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Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Mississippi State reporter
Auburn247's preview coverage of the Tigers' attempt at back-to-back SEC wins continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of Auburn's upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chats with Jacob Bain, who covers Mississippi State for GenesPage.com on the 247Sports network.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with an Ole Miss reporter
Auburn247's preview coverage of the Tigers' final home game of a brutal October slate continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of Auburn's upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chats with Neal McCready of Rebels247.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with an LSU reporter
We chat with Zack Nagy, who covers LSU for Geaux247 VIP Auburn247's preview coverage of the Tigers' return home against No. 18 LSU continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of Auburn's upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chats with Zack Nagy, who covers LSU for Geaux247.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Georgia reporter
Auburn247's preview coverage of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of Auburn's upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chats with Jordan Hill, who covers Georgia for Dawgs247.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Tennessee reporter
Auburn247's preview coverage of the Tigers' first road game at Tennessee continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of Auburn's upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chats with Patrick Brown, who covers Tennessee for GoVols247.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Vanderbilt reporter
Auburn247's preview coverage of the Tigers' matchup against Vanderbilt continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chats with Chris Lee, who covers the Commodores for Vandy247.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Florida reporter
We chat with Graham Hall, who covers the Gators for Swamp247 VIP Auburn247s preview coverage of the Tigers' SEC opener against Florida continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chats with Graham Hall, who covers the Gators for Swamp247.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Baylor reporter
Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of the first game of the Alex Golesh era continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our first installment of the year, our Nathan King chats with Garrett Ross, who covers Baylor for Bears Illustrated on the 247Sports network.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 2
It's almost time for football, as Auburn's fall camp gets rolling this Wednesday, and the Alex Golesh era kicks off a month later: Sept. 5 against Baylor in Atlanta. So after taking a break for media days, let's resume our roster rankings. As we do annually this time of year, Auburn247 is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2026 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 5
It's almost time for football, as Auburn's fall camp gets rolling next Wednesday, and the Alex Golesh era kicks off a month later: Sept. 5 against Baylor in Atlanta. So after taking a break for media days, let's resume our roster rankings. As we do annually this time of year, Auburn247 is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2026 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 6
As we do annually this time of year, Auburn247 is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2026 season It's almost time for football, as Auburn's fall camp gets rolling next Wednesday, and the Alex Golesh era kicks off a month later: Sept. 5 against Baylor in Atlanta. So after taking a break for media days, let's resume our roster rankings. As we do annually this time of year, Auburn247 is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2026 season.
ESPN FPI projects every game on Auburn's schedule
Which games are expected to be the closest matchups for Alex Golesh in Year 1 at Auburn? ESPN'S FPI metric is fully available now for the 2026 season, defined as "a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 8
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason, but things are getting closer in the rearview mirror: just two weeks until media days, and less than 60 days until the 2026 season, Auburn's first under head coach Alex Golesh. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn247 is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2026 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 9
As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2026 season We're still in the heart of the college football offseason, but things are getting closer in the rearview mirror: just two weeks until media days, and less than 60 days until the 2026 season, Auburn's first under head coach Alex Golesh. So what better time to crank up the rankings?
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 10
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason, but things are getting closer in the rearview mirror: just two weeks until media days, and less than 60 days until the 2026 season, Auburn's first under head coach Alex Golesh. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn247 is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2026 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 12
As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2026 season We're still in the heart of the college football offseason, but things are getting closer in the rearview mirror: inside a month until media days, and less than 60 days until the 2026 season, Auburn's first under head coach Alex Golesh. So what better time to crank up the rankings?
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 15
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason, but things are getting closer in the rearview mirror: inside a month until media days, and less than 70 days until the 2026 season, Auburn's first under head coach Alex Golesh. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2026 season.
Owen Freeman led to Auburn by former Iowa assistant Matt Gatens
There was very clear connective tissue in Owen Freeman's decision to transfer to Auburn. The 6-foot-10 rising senior spent his first two seasons at Iowa, where he won Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2024, and both of those years were with assistant coach Matt Gatens. Last offseason, Gatens came back to Auburn, where he coached early in the Bruce Pearl era and is now an assistant under Steven Pearl. Gatens ensured that Freeman would be viable target for the Tigers in the transfer portal.
Auburn practice notes: Observations from Day 1 of spring ball
The Alex Golesh era is finally putting cleats on the grass, as Auburn will begin 2026 spring practices on a chilly Tuesday morning at the Woltosz Football Performance Center. It's a new-look operation for everybody, with nearly 60 players added from the portal and the high-school ranks. Media was permitted to watch the first 30 minutes of practice.
