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Auburn set for matchup with conference foe in the Bayou Bengals

By William Halliday | Sports Writer | September 24

The Auburn soccer team (5-2-3) will look to continue its strong home form Thursday night when it hosts LSU (5-5-1). The Tigers are seeking their fifth home victory of the season and their second SEC win.

From father to son: Steven Pearl takes the reins at Auburn

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | September 24

Steven Pearl has been on his father’s staff at Auburn since 2014 and has been a part of the program’s winning culture. During the past 11 seasons, he has held roles as assistant strength and conditioning coach, director of basketball operations, assistant coach and most recently associate head coach and defensive coordinator. Now moving up to the head coaching position, Auburn Men's Basketball is entering a new era.

The Auburn Tigers preparing to compete in the Gans Creek Classic

By Cate McMackin | Sports Writer | September 23

The Auburn Tigers Cross Country team will be heading to Columbia, Missouri this week to compete in the Gans Creek Classic hosted by the University of Missouri. This year, Auburn is seeking to maintain its momentum with strong early-season finishes and hopes to continue this trend in this meet.

Auburn's 2026 and 2027 SEC conference opponents announced

By Reid Farris | Assistant Sports Editor | September 23

The new SEC conference schedule for the 2026 and 2027 seasons was recently released following the new adoption of the nine conference game schedule moving from the previous eight conference game schedule. In addition to the nine game yearly schedule the SEC also decided to designate three “rivalry” games that will remain unchanged throughout the upcoming years.

Bruce Pearl retires as Auburn's head coach, Steven Pearl named successor

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | September 22

Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl is reportedly retiring. His son, Steven Pearl, will take over immediately as the Tigers' head coach.

Tigers battle to a 1-1 draw at Mississippi State

By Samantha Sutton | Sports Writer | September 21

Auburn soccer struck hard Sunday night in an unfavorable on-the-road environment as the Tigers (5-2-3, 1-0-2) went head-to-head with No. 12 Mississippi State (7-1-1, 2-0-1) and left with a 1-1 draw and one point toward their conference standings at the MSU Soccer Field.

Cam Coleman shines despite week four loss on the road

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | September 21

Despite the heartbreaking loss against #11 Oklahoma on the road, Auburn star wide receiver Cam Coleman was electrifying, particularly during the first half.

Sooners hand Tigers first loss of the season

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | September 20

Tonight, the Oklahoma Sooners defeated the Auburn Tigers 24-17 in Norman, Oklahoma. The Tigers simply could not escape errors, holes in their defense, and penalties in tonight’s contest, which led to their downfall.

Auburn soccer hunts for another win as they prepare to play Mississippi State

By Braden Hensley | Sports Writer | September 20

This coming Sunday, the Auburn Tigers (5-2-2) will face off against No. 12 Mississippi State Bulldogs (7-1-1), seeking their second conference win of the season. Auburn’s Friday matchup against Texas A&M remained scoreless until the 84th minute, during which Olivia Woodson was able to find ...

Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. Oklahoma

By Sports Staff | September 20

Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold is set to return to Norman, Oklahoma, to take on his former team. Here's what our staff thinks about the matchup between No. 22 Auburn and No. 11 Oklahoma, complete with score predictions and analysis.

Tigers Top Samford Behind .400 Hitting and 13 Blocks

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | September 19

Another offensive power was once again the decider last match, as Auburn (8-2, 0-0) beat Samford (4-6, 0-0) in four sets, 3-1 (23-25, 25-12, 25-13, 25-14) on Friday night in the Pete Hanna Center. Auburn hit .400 for the match, marking the second time this season the Tigers have reached .400 and the sixth time they have eclipsed .300.

Jackson Arnold returns to Norman for high-stakes showdown with No. 11 Oklahoma

By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | September 19

Auburn has not won a road game against a ranked opponent since 2021, when it defeated No. 17 Arkansas 38-23. Tigers quarterback Jackson Arnold will have the chance to end that drought and take down his former team, No. 11 Oklahoma, in a matinee battle on Saturday.

Woodson’s late goal lifts Auburn past Texas A&M in SEC opener

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | September 19

Auburn (5-2-2, 1-0-1 SEC) fired 19 shots on the night, but it wasn’t until the 83rd minute that the breakthrough came. After sustained pressure on the Aggies, Woodson found space near the post and finished cleanly off a pass from midfielder Erin Flurey to put the Tigers on top. “Better late than ...

Auburn takes down UAB through a strong offensive effort in the Alabama Showdown

By Tyler Cox | Sports Writer | September 19

Auburn (7-2) rallied to a 3-0 win over UAB (6-4) through a collective team effort offensively inside the Pete Hanna Center.

Get to know: Oklahoma

By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | September 18

Auburn opens SEC play Saturday with a road test against No. 11 Oklahoma.

Volleyball to face UAB, Samford, and South Alabama at the Alabama Showdown

By Jordan Sosebee | Sports Writer | September 17

Auburn volleyball wraps up its solid non-conference schedule at the Alabama Showdown hosted by Samford University at the Pete Hanna Center.

Hoping for a win, Auburn soccer takes on the Aggies

By Cooper Desloge | Sports Writer | September 17

Following a hard-fought 1-1 tie against Ole Miss, the Auburn Tigers are back home this Thursday to continue conference play against Texas A&M.

Gilbert leads Auburn with co-medalist finish at honors course

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | September 17

Junior Josiah Gilbert set the pace for Auburn men’s golf at the Invitational at the Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee, leading the Tigers to a strong start to their fall season. Gilbert finished 6-under for the week, earning co-medalist honors for the second time in his collegiate career and helping Auburn secure a tie for second place in the team standings on Tuesday afternoon.

Dacosta's career day not enough in Auburn's loss to Florida State

By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | September 14

Senior libero Alexis Dacosta’s career afternoon wasn’t enough to carry Auburn past Florida State on Sunday. Dacosta finished with a career-best 25 digs, running down balls across all four sets, but the Tigers ultimately dropped the match to the Seminoles, 3–1.

Unsung Heroes: the importance of Auburn’s offensive line

By Jackie Dominguez | Sports Editor | September 14

In yesterday’s victory, Jackson Arnold threw for 142 yards, and Jeremiah Cobb had another 100-yard rushing game, both stepping into the roles this season has thrown at them. However, such an exceptional performance would not have been possible without one key piece - the offensive line.