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Jermaine Whitehead (#9) blocks. Auburn vs. Arkansas, August 30, 2014. (Emily Enfinger | Assistant Photo Editor)

DB Whitehead does not make trip to Kansas State

Auburn Starting safety Jermaine Whitehead did not make the trip to Kansas State with the team for Thursday night's game against the Wildcats. According to Jay Tate of Auburnsports.com, Whitehead did not board the bus to Columbus, Ga., with the rest of the team on Wednesday. Whitehead has been an impact player for the Tigers this year, with two interceptions in two games, including a pick-six against Arkansas. Nothing is known about why Whitehead didn't make the trip , or his future with the team.

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Old school vs. new school

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | September 18

All of college football will have their eyes on tonight's Big 12 versus SEC clash for a variety of reasons, whether that's fans who are interested in seeing a non-conference battle between two nationally-ranked teams or perhaps it's because of the many who simply are excited to watch how two of the most unique college football offenses match up with one another on a national stage where the college football playoff committee will be taking notes.

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OPINION: It's time for Auburn to upgrade Jordan-Hare

By Andrew Monson | Sports Writer | September 17

Following Auburn's first game against Arkansas, many things became clear: Jeremy Johnson is extremely overqualified as Auburn's backup quarterback, Duke Williams is a special player and Arkansas is much improved from last season. Perhaps most of all, though, is Jordan-Hare Stadium needs some updating.

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'Confident' Bray steps up as punt returner

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | September 13

Between competitions at running back and quarterback this offseason, the race to fill Chris Davis' return role was often overlooked. That competition may be over after senior wide receiver Quan Bray's 55-yard punt return for a touchdown against San Jose State Saturday night.

Cameron Artis-Payne (above, No. 44) and Corey Grant (below, No. 20) sprint in Auburn's season openers.

'Running Back U' returns to the Plains

By Kyle Van Fechtmann | Assistant Sports Editor | September 12

After their running unit led the country in rushing yards last season, and after Tre Mason declared for the NFL Draft following his record-breaking season, many began to question how Auburn's 2014 rushing attack would be. After two games, it looks like 'Running Back U' is back once again, thanks to Cameron Artis-Payne, Corey Grant, the offensive line and head coach Gus Malzahn's offensive system.

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