The big three head coaches at Auburn University are calling on students to Unite next week in a "big night of worship and connection" at Neville Arena.

The praise service, called Unite Auburn, is set for September 12 at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature Passion Music, pastor and writer Jonathan Pokluda, and author Jennie Allen.

"I want to see this arena packed out, and I want you to bring your friends," Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl said in a video for Unite Auburn.

"Tuesday night I'm going to be in Neville Arena with my family. I'm going to worship God, I'm going to pray for and with our students, I'm going to humbly ask God to forgive me. I'm going to stand next to my wife and I'd be blessed to stand with you!" the coach added in a tweet.

Star basketball player Dylan Cardwell also said he planned to be in attendance.

Head football coach Hugh Freeze shared a tweet promoting the event, saying it will be "an awesome night!"

In a video urging students to attend, head baseball coach Butch Thompson said Unite Auburn would allow students to "come together and lift the name of Jesus."

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