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Oscar Chapman could be the weapon Auburn needs in Athens

At a school like Auburn, where placekickers like Wes Byrum and Daniel Carlson have been as popular as the starting quarterbacks, Australian punter Oscar Chapman has flown under the radar, and he prefers it that way.

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Auburn edge Eku Leota 'likely out' for season with pectoral injury

The Auburn defense has been dealt a serious blow following the LSU game, as Bryan Harsin confirmed that Eku Leota suffered a pectoral injury and will have surgery on Tuesday. 

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Grading Auburn after narrow 21-17 loss to LSU

The grades for Auburn after another blown lead in SEC play.

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Auburn offense faces its toughest test yet

Of the many questions surrounding Auburn football at the moment, there is no doubt that Bryan Harsin and his staff want to run the football. Harsin has committed to that on a number of occasions, emphasizing just how important it is for the team to run the ball. The issue is, no one really knows if they can.

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James Carville: 'The next Auburn coach is going to be Deion Sanders'

Long-time Democrat strategist James Carville predicted Auburn would name Jackson State head coach Deion Sanders its next head football coach.

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Auburn coach Bryan Harsin looks to freshman Robby Ashford to fill quarterback spot

Auburn’s quarterback conundrum continues as the Tigers prepare for the 57th Tiger Bowl this Saturday. With reports of Zach Calzada being done for the year, questions are still being asked about the health of sophomore T.J. Finley.

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Auburn center Tate Johnson out 6-8 weeks for elbow surgery

Auburn is down to its third-string center after its fourth game of the season, with former backup center Tate Johnson now out for 6-8 weeks due to scheduled elbow surgery, taking place later this week.

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Fox Sports' Joel Klatt predicts Deion Sanders as Auburn's next head football coach

Fox Sports college football analyst Joel Klatt predicted the Tigers' next coach would be a household name to go up against the likes of Nick Saban and Kirby Smart.

Sep 24, 2022; Auburn, AL, USA; Derick Hall (29) and Keionte Scott (6) celebrate touch down between Auburn and Missouri at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics Alabama News
Auburn's Derick Hall earns SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week

Edge rusher Derick Hall is the first Auburn player to be honored by the SEC this season, earning the Defensive Player of the Week award for his career game against Missouri.

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Survived: Auburn position grades after thriller vs. Missouri

Grading Auburn after the team stole victory from the jaws of defeat against Missouri, 17-14.

Sep 24, 2022; Auburn, Al, USA; Keionte Scott (6) forces fumble to win the game in overtime during the game between Auburn and Missouri at Jordan Hare Stadium.  Todd Van Emst/AU Athletics Alabama News
Jordan-Hare Magic and a Tale of Two Halves: Auburn survives a scare from Missouri

In the days leading up to the Penn State game, the power and impact of Jordan-Hare Stadium was frequently mentioned and even hyped up by Auburn. While that game proved to be a one-sided affair, the magic may have struck a week late in the Tigers' SEC opener as Auburn managed to survive a fight against Missouri, 17-14.

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Auburn offense remains in question ahead of Missouri

After the drubbing by Penn State last Saturday, most of Auburn turned its attention to Missouri as a possible bounce-back game for an offense that has struggled to find its identity against a defense that seems outmatched. 

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Quarterback position still open as Auburn prepares for SEC play

It is the Monday before SEC football begins for the Auburn Tigers, and the quarterback situation appears to be open according to head coach Bryan Harsin.

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Reality Check: Grading Auburn's loss to Penn State

It was a mess on the Plains as a 14-6 deficit at halftime exploded to a 41-12 defeat at home against Penn State, the worst loss for Auburn inside Jordan-Hare Stadium in over a decade.

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Penn State dominates Auburn 41-12

This was Auburn’s worst loss at Jordan-Hare Stadium since the much-maligned 2012 season, when the Tigers were shut out by Georgia 38-0. 

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Auburn's history with the Big 10 and Penn State

As Auburn welcomes Penn State to Jordan-Hare Stadium for the first time ever, it will be the Tigers’ fourth time facing off with a team from the Big Ten Conference in the regular season and their second in the last 90 years.

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College football moves into its third full week with Penn State and Auburn taking center stage

Orange jerseys, respecting every opponent and hanging on to the football are some of the college football themes this week.

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Rich McGlynn named Auburn's interim athletics director

Rich McGlynn, Auburn University’s executive associate AD in charge of compliance, has been named the Interim Athletics Director by Auburn University President Dr. Chris Roberts.

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Auburn-Penn State rematch looms as players look to even the score

Auburn’s rematch with Penn State has been circled on every fan’s calendar since the series was announced in 2016, and even more so after last year’s classic in Happy Valley. Apparently, some of Auburn’s leaders in the locker room have circled it too.  

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The dust has settled — Grading Auburn's win over San Jose State

The dust has settled, the angry tweets were sent, and the chants of “We want Robby” spent, but how did Auburn play in its second game of the year, against a San Jose State team that seemed outmatched on paper?

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First half turnovers and penalties plague Auburn in 24-16 victory over San Jose State

In the second game of the season, with a rematch with Penn State on the horizon, Auburn (2-0) struggled against San Jose State(1-1), defeating the 24-point underdog Spartans 24-16. 

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Auburn's Harsin faces familiar foe on Saturday

As Auburn (1-0) and Bryan Harsin take the field on Saturday, it will be against a familiar opponent for the second-year head coach. 

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Tuberville criticizes NCAA 'lack of leadership' on NIL: 'Created an environment where student-athletes can be exploited'

Congress must pass name, image, and likeness (NIL) legislation due to the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) “lack of meaningful leadership and clarity” on the issue, according to Sen. Tommy Tuberville R-AL. 

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Auburn's Harsin sets record straight on quarterback situation

In his Monday press conference, Bryan Harsin set the record straight on the perceived quarterback controversy between T.J. Finley and Robby Ashford. According to Harsin, there is no controversy. 

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Lightning delays, quarterback controversies and career-highs in Auburn's victory over Mercer

Eric Kiesau put his offense on full display in Auburn's dominant victory over Mercer on Saturday night. The Tigers(1-0) defeated the Bears(1-1) 42-16 in the 2022 season opener.

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Eric Kiesau and the Auburn offense's new look

When Eric Kiesau was promoted to offensive coordinator during the offseason, he was put in a position that had been surrounded by controversy for the second time in his short tenure with the Auburn Tigers.

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Auburn veteran center Nick Brahms retiring from football

Veteran center Nick Brahms, one of the most experienced players on the Auburn football roster and entering his sixth season on the Plains, has retired from football.

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