Extra: The Dye Effect
Sports Reporter Darrell Puckett, sat down for an Exclusive one-on-one interview with Auburn coaching legend, Pat Dye, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the 1992 Iron Bowl and his last game coaching.
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Six-Person Advisory Committee to Help Choose Auburn's Next AD
The search for Auburn University’s next athletics director is set to begin immediately with assistance from a six-person advisory committee. “We’re excited to see the high caliber of leaders interested in the position,” said Auburn President Steven Leath. “Jay Jacobs…
Alabama now #1 in Playoff Rankings; Auburn #6
Alabama is the new No. 1 in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Clemson up to No. 2 and Miami and Oklahoma joining the top four for the first time. Wisconsin was fifth and Auburn was up to sixth in…
Former Auburn Basketball Coach Pleads 'Not Guilty' in Fraud Case
A prosecutor says the government has 16 hours of telephone conversations by fired Auburn associate head basketball coach Chuck Person to use against him at trial. Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Boone in New York made the disclosure as Person pleaded…
Indictments Returned in College Hoops Bribery Scheme
A federal grand jury in New York City has returned indictments against four college basketball assistant coaches charged in a bribery scheme. The grand jury returned the indictments Tuesday against eight of 10 men arrested in September. Prosecutors say the…
Jay Jacobs Steps Down as Auburn Athletic Director
Longtime Auburn athletic director Jay Jacobs says he will step down by June 2018. Jacobs announced Friday in a letter to Auburn fans that he informed President Steven Leath of his decision earlier this week. He says he will leave…
Auburn Basketball Players Suspended Indefinitely Amid FBI Investigation
Auburn will hold out sophomores Austin Wiley and Danjel Purifoy indefinitely in connection with a federal investigation into associate head coach Chuck Person. Auburn Athletics Department released following the following statement regarding the suspension of two star players: “To avoid…
Los Angeles Selected to Host 2023 CFP
Los Angeles was selected to host the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship, the College Football Playoff (CFP) announced today. Los Angeles’ bid was led by the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission (LASEC). “Los Angeles is a world-class city with…
Probe Prompts Soul-Searching Across NCAA Hoops
The federal corruption scandal enveloping college basketball has led more than two dozen prominent schools to review their programs and triggered uncomfortable soul-searching among the institutions at the heart of the sport. The future is at stake for a business…
Adidas Representative Stays Free Without Bail in College Hoops Scandal
A federal judge has refused to impose bail for an Adidas representative embroiled in a bribery scandal that's thrown college basketball into turmoil. At a hearing Thursday in federal court in Manhattan, prosecutors…
College Basketball Coaches Charged with Fraud Make Initial Appearances in Court
Three coaches charged in a college basketball bribery scheme each have been freed on $100,000 bail after initial appearances in a New York federal court. Chuck Person, a suspended assistant coach at Auburn, declined comment as he left a Manhattan…
Alabama Remains Atop AP Poll, Auburn Cracks the Top Ten
Penn State moved up to No. 3 in The Associated Press college football poll, and Washington State and Auburn jumped into the top 10 for the first time this season after six ranked teams lost this past weekend. Alabama and…
Cam Newton Issues Apology via Twitter for "Sexist" Comments to Female Reporter
Cam Newton apologized in a Twitter video post Thursday night for sexist comments made to a female reporter. "After careful thought, I understand that my word choice was extremely degrading and disrespectful to women," the Carolina Panthers quarterback said at…
Adidas Says They Were Unaware of Misconduct from Its Company
Adidas says it's unaware of any misconduct at its company in a college basketball bribe-paying scheme but will "fully cooperate with authorities." The company issued a statement Tuesday after federal prosecutors announced that its director of global sports marketing is…
Auburn Coach Among Ten Charged with Fraud and Corruption
Federal prosecutors have announced charges of fraud and corruption in college basketball, including against four coaches. The coaches work at Oklahoma State, Auburn University, Arizona and the University of Southern California. Auburn University says it has suspended an assistant coach…
