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Clutch interceptions and sacks can't save Auburn from fourth straight SEC loss

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | October 19

Despite an all-out performance from Auburn’s defense on Saturday night — including two clutch interceptions, nine tackles for loss, and the stifling of one of the best running backs in the nation — Auburn still ended up on the wrong side of a double-overtime loss to Missouri.

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. No. 16 Missouri

By Sports Staff | October 18

Auburn is continuing the hunt for its first SEC win of the season this week. Here's what our staff thinks about the matchup between Auburn and No. 16 Missouri, complete with score predictions and analysis.

Auburn’s young core helped lead to strong finishes in Crimson Classic

By Tyler Cox | Sports Writer | October 17

Auburn had a pair of sophomore runners show out in the Crimson Classic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where Nickson Chebbi and Camilia Gomes paved the way for impressive finishes. Chebbi ran a 23:22.40 in the men’s 8k race, finishing fourth overall and Gomes finished 14th overall in the women’s 6k with a time of 20:19.00.

Auburn shines in jumping seat and defeats Berry 7-3

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | October 17

The No. 3 Auburn equestrian team earned another strong result at home, defeating Berry College 7-3 in a single-discipline meet Friday afternoon at the Auburn Equestrian Center. The Tigers secured the win in the jumping seat-only competition by claiming a 4-1 on the Flat and a 3-2 in Fences.

Relay strength powers Auburn to split on day one of Dual Meet Tournament

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | October 17

Auburn Swim and Dive powered through a competitive first day at the Dual Meet Tournament in McAuley Aquatic Center in Georgia. The Tigers secured a narrow 358-351 victory over Minnesota in round one, before falling to Georgia, 400-382.

Auburn holds off Oklahoma in physical 1-1 showdown

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | October 16

In front of nearly 1700 fans Thursday evening, Auburn soccer (5-5-5, 1-3-4) held one of the league's top attacks in check and relied on a clutch goal from Erin Flurey to secure a 1-1 draw against Oklahoma(9-3-4, 2-3-3). The Tigers controlled much of the first half, but Oklahoma struck first in the second half before Flurey converted a penalty to score a tie.

Get to Know: No. 16 Missouri

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | October 16

It is a Tiger vs Tiger matchup in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night under the lights, where both Auburn and Missouri are looking to bounce back after each losing to a top-10 team at home this past weekend. Here's what Auburn is up against this week.

Auburn's efforts not enough to beat Kentucky

By Lila Weitz | Sports Writer | October 16

Auburn volleyball played efficiently yet fell short against one of the top volleyball programs in the nation and the second-ranked SEC volleyball team on Wednesday night, ultimately falling 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-22, 25-16) to No. 3 Kentucky at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington, Kentucky.

No. 20 Auburn drops exhibition to Oklahoma State in overtime

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | October 16

No. 20 Auburn men’s basketball fell 97-95 in overtime to Oklahoma State on Wednesday in the Ballin’ in Boutwell event.

Auburn volleyball falls just short in four-set thriller against Missouri

By Anderson Flowers | Sports Writer | October 15

Auburn volleyball put up a strong fight against nationally ranked Missouri in an exciting four-set match Sunday, but ultimately fell short.

The Tigers fall just short at the ITA Southern Regional

By Anderson Flowers | Sports Writer | October 15

The Auburn Tigers traveled to Tuscaloosa this past weekend to compete in the ITA Southern Regional Championships hosted by the University of Alabama.

Auburn soccer looks to get back on track as they host Oklahoma

By Jack Chambers | Sports Writer | October 15

Auburn is looking to get a bounce-back win at home against Oklahoma after a brutal five-game stretch that was capped by a heartbreaking 4-3 loss to Alabama.

Auburn hopes to bounce back from third ranked loss of the season against the third-ranked team in the nation.

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | October 15

Following a rough battle where the Auburn Tigers (13-4, 4-2) fell against the Missouri Tigers at home, Auburn will seek redemption by attempting to take down the third ranked team in the nation, the Kentucky Wildcats (12-2, 5-0).

Damari Alston has left the Auburn football team

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | October 13

Auburn running back Damari Alston is officially off the team after an announcement coming from head coach Hugh Freeze today following many rumors of his departure.

Auburn men get second and women third at SMU Invite

By Tyler Cox | Sports Writer | October 12

To start the 2025-26 swim and dive season with a bang, Auburn had various great swims and dives at the SMU Invite in two days of competition inside the Robson and Lindley Aquatics Center. The Men scored 304 points, securing second place, while the women scored 248 points, grabbing third.

A legacy set in stone: Cam Newton's jersey retirement

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | October 12

On a night that ended in heartbreak and disappointment for many Auburn fans at Jordan-Hare, one bright spot came during halftime of the Deep South's oldest rivalry. Cam Newton, the legendary Auburn quarterback and 2010 Heisman winner, had his iconic number 2 jersey retired by the Tigers on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd of 88,043 fans.

Two halves, two different games: Auburn's second half breakdown against Georgia

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | October 12

The Auburn Tigers (3-3, 0-3) fell in heartbreaking fashion to the Georgia Bulldogs (5-1, 2-1) at home following a complete second-half collapse on Saturday night. This meltdown culminated due to many factors, such as a dysfunctional offensive attack, an inability to prevent the Bulldogs from converting third and fourth downs, and numerous penalties at inopportune times.

Auburn football falls in disappointing fashion to Georgia

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | October 12

“I think it’s very clear that we find ways to not win football games,” head coach Hugh Freeze said addressing the loss, “and that’s what has to change. That locker room is a good enough football team to play with anyone and to win games”

Strong offensive performance not enough for Auburn soccer against Alabama

By Cate McMackin | Sports Writer | October 11

The Auburn Tigers delivered a strong performance against the Alabama Crimson Tide in last night's game, but fell short. The Iron Bowl of women's soccer took place Friday night in Tuscaloosa at the Alabama Soccer Stadium. Auburn scored the most goals in SEC play this game, but it wasn't enough to defeat its biggest rivals. The game ended 4-3, Auburn losing by just one point.

A new chapter in the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry: Auburn set to battle No. 10 Georgia

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | October 10

Auburn football is set to take on No. 10 Georgia in the 130th installment of the Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry at 6:30 p.m. CST in front of a sold-out Jordan-Hare Stadium.