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2014 FALL PRACTICE: Offensive line starter, two backups sit out Day 5

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 5

Auburn hit the field in full pads for the first time Tuesday, but it was missing faces who caught the headlines from practice.

Jeremy Johnson as quarterback.Sarah May/ ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR

2014 FALL PRACTICE: Quarterbacks share time, freshmen impress on Day 4

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | August 4

Auburn hit the field for day four of fall practice in shells during the media viewing portion of practice. Of note, a number of Tigers fielded punts early in the practice.

Basketball scheduled for midnight clash with Colorado as part of ESPN 24-Hour Tip Off

August 4

Midnight Madness will take on a whole new meaning for Auburn fans this basketball season.

Justin Garrett practicing on day one of Fall practice. Sarah May/ ASSISTANT PHOTO EDITOR

Garrett already in 'mid-season form' ahead of potential bounce back season

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 4

Junior Star safety Justin Garrett isn't dragging his feet in his return to the field. One year after foot injuries cut his promising 2013 season short, Garrett is looking to make up for lost time in fall practice.

Football picks up 2016 commitment from son of ex-Tiger running back

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | August 4

On Monday, Auburn picked up another 2016 commitment from Stephen Davis Jr, son of former Auburn running back Stephen Davis Sr.

VIDEO: Press Conference | Gus Malzahn, Ryan Grant, Cameron Artis-Payne, Chad Slade, Ladarius Owens

By Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | August 3

Auburn Tigers discuss practice and their thoughts on the upcoming football season.

True freshman Smith catches attention, likened to 'Drago' after first practices

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | August 2

Auburn still has options to replace former left tackle and first-round NFL draft pick Greg Robinson.

Peyton Barber (Contributed by Lauren Barnard)

New faces add extra competition to running back battle

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 2

With the opening of fall practice, new faces are in the Auburn backfield looking to catch the eye of head coach Gus Malzahn and the rest of Auburn's coaching staff.

Jonathon Mincy flexes for Auburn's fans during the Tigers' blowout win at Tennessee last season.

Marshall and Mincy will not start season opener against Arkansas

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | August 1

Senior quarterback Nick Marshall and senior cornerback Jonathan Mincy will not start in game one of the 2014 season against Arkansas, according to head coach Gus Malzahn.

All-SEC guard Kozan out for season after offseason back surgery

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 1

Sophomore All-SEC guard Alex Kozan will miss the 2014 season after undergoing back surgery to treat an injury sustained while working out in the offseason, according to head coach Gus Malzahn.

Auburn ranked No. 5 in preseason Coaches Poll

July 31

After a breakout SEC Championship season, Auburn football will start the 2014 season ranked No. 5 in the preseason Coaches Poll.

Football announces home-and-home series with Clemson for 2016, 2017

July 30

A clash of the gridiron Tigers will happen between Auburn and Clemson in both 2016 and 2017 per an announcement today.

Before the SEC Championship game, Dec. 7, 2013. (Zach Bland / Photographer)

Charter finalizing deal with ESPN to carry SEC Network

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | July 30

Fans will be able to watch their Auburn Tigers compete on the SEC Network via Charter Communications, a major telecommunications provider in Auburn, when the network is scheduled to launch Aug. 14.

OPINION: Tougher non-conference schedule would benefit the Tigers

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | July 29

Auburn fans have experienced the ups and downs of scheduling tough non-conference opponents. For every victory, such as Clemson in 2010 and Kansas State in 2007, there have been the nightmares of USC in 2003 and West Virginia in 2008. Non-conference games, whether at home, away or at a neutral site, are fun for not just fans, but players and coaches as well.

Frank 'The Big Hurt' Thomas puts a Tiger in Cooperstown

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | July 27

On Sunday, former Auburn slugger Frank Thomas was inducted into the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, becoming the first SEC player to be awarded with the honor.

Commissioner confident in thrust for Big Five conference autonomy

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | July 27

Southeastern Conference commissioner Mike Slive has been pushing for NCAA reform for years. He said he is now confident that his actions will pay off soon. Slive, speaking at the beginning of SEC Media Days in Hoover, did not mention the idea of the "Division IV."

Kim Evans was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in May 2013, but is now cancer free.

Women's golf coach makes cancer comeback

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | July 26

The moment she told the team she had cancer, Auburn women's golf head coach Kim Evans said she assured her players she would return.

'All-you-care-to-eat' Wellness Kitchen ready for fall semester

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | July 25

Auburn's newest "gamechanger" in student-athlete recruiting is ready for operation, according to athletic director Jay Jacobs.

Auburn Athletics create partnership to help end child hunger

By Brian Stultz | Campus Writer | July 25

Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs, PGA golfer Jason Dufner and Alabama Lt. Gov. Kay Ivey were on hand Friday at the Lee County Boys and Girls Club to announce the Auburn Athletics department partnership with the End Child Hunger in Alabama and Auburn's Hunger Solution Institute.

VIDEO: This Week in Sports | 7.25.14

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | July 25

Plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace and managing editor Justin Ferguson talk about everything Auburn sports in this last episode of the summer break.