Auburn QB Sean White Dismissed from Team
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has dismissed former starting quarterback Sean White following a suspension and a subsequent arrest. The 15th-ranked Tigers' backup quarterback was arrested early Sunday morning on a charge of public intoxication. White had been suspended for the…
Auburn Backfield Shorthanded after Injury Woes
Auburn's backfield might be short-handed for the second straight game. Coach Gus Malzahn says he's "hopeful" that tailback Kerryon Johnson will return for Saturday night's visit to Clemson, but noted that Johnson didn't practice Sunday. The good news for Auburn:…
Alabama Remains Atop AP Polls; Auburn Falls to 13
Florida State slipped all the way to the No. 10 in The Associated Press college football poll after losing to Alabama and losing quarterback Deondre Francois to a season-ending injury. The Crimson Tide is No. 1 again, securing 60 of…
AP All-American Teams Announced; Alabama with Four, Auburn with Two
The Associated Press preseason All-America team, chosen by the votes of 51 members of the AP Top 25 media panel, and released Tuesday: FIRST TEAM OFFENSE Quarterback - Sam Darnold, sophomore, Southern California Running backs - Saquon Barkley, junior, Penn…
Alabama Atop AP Preseason Poll, Auburn Ranked #12
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight season and third time in five years. The Crimson Tide, coming off a last-second loss in the national championship game that left it No.…
Auburn Quarterback-Turned Receiver Announces Transfer from Program
Auburn quarterback-turned-receiver John Franklin III is transferring. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said Tuesday that Franklin indicated he is looking "for the chance to play more and get closer to home." Franklin, who is from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has already graduated…
Stidham Named Auburn Starting Quarterback
Jarrett Stidham will be Auburn's starting quarterback for the opener against Georgia Southern. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn announced in a Twitter post Monday that he had just informed the team of the decision. Malzahn posted that "the team is excited…
First of Six College Football Playoff Ranking to Debut Oct. 31
The first of six College Football Playoff rankings will be released on Oct. 31, following the ninth full weekend of games. The ranking will continue to be revealed each Tuesday night on ESPN for five weeks during the regular season.…
Cam Newton Held Out of Drills Due to Soreness in Surgical Repaired Shoulder
Panthers quarterback Cam Newton was held out of passing drills with soreness in surgically repaired right throwing shoulder. Coach Ron Rivera said Newton told the training staff prior to Tuesday's practice that he was still sore from last week's workouts.…
Pat Dye to Speak at Public Safety Insurance Fund Banquet
Former Auburn University head football coach Pat Dye joins a list of legendary coaches including Nick Saban, Gene Stallings, Bobby Bowden, Vince Dooley, and Larry Blakeney who have paid tribute to the area's public safety officers and the group of…
Former Auburn Coach Joins ESPN as an Analyst
Former Auburn and Cincinnati coach Tommy Tuberville is joining ESPN for the upcoming season as a game analyst. In 21 seasons as a head coach, Tuberville won 159 games with Mississippi, Auburn, Texas Tech and Cincinnati. He stepped down at…
Auburn Basketball Signs VCU Transfer Guard
Former VCU guard Samir Doughty has signed a financial aid agreement with Auburn. Auburn announced Doughty's signing on Tuesday. The 6-foot-4, 187-pounder from Philadelphia will have two years of eligibility remaining after redshirting next season. Doughty played in 35 games…
Former Auburn Tiger "Cadillac" Williams to be Inducted into AL Sports Hall of Fame
The former Auburn and NFL star, Carnell Williams, will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 13, 2017. Born on April…
Former Auburn Basketball Star to be Inducted into Alabama Sports HOF
The former Auburn and NBA Star, the late Lee DeFore, will be one of eight to be inducted into the Alabama Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, May 13. Born June 3, 1943 in Atlanta, DeFore played collegiately at Auburn…
Three Auburn Softball Players Arrested on Drug Chages
Three Auburn softball players have been suspended indefinitely after they were arrested on marijuana-related charges. AL.com reports that Haley Fagan, 22, Makayla Martin, 19, and Brittany Maresette, 19, were arrested Thursday morning at a home. Each was charged with second-degree…
