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July 13, 2026, 7:02 a.m. ET The 2026 football season for the Auburn Tigers is on the horizon. As we anticipate the start of the season, let's introduce you to a key member of the 2026 roster. Anyone who follows the Auburn football program will not argue that defensive back Champ Anthony is one of the most talented players on the team. However, his career has been sidetracked due to injuries. His first injury occurred in an early 2024 matchup with Arkansas, with a broken leg.

Photos: Champ Anthony's career as an Auburn Tiger July 13, 2026, 1:39 a.m. ET Sep 7, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers cornerback Champ Anthony (25) chases California Golden Bears wide receiver Mikey Matthews (8) during the fourth quarter at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

July 12, 2026, 4:52 p.m. ET Another key piece from Auburn baseball's infield has been selected in the 2026 MLB Draft. One day after Auburn second baseman Chris Rembert was taken in the draft by the Pittsburgh Pirates, Tigers' third baseman Eric Guevara heard his name called. The Miami Marlins selected Guevara in the seventh round of the 2026 MLB Draft, going No. 205 overall in a slot valued at $299.7 thousand.

July 12, 2026, 4:09 p.m. ET Day two of the MLB draft has been busy for the Auburn Tigers as several members of its 2026 roster have been selected. The latest player from Auburn's 2026 team to be selected in the MLB draft is Ryan Hetzler, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels in the seventh round, going No. 199 overall with a slot value of $314.30 thousand.

July 12, 2026, 3:24 p.m. ET The 2026 MLB Draft continues Sunday, and the first Auburn Tiger pitcher is off the board. Auburn's Sunday starting pitcher, Alex Petrovic, was the first Auburn star taken during the Sunday portion of the MLB draft, going No. 181 overall in the sixth round to the New York Mets with a slot value of $364.6 thousand.

July 12, 2026, 7:02 a.m. ET Auburn football landed another talented defensive back to its 2027 recruiting class on Saturday when three-star safety James Branch committed to Auburn over Virginia Tech and home-state program Maryland. Branch is Auburn's 26th commitment to its 2027 class and the fourth from Maryland, joining safety Kynair Crumb and EDGE rushers James Pace and Rion Jackson. How much did Auburn's recruiting ranking improve with Branch's pledge?

July 11, 2026, 6:01 p.m. ET The first member of Auburn baseball's 2026 roster is off the board of the MLB draft. Auburn second baseman Chris Rembert was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in round two of the 2026 MLB Draft on Saturday, going No. 51 overall. He is the first Auburn Tiger selected in the 2026 MLB Draft and the second player with Auburn ties selected, joining 2026 signee Coleman Borthwick, who went No. 21 overall to the San Diego Padres.

July 11, 2026, 4:17 p.m. ET The Auburn Tigers have added another quality defensive back to their 2027 recruiting haul. Three-star safety James Branch announced his commitment to the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, choosing Auburn over Maryland, Virginia Tech, and Stanford. He is the second player to commit to Auburn's 2027 recruiting class in July and the 26th player overall. The forecast of Branch's decision entering Saturday was murky, as Auburn, Virginia Tech, and Maryland were in a tight race.

July 11, 2026, 1:02 p.m. ET The college football career of Jackson Arnold has not shaped up the way many thought. The former five-star quarterback is now on his third team after playing for Oklahoma and Auburn. Arnold is getting another fresh start with UNLV and is projected to thrive in his new home. He was named to the On3 list of the top ten Group of Six quarterbacks entering the 2026 season. Also on the list is South Florida quarterback Michael Van Buren, who will attempt to replace Byrum Brown.

July 11, 2026, 11:51 a.m. ET The Auburn Tigers face the challenges of playing a brutal schedule every season as a member of the SEC. This season will be no different as ESPN ranks the Tigers' strength of schedule among the toughest in the nation. ESPN recently updated its Football Power Index, which measures various aspects of every FBS program, including strength of schedule, chances of earning a College Football Playoff bid, and efficiency rankings.