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Undefeated Tigers prepare for Chattanooga

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | November 4

Rolling off a 51-31 win over Ole Miss that saw junior quarterback Cam Newton collect his first receiving touchdown, No. 2 Auburn (9-0, 6-0 SEC) prepares for its 2010 Homecoming bout against Tennessee-Chattanooga (5-3, 4-2 Southern Conference).

Barber leads golf to glory on the green

By Eric Yabor / WRITER | November 4

Blayne Barber, Auburn's redshirt sophomore golfer, almost never made it to the Plains.Just a few years ago, he was at the University of Central Florida with no intentions of transferring.

Soccer season a success despite no nationals bid

By Katie Brown / WRITER | November 4

While the season may be winding down for the men's club soccer team, the future remains bright."Although we did not make nationals like we expected to, I think this season has really shown some promise for the years to come," said junior forward Brian Boyett, president of the team.

People of the Plains

By Mary Gillman / WRITER | November 4

Robbi Beauchamp turns grief into a battle against cancer in honor of her beloved sister-in-law

Bass sports club places twice at regionals

By Emily Adams / Photo Editor | November 4

The bass sports club earned third- and 10th- place finishes at the Southeast regional championship in the National Guard FLW College Fishing Tournament Oct. 21-23 at Lake Monroe, Fla.

McGhee brings best out of women's basketball

By Rachel Shirey / WRITER | November 4

Assistant women's basketball coach Carla McGhee shoots to make a difference in the team both on and off the court.McGhee has been assistant coach for three seasons.Before coming to Auburn, she worked in the WNBA office and later coached for South Carolina.

Staying on track

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | November 4

Before the season started, I predicted the Tigers would go 10-2 with losses to either Arkansas or LSU at home and Alabama in the Iron Bowl, but fortunately, that's not the way it turned out.The Tigers are 9-0 and look to make a run at a conference, maybe even a national, title.Auburn convincingly beat Ole Miss 51-31, in a game which saw several big plays from players other than Cameron Newton.Demond Washington had a 95-yard punt return for a touchdown, Onterio McCalebb had a 68-yard touchdown run, and Michael Dyer had a 30-yarder to throw in the mix.Dyer led the Tigers with 180 rushing yards, making it the third game he's rushed for at least 100 yards or more.Dyer's 180 yards ranks third for most yards in a game by an Auburn freshman, and his 723 yards on the season trails Bo Jackson's freshman year running record by only 106 yards.Washington earned SEC Co-Special Teams Player of the Week and Paul Hornung's Most Versatile Performances of the Week honors after a great showing against the Rebels.Washington returned five kickoffs for 176 yards, including a 95-yard return for a touchdown in the second quarter.His return for a touchdown was only the second of his career, while his 176 return yards are the third most in a game in Auburn history.Defensively, Washington had six tackles, intercepted a pass and had a pass break up.This performance showed the Tigers can still win even if teams contain Newton, something of importance if the Tigers want a shot at any title.Saturday marks the 97th observance and 84th homecoming game for Auburn.Auburn won its 18th straight Homecoming game last year, breaking the record for the longest streak in school history, which had been set from 1953-69.Auburn has scored 25 or more points in 23 of the last 27 Homecoming games.This week a 5-3 Chattanooga team is coming to the Plains.Second-year Chattanooga coach Russ Huesman has the Moc football program heading in the right direction after a 6-5 record his first year as coach.The performance marked the Moc's first winning season since 2005 and earned Huesman 2009 Southern Conference Coach of the Year honors.The Mocs are coming off a 49-35 loss against Elon, and things aren't looking any better this week.Auburn has the nation's second-best offense, averaging 496.2 yards per game and will most likely play most of the second half with freshmen and the second string.Key players for the Mocs include junior wide receiver Joel Bradford and freshman defensive back Kadeem Wise.Bradford ranks first among Football Championship Subdivision schools in receiving yards and is fourth in receptions.Bradford hauled in 66 passes for 1,027 yards and seven scores, while Wise is tied for second nationally with six interceptions.Auburn should easily win this one and get ready for the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry.

Auburn leads Ole Miss at half time

By Brian Woodham / Associate Copy Editor | October 30

OXFORD, Miss. - Auburn capitalized on a failed fourth down conversion by Ole Miss from its own 41 yard line by kicking a 35-yard field goal to give Auburn a 34-17 lead.

No. 2 Propels Auburn to No. 1

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

As the much-anticipated Bowl Championship Series rankings came out Sunday, many Auburn fans saw something they never dreamed they would see.

Masoli's versatility biggest threat to Tigers

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

As the No. 1 Tigers prepare to head to Ole Miss, coach Gene Chizik said the team's focus is on opposing quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.

Volleyball seeks tournament bid

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

The Auburn volleyball team (16-8, 7-5 SEC) is coming off a tough loss against the LSU Tigers (19-2, 10-2 SEC), but is trying to finish strong and earn its first tournament bid, starting Friday in Knoxville, Tenn., against the Lady Volunteers.

Byrum kicks Vaughn out of a record

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

Early in the second quarter of Saturday's game, senior place kicker Wes Byrum kicked a now routine 42-yard field goal.But this field goal was not routine.

Masoli's versatility biggest threat to Tigers

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

As the No. 1 Tigers prepare to head to Ole Miss, coach Gene Chizik said the team's focus is on opposing quarterback Jeremiah Masoli.

Cricket club grows, finds success

By Blake Hamilton / ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

Ask a member of the Cricket Club about how much the team has grown the last six years, and you'll hear anything but chirps.Though officially chartered in January, the team has been playing in Auburn since 2004.

Clayton brings consistency to defense

By Courtney Smith / WRITER | October 28

When he steps out on the field, this giant is anything but gentle.At 6 feet 3 inches and almost 300 pounds, defensive lineman Zach Clayton is a formidable opponent for any quarterback to face.

Fairley makes an impact defensively

By Crystal Cole / SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

Leading Auburn's defensive line this season is junior tackle Nick Fairley.Fairley leads the SEC and is ranked third nationally in tackles for loss at 17.

Championship goals are in sight

By Nick Van Der Linden / ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR | October 28

In 1998, the college football world decided to create the Bowl Championship series, also known as the BCS, which was designed to always pit No. 1 against No. 2 in the national championship game.

Winning makes tickets pricey

By Sara Weeks / WRITER | October 28

After the win against LSU Saturday, Auburn's rankings in the polls are not the only thing going up. Auburn Football ticket prices are also sky rocketing to as high as more than $1,000.On websites such as Stub Hub, Ticket Luck and Facebook Marketplace, prices for tickets are continuing to climb.