Former Auburn O.C. Hired as Offensive Analyst
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has hired former Tigers offensive coordinator Al Borges as an analyst. A spokesman confirmed the hire Wednesday night after it was first reported by ESPN. Borges spent four seasons as the Tigers' offensive coordinator, making his…
Pair of Tigers on USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List
USA Baseball released its 40-player midseason Golden Spikes Award watch list on Wednesday, moving closer to naming the top amateur baseball player in the country. Presented in partnership with the Rod Dedeaux Foundation, the 40th Golden Spikes Award will be…
Bruce Pearl Promotes Son to Auburn Assistant Coach
Auburn has promoted men's basketball coach Bruce Pearl's son, Steven, to assistant coach. Steven Pearl was the Tigers' director of basketball operations the past two seasons after one year as an assistant strength…
Auburn Outlasts Alabama in the 9th Annual Capital City Classic
The Auburn Tigers continued their dominance in the MAX Capital City Classic, winning the rivalry game for the eighth time in nine years of its history, 4-3, over the Alabama Crimson Tide on Tuesday night at Riverwalk Stadium in downtown…
Auburn Drops Overtime Thriller in SEC Tournament Play
Kevin Puryear hit a 3-pointer just before the buzzer, and Missouri rallied to beat Auburn 86-83 in overtime Wednesday night at the Southeastern Conference Tournament to keep coach Kim Anderson working at least one game longer. The 14th-seeded Tigers (8-23)…
Auburn Women's Basketball Drop Heart-breaker to Georgia
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Pachis Roberts scored 15 points with nine rebounds, Caliya Robinson made the clinching free throws with four seconds left and eighth-seeded Georgia edged ninth-seeded Auburn 56-52 in the second round of the Southeastern Conference basketball tournament…
Auburn AD Named Under Armor Athletics Director of the Yaer
Auburn Director of Athletics Jay Jacobs has been named a 2016-2017 NACDA Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year. The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics award voted on by a select committee of athletic directors “highlights the efforts…
Former Auburn Football Coach Considers Running for AL Governor in 2018
Former Auburn University football coach Tommy Tuberville is considering running for Alabama governor in 2018. The 62-year-old Arkansas native tells the Associated Press that he's discussing his options with potential backers. Tuberville says he's awaiting poll results that will gauge…
Auburn Will Replace The Oaks at Toomer's Corner Again
Auburn University is once again replacing its landmark oak trees at Toomer's Corner. A university statement says workers will plant new trees on Saturday because of damage caused by a fire in September. The current trees were planted there after…
National Signing Day 2017
Recap of National Signing Day 2017 for Alabama, Auburn, Local Colleges, and Local High Schools. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XZLap4ArO4&t=37s
Auburn plans on $28 million facility at Jordan-Hare stadium
Auburn University plans to build a new $28 million facility at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Auburn University's board of trustees meeting agenda states the project for the 44,000-square foot facility will begin May and end in July 2018 if approved at…
Auburn Fans Leave New Orleans Disappointed with Sugar Bowl Loss
Alabama News Network was in New Orleans for Auburn's appearance in the Sugar Bowl. With the Tigers 35-19 loss to Oklahoma, Auburn fans are leaving town disappointed. After Auburn's opening drive touchdown, the…
Auburn Tigers Reflect on Sugar Bowl Loss to Oklahoma
Alabama News Network was in the Auburn locker room at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome minutes after the Tigers' 35-19 loss to Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl. The concern going into the game was the…
Two Auburn Basketball Players Arrested on Marijuana Charges
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn starters Bryce Brown and Horace Spencer have been suspended following their arrest on charges of misdemeanor marijuana possession. Auburn police arrested the two players at about 3 a.m. Wednesday and charged them with second-degree marijuana…
Six Tide Players Named AP All-Americans; Auburn Places Two on 2nd Team
