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Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. Oklahoma
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 19Another 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 19Auburn 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 19Auburn (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 19Auburn (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 18Auburn 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 17Auburn 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 17Following 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 17Junior 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 14Senior 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 14In 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.
Questions swirl about the Auburn defense as they head into SEC play
By Jonathan Wallin | Sports Writer | September 14Even though the Tigers ended the day with a comfortable win, Auburn’s defense showed definite signs of weakness at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday.
No. 24 Auburn wins 34th straight Homecoming game
By Rory Garvin | Sports Reporter | September 13The Tigers answered the call Saturday afternoon with a 31–15 win over South Alabama, the program’s 34th straight Homecoming victory.
Plainsman Picks: Auburn vs. South Alabama
By Sports Staff | September 13As the Tigers get set to host the Jaguars for the first time in program history, here's what our staff thinks about the matchup between No. 24 Auburn and South Alabama, complete with score predictions and analysis. Jackie Dominguez, Sports Editor: 41-14 Auburn "Auburn will look to pad its record before ...
Auburn golf prepares to begin season on Monday
By Will Dembo | Sports Writer | September 13Following a heartbreaking loss in the quarterfinals of the 2025 NCAA Championship, the Auburn Tigers are set to begin a new season and attempt another climb back to the top of the college golf world. The Tigers' 2025-26 campaign will tee off with the Invitational at The Honors Course on September 14-16.
Career-high blocks power Auburn’s sweep of Seminoles
By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | September 13It was all defense, all night, inside Neville Arena as Auburn’s front line smothered Florida State with 17 blocks, carrying the Tigers to a 3-0 sweep (25-21, 25-23, 25-20) and their sixth win of the campaign.
Career-high blocks power Auburn’s sweep of Seminoles
By Grace Stumm | Sports Writer | September 12It was all defense, all night inside Neville Arena, as Auburn’s front line smothered Florida State with 17 blocks, carrying the Tigers to a 3-0 sweep (25-21, 25-23, 25-20) and their sixth win of the campaign.
Chebii, Coetzee headline Tigers’ strong performance at Southern Showcase
By Jordan Sosebee | Sports Writer | September 12With a time of 23:30.23, sophomore Nickson Chebii finished seventh in the men’s 8K, while senior Gené Coetzee finished 23rd with a time of 17:15.64 in the women’s 5K.
Get to know: South Alabama
By Cooper Desloge | Sports Writer | September 11Auburn is set to face off against South Alabama for the first time in program history.
