Sports

Austin promoted to quarterbacks coach

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | January 17

Auburn promoted Kent Austin to serve as its quarterbacks coach. Austin previously served in an off-the-field role for the Tigers during the 2023 season and was Freeze's co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at Liberty from 2019-22.

Nix named next offensive coordinator, running backs coach at Auburn

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | January 17

Auburn announced a new addition to its coaching staff on Wednesday, January 17, announcing that former Ole Miss wide receivers coach Derrick Nix would join the Tigers' staff as the offensive coordinator and running backs coach.

Auburn seeks 4-0 start in conference play against Vanderbilt

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | January 17

As Auburn climbs up the national rankings, the Tigers look to stay perfect in SEC play when they go on the road to face Vanderbilt, who has an 0-3 conference record.

Scott-Grayson named SEC Co-Player of the Week

By Caitlyn Griffin | Sports Reporter | January 16

After averaging 18.5 points over two games last week, including an upset win over No. 7 LSU, Auburn's Honesty Scott-Grayson was recognized as the SEC Co-Player of the Week.

Auburn climbs to No. 13 in AP Poll

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | January 15

Auburn continued its rise in the AP Poll, climbing to No. 13 in the rankings released Monday afternoon.

Auburn upsets No. 7 LSU in front of record crowd to win first conference game

By Madelyn Marsh | Sports Writer | January 14

In front of a program record 7,720 people inside Neville Arena, Auburn stunned LSU with a 67-62 win to end the visiting Tigers' 16-game winning streak.

Stealth mode: Auburn’s pesky defense leads to victory over LSU

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | January 13

Auburn forced 16 steals against LSU and used a huge day from Chad Baker-Mazara as Bruce Pearl and his team improved to 3-0 in the SEC with a 93-78 win over the visiting Tigers.

No. 11 Tigers score 197.025 in home opener, fall to No. 9 Kentucky

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | January 12

No. 11 Auburn broke 197 in just its second meet of the season, scoring a 197.025 in its home opener against No. 9 Kentucky, who won the meet with a 197.475.

Auburn set to host Bayou Bengals in gritty SEC matchup

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | January 12

Auburn looks to continue its undefeated start to SEC play as the Tigers face LSU, who is also undefeated in conference play, in Neville Arena on Saturday.

Auburn safeties coach Zac Etheridge to leave Tigers

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | January 12

Auburn safeties coach Zac Etheridge announced he was leaving the Tigers' program Friday morning – becoming the second Auburn position coach to leave in as many days.

Auburn's comeback bid falls just short at Ole Miss

By Patrick Bingham | Sports Editor | January 11

Auburn made a spirited comeback in the fourth quarter, but the Tigers eventually fell short in their contest against Ole Miss – falling to 0-3 in SEC play.

Cadillac Williams resigns as Auburn running backs coach

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | January 11

After five seasons on Auburn's staff, running backs coach Carnell "Cadillac" Williams resigned as the Tigers' running backs coach, it was announced Thursday.

No.11 Auburn gymnastics faces No. 9 Kentucky in home opener

By Grace Heim | Assistant Sports Editor | January 11

Auburn gymnastics, which is ranked No. 11 in the country, partakes in its home opener on Friday, as the Tigers host SEC foe Kentucky.

Auburn softball debuts at No. 20 in Softball America preseason poll

By Emily Porch | Sports Writer | January 11

Auburn is one of nine SEC teams ranked in the Softball America preseason poll as Maddie Penta and the Tigers sit at No. 20 in the first rankings.

Auburn still looking for first conference win

By Craig Noyes | Sports Writer | January 10

Auburn is still on the search for its first SEC win of the season, and the Tigers have two chances upcoming as they go on the road to Ole Miss on Thursday and then host LSU on Sunday.

Auburn defense makes late stand as Tigers defeat Texas A&M

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | January 10

Auburn's defense held Texas A&M without a made basket from the field in the final 9:15 as the Tigers earned a 66-55 win over the Aggies. Auburn was led by Jaylin Williams, who scored 22.

Auburn to face Texas A&M in SEC home opener

By Hector Hernandez | Sports Writer | January 8

Auburn will bring its seven-game winning streak back to Neville Arena on Tuesday when the Tigers host 9-5 Texas A&M. The Tigers have lost three straight games to the Aggies in the all-time series.

Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts to leave program

By Jacob Waters | Sports Editor | January 8

Auburn defensive coordinator Ron Roberts will reportedly leave the Tigers after just one season on the Plains according to reports.

Bruce Pearl MBB NCAA T second-round presser smile

Auburn rises to No. 16 in AP Poll

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | January 8

After a week in which it earned a 20-point win over Penn and a 32-point win at Arkansas, Auburn rose to No. 16 in the AP Poll released Monday.

Auburn gains commitment from former Maryland tight end Rico Walker

By Matthew Wallace | Assistant Sports Editor | January 8

Auburn added to its tight end room with the commitment of former Maryland player Rico Walker. Walker comes to Auburn following his freshman season with the Terrapins.