No. 1 Alabama placed four players on The Associated Press All-America team, most of any school, and Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson and fellow Heisman Trophy finalists Jabrill Peppers of Michigan and Dede Westbrook of Oklahoma were also first-team selections. The…
Alabama and Auburn Have Finalists for College Football Awards
Lamar Jackson of Louisville and Baker Mayfield of Oklahoma were named finalists for the both the Maxwell player of the award and the Davey O'Brien Award that goes to the best quarterback in college football. Most of the major college…
Auburn downs EKU's Colonels 85-64
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Freshman Mustapha Heron recorded his first career double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds while making all eight field goal attempts to lead Auburn to an 85-64 victory over Eastern Kentucky in the Cancun Challenge second…
On the road again, 6th annual Bo Bikes Bama announced
AUBURN, Ala. (bobikesbama.com) – Two-sport legend Bo Jackson announced today that his 6th annual Bo Bikes Bama charity bike ride will return to Auburn, Ala. the morning of Saturday, April 29, 2017. Since the inaugural ride in 2012, more than 3,100 participants from…
Tiger tankers enjoy first day at Georgia Tech Invite
ATLANTA (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn coaches expected some fast swims from the women’s team at this weekend’s Georgia Tech Invitational. If Thursday’s results are any indication, the next two days promise to be fun. “Wow! What a fun day of racing,”…
Auburn women sprint past North Carolina A&T, 68-36
GREENSBORO, N.C. (auburntigers.com) – Sparked by a 25-2 run that spanned most of the second quarter, Auburn women’s basketball pulled away early and cruised to a 68-36 victory at North Carolina A&T Thursday night. For the second straight game, the Tigers…
Auburn to start Jeremy Johnson at quarterback Saturday
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - No. 18 Auburn will start Jeremy Johnson at quarterback against Alabama A&M in his final home game. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn said on his weekly radio show Thursday that the senior will replace Sean White on…
Auburn to play in 2017 Charleston Classic
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn basketball will play in the 2017 Gildan Charleston Classic in an eight-team field of Clemson, Dayton, Temple, Hofstra, Indiana State and Old Dominion Nov. 16, 17 and 19 at TD Arena in Charleston, S.C, it…
No. 4 Auburn Hosts No. 8 South Carolina Friday
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) –The No. 4 Auburn equestrian team closes out the first half of the 2015-16 season Friday, hosting No. 8 South Carolina at the Auburn University Horse Center in a 3 p.m. CT SEC meet. "We're a good team…
Malzahn: Auburn DE Byron Cowart has emergency appendectomy
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Auburn coach Gus Malzahn says defensive end Byron Cowart has had an emergency appendectomy. Malzahn says the sophomore had the procedure Wednesday morning. The coach says he's not sure how long Cowart will be out. Cowart…
Auburn women’s S&D heads to Georgia Tech Invitational
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn’s women’s swimming and diving team and the men’s diving team head to Atlanta this weekend for the Georgia Tech Invitational. The meet will be contested in the McAuley Aquatic Center, site of last year’s NCAA Championships,…
Malzahn: Pettway out against Alabama A&M, White uncertain
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - No. 18 Auburn's leading rusher Kamryn Pettway will miss his second straight game with a left leg injury. Tigers coach Gus Malzahn also said Tuesday that quarterback Sean White is "day to day, week to week."…
Purifoy scores 17 in 2nd half, Auburn beats Georgia State
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Danjel Purifoy and Jared Harper each scored 19 points, Horace Spencer added 12 points and Auburn topped Georgia State 83-65 on Monday night in the opening round of the Cancun Challenge. Auburn (2-0) pulled away in…
2016 Iron Bowl kickoff set, CBS 8 televises
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (rolltide.com) - Kickoff for the Nov. 26 Iron Bowl between Alabama and Auburn is set for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff on CBS, the SEC office announced on Monday morning. The Crimson Tide and Tigers will meet for…
Georgia shuts down Auburn in 2nd half for 13-7 win