Auburn Basketball Live: The Missouri game
Auburn is riding high after a big win over Arkansas, but the Tigers are back on the road against another quality opponent. Auburn (10-6, 1-2 SEC) faces Missouri (12-4, 2-1 SEC), looking to carry the momentum from a 22-point win over the Razorbacks. Missouri started strong in SEC play with wins over Florida and Kentucky but fell at Ole Miss over the weekend. Auburn has won five straight games over Mizzou and 10 of the last 12 in the series. Tipoff is set for approximately 6 p.m. CST on ESPN2.
Auburn Basketball Live: The Purdue game
The Tigers have gotten some much-needed rest, set to play only their third game is an many weeks, but the competition level isn't slowing down. In the team's final marquee matchup before SEC play, No. 21 Auburn (8-3) faces No. 6 Purdue (10-1) in a de facto road game in downtown Indianapolis, after the Tigers beat the Boilermakers 87-69 in Birmingham last year. Tipoff is set for approximately 5:30 p.m. CST on Peacock and NBC Sports Network.
The 2-4-7: Auburn vs. Purdue
Auburn faces yet another top-10 opponent away from home, this time in a de facto road game The Tigers have gotten some much-needed rest, set to play only their third game is an many weeks, but the competition level isn't slowing down. In the team's final marquee matchup before SEC play, No. 21 Auburn (8-3) faces No. 6 Purdue (10-1) in a de facto road game in downtown Indianapolis, after the Tigers beat the Boilermakers 87-69 in Birmingham last year.
Live Chat: Answering your questions on Auburn's coaching search
Auburn is closing out the third week of its coaching search to replace Hugh Freeze Auburn is closing out the third week of its coaching search to replace Hugh Freeze, and the frontrunners are becoming clearer. Still, there's a long way to go for athletic director John Cohen and his crew, but the goal is to get a new coach in place as quickly after the conclusion of the regular season as possible.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Vanderbilt reporter
We chat with Chris Lee, who covers the Commodores for Vandy247 VIP Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of the Tigers' Week 11 matchup with Vanderbilt continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chats with Chris Lee, who covers the Commodores for Vandy247.
Live Chat: Answering your questions on Auburn's coaching search
For the third time in five years, Auburn has an opening at head coach. Hugh Freeze is out, after a 15-19 overall record in nearly three seasons. Athletic director John Cohen and his crew now embark on another coaching search in what is already a wild market, as Auburn is the fourth job to open in the SEC this season. It's been a hectic Sunday on the Plains, and to wind it all down, our Auburn Undercover crew will answer your questions tonight, starting at 8 p.m. CST.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Kentucky reporter
We chat with Cole Parke, who covers Kentucky on the 247Sports network VIP Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of the Tigers' Week 10 matchup with Kentucky continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chatted with Cole Parke, who covers Kentucky for CatsPause on the 247Sports network.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with an Arkansas reporter
We chat with Trey Biddy, who covers Arkansas for Hawg Sports on the 247Sports network VIP Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of the Tigers' first SEC road game since Week 5 continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chatted with Trey Biddy, who covers Arkansas for Hawg Sports on the 247Sports network.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Missouri reporter
We chat with Cody Goodwin, who covers the Tigers for Power Mizzou VIP Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of the Tigers' first SEC home game continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chatted with Cody Goodwin, who covers the Tigers for Power Mizzou on 247Sports network.
Auburn Basketball Live: Exhibition vs. Oklahoma State
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Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Texas A&M reporter
We chat with Carter Karels, who covers the Aggies for GigEm247 VIP Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of the Tigers' second straight SEC road game continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, our Nathan King chatted with Carter Karels, who covers Texas A&M for GigEm247.
