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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.

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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.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 11

Auburn's Most Underrated Player at Each Defensive Position

The Auburn Tigers are getting ready for spring practices, with the annual A-Day game just over a month away on April 18. Spring ball is always a good chance for coaches to see their new roster in earnest for the first time and gauge who the true difference makers could be.

College Basketball News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 11

Takeaways from Auburn's Win Over Mississippi State to Advance in SEC Tournament

The Auburn Tigers defeated Mississippi State in their first game of SEC Tournament action, 79-61, keeping Auburn’s NCAA Tournament hopes alive for a day longer.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 11

Auburn's Most Underrated Player at Each Offensive Position

Miles Kelly News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 10

Former Auburn Star Records 45-Point Performance in G-League Game

One of the Auburn Tigers’ best players from last season’s historic Final Four squad is continuing to perform exceptionally well in his professional career.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 10

Former Auburn QB Malik Willis Gets Giant Payday in Free Agency

When one thinks of quarterbacks from the Auburn Tigers who have made headway in the NFL, names like Bo Nix or even Jarrett Stidham may come to mind. Malik Willis may slip under the radar of many Auburn fans, but the former Gus Malzahn-era quarterback seems to be on the verge of making his mark in professional football.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 10

Why Auburn is in the Top Five for Michigan-Based OL

If there is one position group that the Auburn Tigers could still use some help at, it is the offensive line. Head coach Alex Golesh has joked that the group needed some prayers to get to fruition in 2026, but he seems dead set on making sure this issue is a one-timer.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 9

Auburn’s Keyshawn Hall Nets SEC Honor

There may not be a more polarizing figure on the Auburn Tigers than Keyshawn Hall, but his production is nigh impossible to ignore. By the end of the season, Hall led the Tigers in both points and rebounds, despite never coming into a game as a forward.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 9

Where Auburn Baseball Landed in Major Rankings After Week Four

Though the season got off to a bit of a shaky start for the Auburn Tigers, Butch Thompson’s squad seems to have hit its stride in recent weeks. This past week, the Tigers went 4-0 with a midweek win over Samford and a dominant three-game sweep over Winthrop.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 9

Defensive Recruit Tabs Auburn As Obvious School to Explore

DJ Durkin’s defense, in his short tenure thus far as the defensive coordinator of the Auburn Tigers, has been stellar. His defense was so good, in fact, that he was kept on by new head coach Alex Golesh when Hugh Freeze was fired, and Golesh seems to want to put some valuable pieces in his hands.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 9

Why Auburn is “High Up” For a Top-Five Tight End Recruit

Tight end play has haunted the Auburn Tigers ever since the departure of Philip Lutzenkirchen in 2011, and Alex Golesh seems determined not to allow that issue to persist throughout his tenure.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 8

ESPN Still Has Case for Auburn Tournament Berth This Season

The Auburn Tigers still have hope for the NCAA Tournament, despite losing to the Alabama Crimson Tide 96-84 Saturday evening in Tuscaloosa. While Auburn’s Tournament case is in a tough place, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi still believes the Tigers are among the last four teams in.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 8

Steven Pearl Pleads Auburn’s March Madness Case After Abysmal Loss

In the wake of a Final Four season, many had high hopes for new Auburn Tigers head coach Steven Pearl’s squad in 2026, but now the Tigers are just barely making some analysts’ “last four in” after a trainwreck of a loss to Alabama to wrap up the regular season.

Steven Pearl News / A to Z Sports / March 8

Tennessee could have a chance to deliver the coup de grace to Steven Pearl and the Auburn Tigers in 2026

The Auburn Tigers, for a reason that defies logic, are still on the bubble of the NCAA Tournament with a record of 16-15 as we head into conference tournament play.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 8

ESPN Analyst Weighs In On Auburn's NCAA Tournament Chances Following Alabama Loss

The Auburn Tigers suffered an extremely disappointing loss at the hands of their arch rival on Saturday, falling to No. 16 Alabama 96-84 to conclude the regular season.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 7

Why Auburn is 'No. 1' Over Notre Dame, UCF for WR Recruit

Though the Auburn Tigers have filled the roles of former Auburn receivers Cam Coleman, Eric Singleton, Jr. and others for the upcoming season, the future of the wide receiver room remains uncertain.

Bruce Pearl News / Larry Brown Sports / March 7

Bruce Pearl had to awkwardly interview Miami’s head coach

Less than a week after drawing the ire of the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks, Bruce Pearl found himself interviewing their head coach on Saturday. Pearl, now working for TNT Sports, got to ask a question of Miami head coach Travis Steele one day after Steele and the RedHawks capped off a 31-0 regular season.

Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium Ranked Tougher Place to Play Than Alabama’s Bryant-Denny

The rivalry between the Auburn Tigers and Alabama Crimson Tide, known as the Iron Bowl, is one of the best in college sports. Historically, the Crimson Tide leads with a record of 52-37-1.

Bruce Pearl News / A to Z Sports / March 6

'We would've been shouting and hollering until the cows came home' — Former Tennessee coach Tony Jones calls out Bruce Pearl over recent comments

Former Tennessee Vols and Auburn Tigers head coach Bruce Pearl has been getting a lot of public attention the last few weeks as the 2025-26 college basketball regular season comes to a close.

Bruce Pearl News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2

Miami athletic director goes off on Bruce Pearl

Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler took aim at Bruce Pearl over Pearl’s dismissive comments about the RedHawks’ basketball team. Pearl said on TNT Sports Sunday that Miami did not deserve an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament if they fail to clinch the MAC’s automatic bid despite a 29-0 record to start the season.

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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