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Rodrigo Blankenship kicked two fourth-quarter field goals and Georgia's defense shut down No. 8 Auburn in the second half to beat the Tigers 13-7 on Saturday. The loss ends Auburn's Southeastern Conference championship hopes and knocks…
Auburn dominates in 4-0 win over South Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn soccer team began its 14th NCAA Tournament appearance in style with a 4-0 win against South Alabama on Saturday afternoon. The victory sent the Tigers (15-6-0) to the second round for the third-straight year,…
Auburn holding out Pettway against Georgia
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) - Kamryn Pettway, the nation's No. 4 rusher for No. 8 Auburn, is not playing in Saturday's game against Georgia. Pettway hurt his left leg on a long run in last week's 23-16 win over Vanderbilt. Pettway…
Auburn hits 13 3-pointers in 83-66 win over North Florida
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - Bryce Brown scored 19 points, freshman Danjel Purifoy added 14 points and Auburn hit 13 3-pointers in an 83-66 victory over North Florida on Friday night in a season opener for both teams. Freshmen Mustafa Heron…
Klobosits leads Blue to Fall Classic opening win
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Senior right-hander Gabe Klobosits struck out five with one run allowed in four innings as Blue defeated Orange 2-1 in the opening game of the 2016 Auburn Fall Classic at Plainsman Park. Bowen McGuffin plated the…
Stingy defense leads Auburn women to 61-52 win over Troy
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn’s women’s basketball team came within striking distance of a school record for turnovers, forcing 38 in a season-opening 61-52 victory over Troy at Auburn Arena Friday night. The Tigers (1-0) struggled to finish on the offensive…
Veronica Eder punches ticket to NCAA Championships
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn senior Veronica Eder punched her ticket to the NCAA Cross Country Championships in Terra Haute, Ind., with a second-place finish at the NCAA South Regional on Friday. “We had a great day in Tallahassee with…
Trinity's Sydney Bassett one of five set to join Auburn Gymnastics in 2018
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn gymnastics will add five talented newcomers next season as head coach Jeff Graba announced the 2018 freshmen class Friday. “I’m extremely excited to have such a well-rounded and accomplished group of gymnasts join our program,” Graba…
Auburn heads to Tallahassee for NCAA Regional
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn cross country team will head to Tallahassee, Fla., for the NCAA South Regional on Friday at Apalachee Regional Park. The women’s 6k is scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m. CT, while the men’s 10k…
Auburn baseball secures elite 2017 recruiting class
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn baseball and head coach Butch Thompson announced on Wednesday a stellar group of 14 newcomers for the 2018 season featuring some of the top talent from Alabama, Georgia and around the country. “Overall, this is a…
Auburn women’s hoops signs three post players for 2017-18
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Depth in the post is on the way for the Auburn women's basketball team. Auburn head coach Terri Williams-Flournoy announced the signing of three front court players - all 6-2 or taller - Thursday as part of…
Top-ranked players sign with Auburn women’s golf for 2017
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Three talented and highly-rated newcomers will join the Auburn women’s golf team next season as head coach Melissa Luellen announced the Tigers’ 2017-18 signing class Thursday. Auburn will welcome Julie McCarthy (Swords, Ireland), Mychael O’Berry (Hoover, Ala.)…
2017 SEC men’s basketball preseason teams announced
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (sec.org) – The Southeastern Conference unveiled its 13th annual men’s basketball coaches preseason All-SEC first and second teams Thursday, tipping off another great season of SEC men’s basketball. Ten different schools are represented on the two teams with…
Spurrier, Stallings & Kramer's SEC Championship coin tossing duties
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (sec.org) – The opening coin toss of the 25th SEC Championship Game will be conducted by former Alabama head coach Gene Stallings, former Florida head coach Steve Spurrier and former SEC Commissioner Roy Kramer, the SEC announced on…
Auburn's tough road test at Georgia
