on the line. Auburn now finds themselves at 7-3 and firmly out of the playoff picture.

Auburn plummets in polls following loss

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 13

Auburn's third loss has cost them. After falling 13-7 at Georgia on Saturday, the Tigers took a nosedive in both the AP and Coaches' Polls, dropping out of the top 10 in each. They plummeted to No. 16 in the Coaches' Poll, and fell to No. 18 in the AP Poll. Auburn was No. 8 in both polls last week, and was No. 9 in the College Football Playoff rankings.

Anemic offense dooms Auburn in 13-7 loss to Georgia

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 12

Sean White went just 6-for-20, and Auburn didn't pick up a first down in the second half.

Auburn defense failed by the offense again at Georgia

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | November 12

For the first few weeks of Auburn's 2016 campaign, the offense struggled to establish its identity while the defense did all it could to save the day.

Notebook: Offensive woes, Injuries mounting

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 12

Not much went right for Auburn in the 13-7 loss to Georgia.

Sharp shooting Tigers earn season-opening win

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | November 12

The Auburn men's basketball team opened the 2016-17 season with a victory against North Florida.

Veronica Eder moves on to NCAA Cross Country Championships

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | November 12

Eder finished second in the women's meet to secure her spot in nationals.

Preview: Pearl and Tigers welcome mid-major North Florida

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | November 11

After an exhibition victory over in state division II opponent Montevallo last week, Bruce Pearl and the Tigers look pick up their first win on Friday as they host North Florida. Many consider Auburn's 2016-2017 schedule to be one of the toughest in the conference.

Coach Williams- Flournoy. Marquette vs Auburn at Auburn, AL. Dec 2, 2014. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

Williams-Flournoy, Auburn pick up three key signees

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | November 10

Auburn signed three skilled post players in yesterday's signing period.

Volleyball falls to Bama

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | November 9

Auburn returned to action Wednesday night as they traveled to Tuscaloosa to take on the Crimson Tide of Alabama.

Sean White 'full speed ahead' for showdown at Georgia

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 9

White won't be limited in any way come game time, and the coaches won't hold back in their playcalling.

Kamryn Pettway returns to practice, status for Georgia uncertain

By Nathan Deal | Sports Reporter | November 9

Auburn running back Kamryn Pettway, who injured his left leg in the No. 9 Tigers' 23-16 win over Vanderbilt, dressed out for practice on Wednesday, offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee confirmed during his weekly press conference.

Trio of Tigers claim SEC weekly honors following dual win over Alabama

November 9

Following victories over rival Alabama for the 10th ranked Tigers last week, a trio of Auburn swimmers have been awarded SEC weekly honors.

Softball signs eight in top recruiting class

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 9

Following back-to-back trips to the Women's College World Series, the Auburn softball coaching staff has pieced together another elite recruiting class for the 2018 season.

Auburn cruises to exhibition win over Montevallo

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | November 9

Bruce Pearl's new-look Auburn Tigers basketball team opened their 2016 season in style Friday night.

Pearl and Tigers have historic early signing period

By Jack Winchester | Sports Reporter | November 9

College basketball's early signing period has begun, and Bruce Pearl and the Tigers are on pace to have a historic day after the latest signing of Austin Wiley and Davion Mitchell.

Auburn women set to begin season Friday

By Will Sahlie | Sports Writer | November 9

Auburn looks to build off their 2015 success as they tip off their season Friday.

Behind Enemy Bylines: Georgia

November 9

John Durham, the Assistant Sports Editor at The Red and Black, answered a few questions from The Plainsman about Auburn's matchup with Georgia this Saturday.

'Adversity'-filled win helps Auburn turn focus to Georgia

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 8

Gus Malzahn praised his team's guts and courage in coming back to beat an upstart Vanderbilt team, and now the Tigers turn their focus to Georgia, a place they haven't won at since 2005.

With the two 'quarterbacks' of the defense out, Darrell Williams stepped up

By Sam Butler | Assistant Sports Editor | November 8

Williams 'had his plate full,' Kevin Steele said. Williams had to play three separate linebacker positions throughout the game as the defense adjust to various packages.