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Equestrian pulls out close victory over No. 9 Texas A&M

By Pierce Quinn | Sports Writer | November 7

On a day that celebrated the official opening of a new million dollar facility, the No. 4 Auburn Tigers equestrian team bounced back from a tough loss against South Carolina last month with an 11-9 victory over No. 9 Texas A&M Friday.

Equestrian Team celebrates the opening of new covered arena

By Pierce Quinn | Sports Writer | November 7

"We're making our mission to be the best athletic experience that a student athlete can have here at Auburn," equestrian head coach Gregg Williams said. "We want this to be the best equestrian experience that a horse and rider can ever have at any university."

Basketball sells out season tickets as Pearl era begins

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 7

For the first time since 1999, Auburn has sold out its allotment of season tickets (5,800), the school announced Friday.

VIDEO: This Week in Sports | 11.7.14

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor , Eric Wallace | Sports Writer and Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor | November 7

This week, plainsman sports editor Eric Wallace and assistant sports editor Kyle Van Fechtmann review and preview everything Auburn sports.

"Do it for KT': Top returning scorer KT Harrell a leader on team of newcomers

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 7

"Me and (Pearl) have talked a lot, and I think he wants me to be the leader of this team," Harrell said. "He wants a lot of the seniors to lead. I take on that challenge. I've been working on it every day in practice, and it's a role I accept."

OPINION: Yellow is the new black

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | November 7

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

Hudson and Donaldson to headline Hudson Family Foundation Home Run Derby

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 5

Recent World Series champion Tim Hudson and American League All-Star Josh Donaldson, who both spent their college days on the Plains, will headline the 11th annual Hudson Family Foundation Home Run Derby on Friday, Nov. 21 at Plainsman Park.

Georgia football tickets go quick

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | November 5

The Auburn Ticket Office sold all of the remaining tickets for the Tigers' away football game against Georgia Saturday, Nov. 15 at Sanford Stadium Wednesday morning.

Auburn holds on to third spot in first CFB Playoff rankings

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 4

The second College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday night and Auburn stayed put in the third spot following a road win against Ole Miss on Saturday.

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."

VIDEO: Malzahn, Artis-Payne discuss Texas A&M, Heisman candidacies

November 4

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn and SEC leading-rusher Cameron Artis-Payne discussed a number of topics at Tuesday's press conference, from the offense's growing confidence to the Heisman candidacies of Artis-Payne and Nick Marshall.

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.

Frost named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

November 3

On the season, Frost is third overall in tackles for the Tigers with 46. He also has six tackles-for-loss, 2.5 sacks, three forced fumbles and one recovery.