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The No. 2 Auburn equestrian team returns to competition Friday, Nov. 11, and travels to No. 4 Georgia for a tough Southeastern Conference matchup. The Tigers and the Bulldogs are set to square off at 12 p.m.…
Birmingham's Madeline Meredith signs with Auburn women’s tennis
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn women’s tennis has signed Madeline Meredith of Birmingham, Ala., the top-ranked player in Alabama and No. 23-ranked recruit in the United States, head coach Lauren Spencer announced Wednesday. “We are beyond thrilled to sign Madeline…
Auburn: Every basketball game televised for 3rd straight year
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Every Auburn basketball game will be televised for the third consecutive season after it was announced Thursday that the Dec. 12 Boston College game in the Under Armour Reunion in New York City’s Madison Square Garden…
Auburn drops five setter at Alabama
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn volleyball team dropped a tough 3-2 (25-21, 19-25, 18-25, 25-20, 15-8) match at Alabama Wednesday night in Foster Auditorium. Auburn (14-13, 8-6) was led by junior setter Alexa Filley, picking up her 17th double-double of…
Five sign on for Auburn men’s golf
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Andrew Kozan, Brandon Mancheno, Marcus Svensson, Jake Milanowski and Wells Padgett and have signed a national letter of intent to attend Auburn University and play for the men’s golf team in 2017-18, head coach Nick Clinard…
Auburn equestrians ink 10 for 2017-18 Season
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The No. 2 Auburn equestrian team signed 10 riders to National Letters of Intent for the 2017-18 season, head coach Greg Williams announced. “This is a dream class that we have worked on for a long time,”…
MVPs to be honored at 25th SEC Championship
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (sec.org) – The Southeastern Conference will honor former championship game Most Valuable Players as part of the 25th SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, Ga., on December 3, the SEC announced. Many former MVPs will be on hand and…
Auburn: basketball signs nation’s No. 2 ranked class
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Auburn Basketball has signed the No. 2 ranked recruiting class in the nation in consensus five-star Austin Wiley, a 6-foot-11, 255-pound center from Hoover, Ala., and Conrad Academy (Fla.); four-star Davion Mitchell, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound guard…
Auburn softball signs eight in top-tier recruiting class
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Looking to build momentum on its back-to-back trips to the Women’s College World Series, the Auburn softball coaching staff has put together another elite recruiting class for the 2018 season. “We’re excited about this class,” said…
Auburn earns national seed, hosts South Alabama in NCAA Tournament
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn soccer team earned its 14th NCAA Tournament appearance on Monday afternoon and will host the first round match against South Alabama. The tilt between the Tigers and Jaguars is slated to take place at…
AU's Carlson named one of three Groza Award "Stars of the Week"
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (palmbeachsports.com) -- This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award, college football’s top kicking award presented by the Orange Bowl. Each week the Palm Beach County Sports Commission recognizes three of the top kickers…
Auburn to Hold Off on Renonvations of Jordan-Hare Stadium
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - An Auburn official says the university is holding off on renovating the north end zone of Jordan-Hare Stadium until at least 2018. Al.com reports that athletic director Jay Jacobs made the announcement regarding the delayed project,…
Late field goal pushes Georgia past Kentucky 27-24
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) - Rodrigo Blankenship's 25-yard field goal as time expired gave Georgia a 27-24 victory over Kentucky on Saturday night and ended the Bulldogs' two-game losing streak. Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason completed four passes for 42 yards before…
Mississippi St upsets No. 7 Texas A&M 35-28
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) - Nick Fitzgerald ran for 182 yards and two touchdowns, Aeris Williams ran for a career-high 140 yards and Mississippi State used a dominant ground game to upset No. 7 Texas A&M 35-28 on Saturday. It was…
