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Alex Golesh Details ‘Huge Point of Emphasis’ For Auburn Tigers Defense

The Auburn Tigers’ defense has been a bit spotty this year, though it has done a good job of showing up when the offense needs it to. Barring the Florida game–and in fairness to Auburn’s defense, Florida leads the SEC in total offense–the Tigers’ defense has held every opponent to 16 points or fewer throughout the season.

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Charles Barkley Reveals One Exception to His Retirement and Plans to Leave Public Life: 'I Want to Make that Perfectly Clear'

It looks like Charles Barkley is in a hurry to add ‘former’ to another one of his professional titles. The Auburn legend, Hall of Famer, and television analyst has just reaffirmed his intention to retire from broadcasting after the 2026–27 season.

Sira Thienou News / ESPN / September 28

Auburn guard Thienou to miss season after tearing her ACL

Auburn guard Sira Thienou will miss the upcoming women's basketball season after tearing a knee ligament.

Alex Golesh News / Touchdown Auburn / September 28

Does Golesh feel his familiarity with Tennessee is an advantage?

Alex Golesh is set to take on a program he is very familiar with on Saturday. The Auburn head coach was once the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Vols under Josh Huepel before he became the head coach at USF.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 28

Auburn Basketball Lands Four-Star Point Guard for 2027 Class

Though the Auburn Tigers are deep in preparation for their upcoming exhibition games next month, head coach Steven Pearl and company have been busy in the recruiting ranks.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 28

How Auburn Football’s Offense, Defense Compares to Rest of SEC

The Auburn Tigers may be off to a bit of a shaky start to the season, barely beating Baylor and Vanderbilt while losing to Florida, but Alex Golesh, the Tigers’ newest head coach, has been clear that the goal for this season is to build a foundation, not to be a top-tier contender right off the bat.

Alex Golesh News / Touchdown Auburn / September 28

Golesh gives initial thoughts on what challenges Tennessee freshman QB presents

Auburn is set to face another freshman quarterback and a former five-star on Saturday. Fresh off facing Jared Curtis, the Tigers are gearing up to face Faizon Brandon and Tennessee.

Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / September 28

The fundamentals Golesh wants Auburn to get better at asap ahead of Tennessee

Auburn football's head coach feels the Tigers have to get better at a set of fundamental things as soon as possible. These fundamentals impact both sides of the football for the Tigers.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 28

This Crucial Part of Auburn’s Offensive Identity Must Improve Ahead of Clash at Tennessee

The Auburn Tigers took down Vanderbilt in an absolute must-win contest on Saturday evening at Jordan-Hare Stadium, but there are still many question marks heading into Week 5.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 27

Odd Stat Shines Light on Auburn Football’s Offensive Struggles

The Auburn Tigers have been quite inconsistent on offense this season, and the last two games may be the perfect microcosm of that fact. In both the Tigers’ matchups with Vanderbilt and Florida, the Tigers had very low time of possession, to the point where both of the Tigers’ opponents nearly doubled Auburn’s time of possession.

Alex Golesh News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 27

Everything Alex Golesh Said After Auburn's Win Over Vanderbilt

On Saturday afternoon, Auburn head coach Alex Golesh picked up another milestone in his first season: winning an SEC game. The Tigers took down Vanderbilt 21-15 at Jordan-Hare Stadium, picking up their third win of the season in a game that was dominated by defense and special teams.

Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / September 27

How the Auburn defense was able to overcome Vanderbilt winning time-of-possession battle

The Auburn defense was on the field for a long time against Vanderbilt on Saturday after the Commodores won the time-of-possession battle. The Tigers' defense had to overcome some long drives by the Commodores to beat Vanderbilt 21-15.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 27

Star Auburn Defenders Set High Standard After Vanderbilt Win

The Auburn Tigers had a rough defensive showing last week against Florida, allowing a whopping 44 points amidst a dominant run from Florida running back Jadan Baugh, but they seemed to improve this week against Vanderbilt, allowing just 15 points on one touchdown and three field goals.

Alex Golesh News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 27

Auburn HC Alex Golesh Speaks on Offense’s Slow Start: ‘It’s Hard to Put a Finger On’

The Auburn Tigers have struggled in early-game scenarios all year, though perhaps the worst of it was in the Florida game, where the Tigers totaled -3 yards throughout the entirety of the first quarter.

Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / September 27

Golesh reacts to leading Auburn to first SEC home win since 2024

Auburn was victorious for the first time at home in the SEC since 2024 on Saturday when the Tigers defeated Vanderbilt. Auburn defeated Vanderbilt 21-15 to improve to 3-1 on the season.

Byrum Brown News / Touchdown Auburn / September 27

Byrum Brown tells what led to another slow start on offense for Auburn

It was yet another slow start on offense for Auburn against Vanderbilt on Saturday. The Tigers opened the game with a three and out. Auburn's second drive ended with a Byrum Brown interception off a tipped pass.

Jeremiah Cobb News / Touchdown Auburn / September 27

What Cobb feels changed for Auburn’s rushing attack late vs. Vanderbilt

Running the football was not pretty for Auburn against Vanderbilt for most of the game, but the Tigers did not abandon the run game. The Tigers' commitment to running the football paid off late when Jeremiah Cobb broke free to seal the game.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 26

3 Takeaways From Auburn’s Win Over Vanderbilt

After a loss to Florida last week, the Auburn Tigers rebounded well this past Saturday against the Vanderbilt Commodores, winning 21-15. It was the first SEC home game win for the Tigers since the Texas A&M game in 2024, which bodes well for the future of Alex Golesh’s tenure with the Tigers.

Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / September 26

Initial takeaways from Auburn beating Vanderbilt

Auburn football defeated Vanderbilt in Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday. Here are some initial takeaways from the win: The Auburn defense had to overcome being on the field a long time in this one.

Alex Golesh News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 26

Auburn Tigers, Alex Golesh Pick Up First SEC Win in Shaky Vanderbilt Victory

While it wasn’t the prettiest of home wins, the Auburn Tigers bounced back on Saturday afternoon, defeating the Vanderbilt Commodores 21-15 to pick up

Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / September 26

What Auburn needs to do in the second half to close out Vanderbilt

Auburn football leads Vanderbilt at halftime. Here is what the Tigers need to do in the second half to pull away from Vanderbilt: The importance of picking up the first first-down on a drive for the Auburn offense had been preached throughout the week.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 25

The Auburn Tigers Can Snap This Brutal Streak Against Vanderbilt

The Auburn Tigers have struggled immensely in SEC play over the past couple of seasons, to the point that last season the team fired its head coach after losing 10-3 to Kentucky at home.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 25

Why Josh Pate Has Auburn Tigers on Upset Alert This Weekend

Many expect the Auburn Tigers to take care of business against the Vanderbilt Commodores this weekend. However, some of the outside media are putting the brakes on that thought. One of them is ESPN contributor and podcast host Josh Pate, who gives a weekly list of teams that could be on upset watch ahead of each weekend’s slate.

Auburn Tigers News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Former Auburn Tigers Star Has Landed Big NFL Update

Former Auburn wide receiver Darius Slayton is set to join the Indianapolis Colts, according to multiple reports, marking the next chapter for the veteran pass-catcher who starred for the Tigers before a long run in the NFL.