Sports

Auburn offense faces a stiff test in Alabama defense

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 30

The Crimson Tide ranks third in the country and first in the SEC in points and yards allowed per game.

Smith's tip not enough to turn the Tide

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 30

The pass appeared to be just out of the reach of Jason Smith, but the receiver tipped the ball twice, ran by Alabama safety Eddie Jackson and had nothing but green grass — the same turf Ricardo Louis traversed two years ago — between him and a touchdown.

Auburn lets opportunities to win slip away in 29-13 loss to Alabama in the Iron Bowl

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 28

The Tigers, despite being a few plays away from turning the tide, were outgained 465-260, as Alabama running back Derrick Henry piled up 271 by himself.

Volleyball falls in five sets to No. 24 Kentucky

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | November 28

Auburn closed out the regular season with yet another five-set match, this time falling to the 24th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington.

Auburn explodes for 119 points, downs Northwestern State

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 28

Auburn dropped the fourth-most points and second-most three-point field goals in program history Friday night, downing Northwestern State 119-81.

An oral history of the 2010 Iron Bowl: "The Camback"

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 26

“If they don’t win the national championship, the biggest thrill they get is making sure we don’t win it."

Auburn defense tasked with stopping Heisman Trophy favorite in Iron Bowl

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 25

Derrick Henry is currently the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy, as he has rushed for 1,526 yards and a nation-leading 21 touchdowns this season.

Carlson named a finalist for Lou Groza Award

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 25

Carlson was named a finalist for the Lou Groza Award — awarded annually to the nation’s best place-kicker — on Tuesday.

Will Muschamp prepared to face former boss Nick Saban in Iron Bowl

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 25

Muschamp was on Alabama coach Nick Saban’s staff from 2001-05, and he said the two coaches still maintain a close relationship outside of football season.

Junior quarterback Cam Newton celebrates with the Auburn student section after Auburn's Iron Bowl win. (Charlie Timberlake/ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR)

Cam Newton to be on the sidelines as honorary coach for the Iron Bowl

By Sam Butler | Sports Editor | November 23

The former Auburn quarterback will be on the sidelines Saturday, as his Carolina Panthers have a bye week.

Q&A with swimmer Joe Patching

By Meredith Brito | Sports Writer | November 23

Where are you from? “I was born in a town called Ascot, England which is about an hour out west of London." What was the transition from moving to another country like for you? “It was actually relatively easy.

Bammers behind barn doors

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 23

Once a year, whether in Tuscaloosa or Auburn, fans of the Tigers and the Tide alike are forced to follow their troops into battle and cross behind enemy lines.

A Rivalry like no other

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | November 23

Why is the Iron Bowl so special to the state of Alabama.

Auburn falls 2-0 to Florida State in the Sweet 16

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 22

A historic season that saw Auburn go 16-6-1 ended in a loss to the defending national champions in Tallahassee, Florida, on Sunday.

Auburn dominates Arkansas in home finale

By Nathan Deal | Sports Writer | November 22

The Auburn Tigers cruised past the Arkansas Razorbacks, 3-0, at Auburn Arena on Sunday afternoon.

Auburn's offense opens up in 56-34 win over Idaho

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 21

The Tigers have now achieved bowl eligibility in every year of Gus Malzahn's tenure as coach, and will now turn their attention to the Iron Bowl.

Auburn holds off Ole Miss in five sets

By Bailey Rogers | Sports Writer | November 21

Auburn downed the Rebels in five sets in the Tigers' penultimate home game of the season.

Bowers, Dunans lead Auburn to blowout win over Georgia Southern

By Evan McCullers | Assistant Sports Editor | November 21

Cinmeon Bowers was back to his double-double ways on Friday night, but his points came from the unlikeliest of places. Bowers picked up nine of his team-leading 15 points from the free throw line against Georgia Southern, as Auburn cruised to a 92-62 victory. “I’ve really improved,” Bowers said.

Tigers advance to first Sweet 16 in program history with 3-2 overtime win against Texas Tech

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 20

The Tigers advanced on a game-winning overtime goal from senior Logan Beal to secure a spot against Florida State.

Goalkeeper Alyse Scott named to SEC Community Service Team

By Emily Shoffit | Sports Editor | November 20

The redshirt junior was named to the team for the second time in her career, the first being in 2013.