No. 11 Auburn survives for 23-16 win over Vanderbilt
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) - An injured Sean White came off the bench to throw a touchdown pass and Josh Holsey intercepted a last-minute throw to lift No. 11 Auburn to a come-from-behind, 23-16 win Saturday over Vanderbilt. The Tigers (7-2,…
Tigers fall to Arkansas in SEC Tournament Semifinals
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn soccer team dropped a 3-1 decision to Arkansas in the SEC Tournament Semifinals on Friday night. The Tigers (14-6-0) filled out the score sheet in the second half with a goal from Casie…
Auburn falls in five-set heartbreaker to No. 18 Kentucky
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – It was a battle for points Friday night in Auburn Arena as the Auburn volleyball team fell in a 3-2 (23-25, 22-25, 26-24, 30-28, 15-12) match to No. 18 Kentucky. The loss moved the Tigers to 13-12…
Auburn tankers dominate in dual meet wins over Alabama
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn women won 15 of 16 events and the Auburn men claimed nine wins as both teams toppled Alabama in dual meet swimming and diving action on Friday at the James E. Martin Aquatics Center. Auburn,…
Auburn faces Arkansas in SEC soccer tourney semifinals
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The second-seeded Auburn soccer team is set to take on third-seeded Arkansas in the SEC Tournament Semifinals. Kickoff is slated for 6 p.m. on Friday night with the match to be televised on the SEC…
Carlson, Johnson, Kozan CoSIDA Academic All-District In Football
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Daniel Carlson, Kerryon Johnson and Alex Kozan of Auburn football have been selected as 2016 CoSIDA academic all-district honorees, the first step toward receiving Academic All-America recognition. Carlson, a junior placekicker from Colorado Springs, Colo., graduated…
Auburn's Carlson; Troy's Kay among Lou Groza Award semifinalists
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (palmbeachsports.com) -- The Palm Beach County Sports Commission has released the 20 semifinalists for the 2016 Lou Groza Collegiate Place-Kicker Award presented by the Orange Bowl. These twenty kickers have all excelled throughout the season in…
Allie Michaud advances to the National Indoor Round of 16
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) - Junior Allie Michaud advanced to the round of 16 at USTA/ITA National Indoor Intercollegiate Championships with a 6-1, 6-3 win over Valeria Salazar of Syracuse on Thursday. The Florida native advanced to National Indoors after winning…
Auburn picked sixth, Montgomery All-SEC by coaches
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Senior Brandy Montgomery was named to the preseason All-SEC second team, and the Auburn women’s basketball team was picked to finish sixth in the conference by the league’s coaches, the SEC office announced Thursday. Montgomery, a senior…
Auburn to Play Washington in 2018 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
ATLANTA (www.Chick-fil-AKickoffGame.com) – The No. 5 Washington Huskies and the No. 9 Auburn Tigers will face off in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game to start the 2018 season in a rare Pac-12 vs. SEC clash. The game is set for Saturday,…
Auburn volleyball host weekend pair of SEC matches
AUBURN, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – The Auburn volleyball team returns to Auburn Arena for a pair of conference matches this weekend, hosting No. 18 Kentucky and Ole Miss. The Tigers take on the Wildcats at 5:30 p.m. CT Friday, Nov. 4, and…
Ramsier hat trick guides Auburn to SEC tourney semifinals
ORANGE BEACH, Ala. (auburntigers.com) – Senior Casie Ramsier had a day to remember on the pitch as she scored three times to pace Auburn to a 3-1 victory against Tennessee on Wednesday. The Tigers (14-5-0) advance to the SEC Tournament…
Auburn's Casie Ramsier named Senior CLASS Award finalist
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (auburntigers.com) – Casie Ramsier has been chosen as a finalist for the 2016 Senior CLASS Award, Premier Sports Management announced on Wednesday. Ramsier is one of just 10 women is the country in contention for the prestigious…
AP Source: Goodell, Newton spoke on phone about QB hits
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - A person familiar with the situation says NFL commissioner Roger Goodell spoke via telephone with Cam Newton about the Carolina quarterback's concerns over not being protected by game officials from hits while in the pocket. The…
