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Marshall named semifinalist for Maxwell Award

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | November 3

Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall has been named a semifinalist for college football's Maxwell Award, which is presented annually to the nation's top player.

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.

Sammie Coates steps up in clutch situations

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | November 1

Nick Marshall looked to his go-to number one target last season, Sammie Coates, in crucial situations in the Saturday, Nov. 1 35-31 road victory at No. 4 Ole Miss.

VIDEO: Malzahn, Marshall and Tigers talk road victory over No. 4 Ole Miss

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | November 1

No. 3 Auburn's College Football Playoff hopes are alive after their 35-31-shootout victory at No. 4 Ole Miss.

Auburn survives road game with major playoff implications

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | November 1

No. 3 Auburn's College Football Playoff hopes are alive after their 35-31-shootout victory at No. 4 Ole Miss. After their quick touchdown opening drive, Auburn could not continue its momentum for the majority of the first half as their 10 penalties for 105 yards proved to be costly for the Tigers.

Sammie Coates catches a touchdown pass from Nick Marshall. #AUBvsMISS

Ole Miss leads Auburn 17-14 after first half filled with penalties

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | November 1

After their quick touchdown opening drive, Auburn could not continue its momentum for the majority of the first half as their 10 penalties for 105 yards proved to be costly for the Tigers.

Swimming and diving tops Alabama and LSU on the road

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | November 1

The Auburn swimming and diving team defeated two of its SEC rivals at the Alabama Aquatic Center in Tuscaloosa Saturday. The Auburn women's team (5-0, 3-0 SEC) defeated Alabama 174-126, and LSU 176-124, while the men's team (2-1, 2-0 SEC) defeated Alabama, 167-133 and LSU, 225-75.

2015 Auburn football schedule

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | November 1

Although we just passed the halfway point of the 2014 football season, the SEC released Auburn's 2015 schedule tonight, which features yet another Thursday night game on the road and three home games at Jordan-Hare Stadium in November to end the regular season.

Cross Country finishes third overall at the SEC Championships

By C.J. Holmes | Sports Writer | October 31

The Auburn men's cross country team finished third at the SEC Championships on Friday at the Harry Pritchett Running Course.

Former Auburn swimmer selected as Rhodes Scholar finalist

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | October 31

A former Auburn swimmer has been selected for an opportunity to study at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Senior biomedical sciences major TJ Leon joined Auburn graduate Azeem Ahmed as the second Auburn student finalist for the Rhodes scholarship this year, the university announced Thursday. As the 2013-14 team captain, Leon was named 2014 SEC Men's Swimming and Diving Male Scholar Athlete of the Year. He also helped the Tigers win the NCAA title in 2013 by swimming on the 200 freestyle relay team. The five-time All-American was an Olympic Trials Qualifier in 2012.

VIDEO: This Week in Sports | 10.31.14

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor , Kris Sims | Multimedia Editor and David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | October 31

This week plainsman assistant sports editor Kyle Van Fechtmann and sports reporter David McKinney analyze Auburn's upcoming football game against Ole Miss and Auburn soccer's success.

Pearl summons inner Malzahn at 'The Pearl Jam'

By Patrick Lucas | Sports Writer | October 30

In an attempt to garner hype for a season that some have said will be the start of a new era in Auburn Basketball, the basketball staff decided to open practice to students and fans for a night dubbed "The Pearl Jam."

Mason ready for SEC competition

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | October 30

The nation's leading returning scorer knew he could put up big numbers again in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, but came to the SEC because he wanted to test his talents against the best.

Editorial: Coaches, get your heads out of the game

By Editorial Staff | Fall 2014 | October 30

Bruce Pearl became the head basketball coach last April and has already established himself as one of the most involved coaches on campus. In an attempt to stir interest in Auburn's basketball program, Pearl has often been seen throughout campus participating in different events.

No shakers with stick handles allowed at Ole Miss

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | October 29

Auburn fans making the trip to Oxford this weekend will not be able to carry shakers with stick handles into Vaught-Hemingway Stadium Saturday night for the Tigers' matchup with No. 4 Ole Miss.

A view of Lake Saugahatchee from the 18th green of the Lake course at Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Grand National.

Auburn's Sophia Schubert wins Alamo Invitational

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | October 29

Auburn's Sophia Schubert shot a seven-under-par Tuesday to win the individual competition at the Alamo Invitational at Brigg Ranch Golf Club.

Club Soccer ready for regionals

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | October 29

The Auburn men's club soccer team wrapped up their regular season Sunday, Oct. 19, with a 2-0 win over Memphis and now looks forward to regionals in North Carolina this weekend.

Nova gazes out over the stadium after her traditional pre-game flight around Jordan-Hare.

Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR

Auburn gets third spot in first CFB Playoff rankings

By David McKinney | Assistant Sports Editor | October 28

The first ever College Football Playoff rankings were released Tuesday night and Auburn took the third spot. Filling out the rest of the top four were Mississippi State at 1, Florida State at 2 and Ole Miss at 4. So, if the season were to end today, Auburn would be participating in this year's inaugural playoff by way of a match up against last year's national championship opponent Florida State.

Gus Malzahn reacts to beating South Carolina.

Raye May / PHOTO EDITOR

Malzahn talks Rebel defense on his 49th birthday

By Derek Thompson | Sports Reporter | October 28

Head coach Gus Malzahn talked about a stout Ole Miss defense on his 49th birthday at his weekly press conference Tuesday. It will be the first ever meeting of top-10 teams in Oxford, Mississippi as Auburn (6-1, 3-1 SEC) takes on Ole Miss (7-1, 4-1 SEC) Saturday at 6 p.m. The Rebels' defense has scored almost as many touchdowns as they have allowed this season.

Kala Faulkner. Anna Grafton / PHOTO EDITOR

Kala Faulkner named SEC Defensive Player of the Week

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | October 28

Auburn defender Kala Faulkner was named SEC Defensive Player of the Week and was selected to TopDrawerSoccer.com's Team of the Week following her performances against Mississippi State and Alabama this past weekend. This is the first award for the junior in her career, and the first time since 2012 that an Auburn player has been awarded SEC Defensive Player of the Week.