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OPINION: Yellow is the new black

Auburn has risen to the top of the SEC leaderboard in a number of statistical categories in two seasons under head coach Gus Malzahn. Whether they are fielding the top rushing offense in 2013 and 2014 or topping the league in punt returns this season, Malzahn's Tigers top the conference in more than just the final standings. But Auburn has become an SEC leader in a startling new category this season: penalties.

Nick Marshall runs for a touchdown against Ole Miss at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR

OPINION: Auburn versus Texas A&M keys to the game

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 7

The term trap game is a cliche. I try to avoid using cliches, but I'm breaking my own rule in this case because that's exactly what Auburn has Saturday, Nov. 8, against Texas A&M. Auburn is in the middle of a national championship push and is running through one of the tougher schedules in the country, while the Aggies are having a down year after dominating South Carolina in the season opener and falling victim to a substantial amount of overhyping. It's the classic recipe for a trap game, but here are five things the Tigers can do to avoid an upset.

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Therezie regaining form after slow start

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | November 7

After earning preseason All-SEC Second Team honors, it seemed star safety Robenson Therezie would only build on a stellar junior season where he led the team in interceptions. But an eligibility issue in the preseason limited his practice reps leading up to the day before the season opener versus Arkansas. "It's in the past," Therezie said. "I'm just focused on getting back to the old me. God blessed me and gave me another opportunity, so I'm going to take advantage of it."

Brandon Fulse and Tre Mason celebrate an Auburn touchdown. Anna Grafton / PHOTO EDITOR

Fulse seeks more reps at H-back

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | November 6

Shortly after Auburn's loss to Florida State in the national championship game, Brandon Fulse told tight ends coach Scott Fountain he wanted to take on a bigger role for the Tigers in 2014. The senior said he wants to fill Jay Prosch's shoes at H-back.

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Roc is gaining offense's trust

By Patrick Lucas | Sports Writer | November 6

Eight games into his first season, Roc Thomas is starting to show why he was a top-five running back recruit in most major rankings. Although he wasn't utilized early in the season, Thomas' increased role in Auburn's offense is apparent.

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Whitaker: a leader on and off the field

By Pierce Quinn | Sports Writer | November 6

When defensive tackle Jeffrey Whitaker had surgery on his right knee before the 2013 season, he said he was hoping he could return later in the year. However, he wasn't able to make it back, redshirting his senior year while having to watch Auburn's magical run to the national championship from the sideline. Heading into the 2014 season, Whitaker approached his final season with a chance to lead the team back to the title game while realizing they are no longer the underdogs.

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Frost and McKinzy steppin' up on defense

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 4

"Me and Frost are trying to take it upon ourselves to make those linebacker plays that those great guys made when they came through Auburn," McKinzy said. "I feel like we're doing pretty well at that. We take us being on the field at the same time pretty serious. We feel like, when we're on the field at the same time, we have a great chemistry. When I'm wrong, he makes me right. When he's wrong, I make him right. I feel like that's how it has to be."

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Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall named a semi-finalist for Davey O'Brien Award

By Patrick Lucas | Sports Writer | November 4

Auburn's star quarterback Nick Marshall has been announced as a semifinalist for the Davey O'Brien Award. The award is meant to honor the nation's top quarterback. Marshall is one of 16 finalists for the award, and one of four quarterbacks from the SEC. In addition to Marshall, the SEC semifinalists include: Bo Wallace (Ole Miss), Blake Sims (Alabama), and Dak Prescott (Mississippi State). Marshall has thrown for 1357 yards in eight games which gives him an average of 169.6 yards per game. He has 13 passing touchdowns to only four interceptions on the year.

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Auburn moves up to third in the AP Poll, Amway Coaches Poll

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 2

Following a 35-31 over Ole Miss in Oxford Saturday, Auburn moved up to number 3 in this week's AP Poll and Amway Coaches Poll. That's up one spot from last week. The Tigers move ahead of archival Alabama, who dropped to 4 after a bye. Currently, the Tigers also hold the number 3 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings as well as the Amway Coaches Poll. The CFP rankings for this week will be released Tuesday night.

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