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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.

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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.

Takeaways From Auburn Baseball's Sweep of Missouri

The Auburn Tigers swept the Missouri Tigers in Columbia during SEC Opening Weekend, taking all three games in two days after the threat of weather led to a Saturday doubleheader.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 14

Auburn's Legacy Intriguing to Recently Offered All-American Recruit

Alex Golesh has been on a run in recent weeks. He offered several players to join the future of his new Auburn Tigers. He seems to emphasize those classified as athletes.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 14

Pitching Dominant as No. 5 Auburn Shuts Out Mizzou in SEC Opener

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Jake Marciano and Garrett Brewer combined to give No. 5 Auburn its third shutout in the last five games, opening Southeastern Conference play with a 2-0 win at Missouri Friday night at Taylor Stadium.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 14

Where Five Top Prospects Stand with Auburn Football Ahead of Spring Camp

Alex Golesh did not have long to put together his 2026 roster with the Auburn Tigers, but he has already begun to venture into the world of recruiting.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 13

Record-Breaking Prospect Talks Auburn Offer, Interest in Tigers

Few are more valuable to a football team than one who can play many positions, and the Auburn Tigers could significantly benefit from a utility player.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 13

Where Auburn's NCAA Tournament Chances Stand as Selection Sunday Nears

It’s setting up to be a long two days and change for the Auburn Tigers, as they now await Selection Sunday to learn their postseason fate. Auburn experienced

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 13

Steven Pearl Fires Back After Auburn Assistant Accused of Tampering

The Auburn Tigers coaching staff has been under scrutiny for reasons off the court in recent days, as Queens University of Charlotte head coach Grant Leonard claimed on Wednesday that an SEC staffer had been sitting courtside at his team’s games in an attempt to poach members of his roster.

Bruce Pearl News / College Sports Only / March 13

Bruce Pearl Crashes Out In Stands During Auburn’s Loss

If you thought things at Auburn couldn’t get worse, think again. Bruce Pearl, who gave his job to his son after leading Auburn to a No. 1 seed AND the Final Four just last season, couldn’t bear to watch another painful Auburn loss.

This NCAA Tournament Bubble Debate Is Getting Ugly

As Selection Sunday approaches, one of the most fascinating debates on the NCAA Tournament bubble comes down to two completely different résumés: Miami RedHawks men’s basketball and Auburn Tigers men’s basketball.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 13

Bruce Pearl, Johni Broome Slam Auburn after Collapse vs. Tennessee in SEC Tournament

The Auburn Tigers saw their journey in the SEC Tournament end this afternoon against the Tennessee Volunteers in a 72-62 loss. Auburn controlled the majority of the game, holding a 10-point lead with 10 minutes to play.

Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / March 13

Tennessee's Jaylen Carey claps back at Auburn after Vols' win regarding comments about physicality

The Tennessee Vols found themselves down to the Auburn Tigers by double digits in the second half on Thursday in the second round of the SEC Tournament.

Steven Pearl News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 12

Steven Pearl Pleas for NCAA Tournament Bid After Auburn's Collapse vs. Tennessee

The Auburn Tigers suffered an embarrassing collapse at the hands of Tennessee on Thursday afternoon, falling 72-62 to the Volunteers to bow out of the SEC Tournament early after two games.

Bruce Pearl News / Larry Brown Sports / March 12

Bruce Pearl has changed his opinion on Miami (Ohio)

Former Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl made his feelings known recently about Miami (Ohio). Pearl stated that Miami (Ohio) would need to win the Mid-American Conference tournament to get into the NCAA Tournament.

Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / March 12

ESPN's Joe Lunardi makes a bold but strangely reasonable comment about Auburn ahead of matchup with Tennessee

I've been shaking my head about the Auburn Tigers and their NCAA Tournament chances for several weeks now. The Tigers just picked up win number 17 to improve to 17-15 on the season, beating Mississippi State 79-61 in the first round of the SEC Tournament.

College Basketball News / EasySportz / March 12

Why Auburn Has No Business Being in the NCAA Tournament

As the debate over the NCAA Tournament bubble intensifies, one program continues to push its way into the conversation despite a resume that simply doesn’t justify it: the Auburn Tigers men’s basketball.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 12

Auburn Portal Addition to Play Cornerback Positin in 2026

The Auburn Tigers signed former Notre Dame commit Scrap Richardson, a three-Star transfer athlete, in the offseason’s transfer portal window. Despite having experience at both running back and quarterback, Richardson was expected to play defense for the Tigers, which has now been confirmed on his player page on Auburn Football’s website.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 1

Bizarre Chad Baker-Mazara news may burst USC's March Madness bubble

The USC Trojans' slim chances of making the NCAA Tournament just became even thinner.

Ohio State upsets No. 8 Purdue to bolster NCAA tourney hopes

No. 13 Michigan State extends winning streak over sliding Indiana

No. 13 Michigan State boosts resume with rare win at No. 8 Purdue

No. 1 Duke in a class of its own after win over No. 11 Virginia

Miami (Ohio) stays undefeated with buzzer-beating win

Will UConn women win it all after completing perfect regular season?

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / February 12

New Auburn HC Alex Golesh strikes big on in-state recruiting trail

If Alex Golesh wants to quickly move the Auburn Tigers away from the stench of the Hugh Freeze and Bryan Harsin eras, he'll have to start on the recruiting trail and in the transfer portal. He's on his way.

Trinidad Chambliss court ruling could have major implications for SEC, Ole Miss

Will Ohio State safety Caleb Downs make NFL teams disregard positional value?

Indiana among finalists in sweepstakes for elite five-star WR recruit

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