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Malzahn releases depth chart for Washington State game

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | August 28

With a little more than 72 hours left until the kickoff of Saturday's game against the visiting Washington State Cougars, head coach Gus Malzahn released his team's two-deep depth chart Wednesday afternoon.

Veteran Tigers squad strives for return to NCAAs in 2013

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 28

The Auburn University women's volleyball team sets off its 2013 season Friday, Aug. 30, in St. Louis for the first round of the Marcia E. Hamilton Classic.

Six Auburn players named to All-SEC preseason team

By Kyle Van Fechtmann / Sports Writer | August 27

Six Auburn football players landed spots on the All-SEC preseason teams.

Nick Marshall shows strong leadership

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 27

Being in a four-way battle for a position in big time college football can be an intimidating process.

Defense prepares for Cougars' dynamic passing, developing run game

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 27

With kickoff to the 2013 football season less than a week away, Auburn defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson said he wants his defense prepared, not only for Washington State's potent passing attack, but also its developing run game.

Freshman Focus: Five-star defensive end Lawson set to make early impact

By Eric Wallace | Sports Writer | August 27

On the heels of a prolific high school career, top freshman defensive end Carl Lawson brings elite pass rushing ability to an Auburn defense that finished 74th nationally in sacks in 2012.

Tigers Cap Successful Week in Paradise

By Taylor Jones | Sports Writer | August 27

The Auburn men's basketball team played two exhibition games in the Bahamas as part of the Bahamas Basketball Federation Summer of Thunder Tournament in early August.

Malzahn "comfortable" with team heading into week one

By Jeffrey Moore / SPORTS REPORTER | August 27

Saturday marks the official start of the Gus Malzahn era at Auburn, but at his weekly press conference Tuesday, Aug. 27, the first year head coach didn't seem to be feeling the pressure that comes along with the job. He feels "comfortable."

Sunday practice begins game week preparation

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 25

After winter workouts, summer practices and fall camp, game week is finally here and it's now time for the football team to take everything they have learned this offseason and condense it down and start preparing for their week one opponent Washington State.

Goalkeeper, Alyse Scott. Anna Grafton / PHOTO EDITOR

Goalkeepers shine in soccer's scoreless tie with Clemson

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | August 24

After an hour-and-a-half lightning delay and 110 minutes of action, nothing could separate the two teams of Tigers at the Auburn University Soccer Complex on Friday night.

Justin Garrett returns from injury

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 22

After news of two injuries earlier this week, there was finally good news on Thursday regarding injuries, as Justin Garret was able to return to the field and participate in practice.

Tigers shift focus to Washington State as fall camp comes to a close

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | August 20

With Wednesday being the first day of classes on the 2013-14 academic calendar, the Auburn football team officially brought fall preseason camp to a close on Tuesday afternoon.

Ford, Jones to miss season opener for injury-riddled defense

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | August 19

While the Tigers have still been able to go to work during these last few days of heavy rain, the uncontrollable factor of injuries has taken its toll on the defense.

Nick Marshall is ready to move forward

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 18

After a competitive quarterback battle, that included four guys at the beginning of fall camp, it is finally Nick Marshall's job.

Soccer on target in exhibition win over Memphis

By Justin Ferguson | Managing Editor | August 17

The Auburn soccer team kicked off the 2013-14 athletics calendar in grand fashion on Saturday night with an exhibition win over a quality opponent.

Nick Marshall named starting quarterback

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 17

After 16 days of fall practice Gus Malzahn has named Nick Marshall as the starting quarterback, making him the seventh different opening-day starter in the last seven years.

Demetruce McNeal dismissed from the team following an arrest for possession of marijuana

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 17

Gus Malzahn has dismissed safety Demetruce McNeal from the team following an arrest for possession of marijuana.

Ricardo Louis is looking to impress in Saturday's scrimmage

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 16

In Auburn's second scrimmage, last Saturday, explosive plays were the highlight of the day. The majority of those explosive plays were the result of sophomore wide receiver Ricardo Louis' play.

Auburn softball coach hires son Corey Myers as assistant coach

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 16

One of the main reasons new head softball coach Clint Myers made the move from Arizona State to Auburn was the opportunity to coach with his sons. He made part of that opportunity official on Friday by hiring his son Corey Myers as an assistant coach for the Tigers.

Malzahn would like to name a starting quarterback before next Monday

By Will Gaines / SPORTS EDITOR | August 15

With a little more than two weeks before the first game against Washington State, head coach Gus Malzahn would prefer to name a starting quarterback no later than next Monday.