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AUBURN, Ala.-- Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl previously said he expected every player to be available for the team's NIT game against South Alabama.

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Auburn Wakes Up in Second Half vs. South Alabama to Advance in NIT

AUBURN, Ala. – From ice cold to red hot, Kevin Overton made seven of Auburn’s 11 second-half 3-pointers to lead the Tigers to a 78-67 victory over South Alabama Tuesday in the opening round of the NIT.

Auburn Throttles No. 3 Georgia Tech in College World Series Preview

The No. 4 Auburn Tigers played host to the No. 3 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Tuesday night, the highest-ranked matchup in Plainsman Park history. Many billed the bout as a potential CWS preview, and Auburn delivered in a big way, dominating the Yellow Jackets en route to a 9-2 victory.

Roger McCreary News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 17

Former Auburn DB Roger McCreary Finds New Home in NFL

Former Auburn Tigers cornerback Roger McCreary signed with the Detroit Lions yesterday, joining his third NFL team before his fifth season. McCreary started

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 17

Byrum Brown Forecasts Auburn Tigers to Break Nearly 30-Year-Old Curse

In the lifetime of any current traditional college undergrad, no Auburn Tiger receiver has broken the 1,000-yard receiving mark in a single season, but new quarterback Byrum Brown expects that to change in 2026.

College Basketball News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 17

South Alabama Head Coach Previews NIT Clash with Auburn Tigers

The Auburn Tigers will host the South Alabama Jaguars in Auburn’s first game of the NIT, in which head coach Steven Pearl’s squad is a region host and No.

Steven Pearl News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 17

Steven Pearl Explains Auburn's Accepting of NIT Bid After Missing NCAA Tournament

It was a rollercoaster of a weekend for the Auburn Tigers, who narrowly missed out on the NCAA Tournament after a lackluster 17-16 season. However, the Tigers managed to earn a No.

Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / March 17

Auburn head coach Alex Golesh sends cool message to former Tennessee Vols offensive coordinator on first day of spring practice

Legendary former Tennessee Vols offensive coordinator David Cutcliffe is officially retiring. Cutcliffe, who also served as the head coach at Ole Miss and Duke during his illustrious career, has served as the SEC’s special assistant to the Commissioner for Football Relations for the last four years.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 17

Notes from Auburn's First Spring Practice Under Alex Golesh

The Auburn Tigers on Tuesday morning began its first spring camp under new head coach Alex Golesh. Auburn Tigers on SI has you covered on a few practice notes from the initial spring practice. Brown, who is entering his first season on the Plains, had by far the most energy on the field.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 17

Former Auburn DB, SEC West Champion Signs New Deal With Steelers

One of the Auburn Tigers’ best defensive backs in recent history has signed a deal with a new NFL organization. Former Auburn cornerback Jamel Dean has inked a new contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, per a report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport last week.

Bruce Pearl News / College Sports Only / March 17

Auburn Becomes College Basketball’s Newest Villain

Step aside Duke, there’s a new college basketball villain in town and it’s Auburn University. Led by the Pearl family, Auburn’s push for an NCAA Tournament bid has turned into a social media disaster for the Tigers, who, despite all the trouble, will play in the NIT.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 16

Where Auburn Baseball Landed in Major Rankings After Week Five

Though other sports in the athletic program have struggled in recent months, the Auburn Tigers’ baseball team seems to have found its footing as this year’s dominant Tiger team.

Bruce Pearl News / College Sports Only / March 16

SMU Twitter Account Trolls Bruce Pearl Over NCAA Invite

Bruce Pearl has added another enemy this March: SMU’s social media admin. Pearl already publicly feuded this season with Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler over his argument that a then-undefeated Miami team wasn’t as worthy as a .500 Auburn team.

Bruce Pearl News / Larry Brown Sports / March 18

Bruce Pearl calls out 1 team that Auburn deserves to replace in NCAA Tournament

Former Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl did not hide his dissatisfaction with the Tigers being left out of this year’s Big Dance. Auburn was among the first four out of the NCAA tournament this year alongside Oklahoma, San Diego State, and Indiana.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 15

Selection Committee Chair Reveals Why Auburn Missed NCAA Tournament

The Auburn Tigers have missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2021, as they will not be dancing in Steven Pearl’s inaugural season on the Plains.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 15

Auburn's Worst Fears Realized Following Bracket Reveal

For the first time since 2020, the Auburn Tigers will be absent from the NCAA Tournament season. They missed a chance to follow up their run to the Final Four under first-year head coach Steven Pearl.

Bruce Pearl News / A to Z Sports / March 15

Tennessee Vols could get the chance to prove Bruce Pearl right in latest NCAA Tournament bracket projection

Bruce Pearl is understandably a fan of the Auburn Tigers. The former Tennessee head coach took Auburn to two Final Fours and his son succeeded him last year as their head coach.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 15

Mid-Major Takes Shot at Auburn, Steven Pearl Ahead of Selection Sunday

With Selection Sunday on the horizon, the Auburn Tigers are currently set to miss the NCAA Tournament, currently sitting in the first ‘first four out’

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 15

Auburn's Ja’Kobe Tharp Makes History with His 3rd National Title

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas—It was a historic day for Auburn track and field as juniors Ja’Kobe Tharp and Kayinsola Ajayi won individual national championships in record-breaking fashion to help the Tigers finish tied for fourth in the men’s team standings at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, Saturday.