10 Auburn players who raised their stock in preseason camp
Whether they were newcomers fitting nicely into new roles, young players progressing, or returning pieces taking a step forward, here are 10 players who caught our eye over the course of preseason camp VIP Camp is over, and that means the clock is ticking faster toward the 2025 season at Auburn. The Tigers still have 10 days until kickoff, but with classes starting Monday, the "camp" portion of the preseason is over, wrapping up with the team's second scrimmage last Friday at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Auburn WR Malcolm Simmons arrested on domestic assault charge
The sophomore receiver was arrested Wednesday on charges of domestic assault with strangulation or suffocation Auburn sophomore receiver Malcolm Simmons was arrested Wednesday on charges of domestic assault with strangulation or suffocation, according to recent records from the Lee Country Sheriff's Office. Simmons' bond is set at $20,000. Simmons, a former 4-star recruit from Alexander City, caught 40 passes as a true freshman last season, with 451 yards and three touchdowns.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 2
As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2025 season. A few notes to set the table: These rankings are based on a player's previous contributions to the team, as well as his assumed impact in 2025 — how important he is expected to be to Auburn's success in both production and the win-loss column. It is not simply Auburn's best players in descending order.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 5
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason: more than three months removed from spring practice, less than a month from media days, and now inside 60 days until the 2025 season, Auburn's third under Hugh Freeze. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2025 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 6
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason: more than three months removed from spring practice, less than a month from media days, and now inside 60 days until the 2025 season, Auburn's third under Hugh Freeze. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2025 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 8
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason: more than three months removed from spring practice, less than a month from media days, and now inside 60 days until the 2025 season, Auburn's third under Hugh Freeze. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2025 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 9
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason: more than three months removed from spring practice, less than a month from media days, and now inside 75 days until the 2025 season, Auburn's third under Hugh Freeze. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2025 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 10
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason: more than two months removed from spring practice, more than a month from media days, and now inside 75 days until the 2025 season, Auburn's third under Hugh Freeze. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2025 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 12
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason: more than two months removed from spring practice, more than a month from media days, and now inside 75 days until the 2025 season, Auburn's third under Hugh Freeze. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2025 season.
Most Valuable Tigers: No. 15
We're still in the heart of the college football offseason: more than two months removed from spring practice, more than a month from media days, and now inside 75 days until the 2025 season, Auburn's third under Hugh Freeze. So what better time to crank up the rankings? As we do annually this time of year, Auburn Undercover is counting down the top 25 most valuable players for the Tigers' 2025 season.
Which positions return the most, least production for Auburn in 2025
Auburn's returning production numbers are strong, according to ESPN SP+, which has the Tigers at No. 21 nationally in that department with the dust settled from the post-spring transfer portal. Those numbers give some weight to transfers, though, of which Auburn has accumulated one of the better hauls in college football. But what about strictly returning pieces from last season?
Final bracket projections for Auburn on Selection Sunday
Auburn is in a bit of a skid entering March Madness, but Bruce Pearl's team will be able to hit the reset button with the second No. 1 seed in program history. The Tigers have been locked up on the 1-line for quite some time, and they'll finally learn what their region and NCAA Tournament path will look like on Selection Sunday (5 p.m. CST, CBS). Auburn fell 70-65 to Tennessee on Saturday in the SEC Tournament semifinals, marking its third loss in the last four games.
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Around the SEC: Week 7
Auburn stumbled for the first time in league play, but the Tigers remain atop this week's 247Sports SEC poll. We'll see where the Tigers end up in AP Top 25 later in the day — and whether Saturday's matchup at Alabama is indeed 1 vs. 2 — but our 247Sports SEC beat reporters still have Auburn as their best team in the conference after its loss to Florida, with the Tigers receiving 16 of 17 first-place votes in our weekly poll. Alabama got the other.
Around the SEC: Week 6
This week will mark the halfway point in SEC play for every team, and Auburn is in the driver's seat to win its third regular-season title under Bruce Pearl. Now having clinched a winning record on the road in the league (5-0), the top-ranked Tigers (20-1, 8-0 SEC) will play six of their last 10 games in the friendly confines on Neville Arena — including matchups with Oklahoma and Florida this week.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with an Alabama reporter
Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of this year's Iron Bowl matchup continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, AUC's Nathan King chatted with Cody Goodwin, who covers the Crimson Tide for Bama247.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Texas A&M reporter
Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of Auburn's last home game continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, AUC's Nathan King chatted with Carter Karels, who covers Texas A&M for GigEm247.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Vanderbilt reporter
We chat with Robbie Weinstein, who covers Vanderbilt on the 247Sports network VIP Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of Auburn's last outing of a three-game road swing continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, AUC's Nathan King chatted with Robbie Weinstein, who covers Vanderbilt for Vandy247.
Opposition Insight: Q&A with a Kentucky reporter
Auburn Undercover's preview coverage of Auburn's last outing of a three-game road swing continues with Opposition Insight, a series aimed at providing a beat reporter's perspective of the Tigers' upcoming opponent. For our next installment, AUC's Nathan King chatted with Aaron Gershon, who covers Kentucky for CatsPause on the 247Sports network.
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