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Why Retaining D.J. Durkin was a Top Priority for Auburn HC Alex Golesh

AUBURN, Ala.-- The biggest offseason win for the Auburn Tigers thus far has been retaining defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin. During the 2025 season, Durkin’s

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Auburn Tigers Expected to Lose Another DB to Transfer Portal

The 2025-26 transfer portal cycle is beginning to ramp up for the Auburn Tigers, as the dominoes have started to fall regarding potential departures from the program.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 8

Alex Golesh Announces Five Coaches for Auburn Tigers Staff

AUBURN, Ala. - New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh announced the first five hires for his inaugural staff on Monday. Among that group are DJ Durkin

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 7

Tahaad Pettiford Cooks, but Auburn Falls to No. 2 Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. – Tahaad Pettiford scored a career-high 30 points, but No. 2 Arizona pounded No. 20 Auburn in the paint and defeated the Tigers 97-68 Saturday at McKale Memorial Center.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 6

Auburn Quarterback Expected to Enter Transfer Portal

The Auburn Tigers are less than a week into Alex Golesh’s tenure, and they are already down a quarterback to the transfer portal. Junior quarterback Jackson Arnold is expected to enter the transfer portal, On3’s Justin Hokanson announced early Saturday evening.

Byrum Brown News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 6

Alex Golesh's History Could Show What's to Come for Auburn QB Deuce Knight

New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh should have one pressing thought on his mind: keeping Deuce Knight on the Plains for a couple of years. Knight should remind Golesh of a player he developed at South Florida, Byrum Brown.

No. 20 Auburn Tigers at No. 2 Arizona Wildcats Preview, How to Watch

Another week, another nonconference heavyweight opponent. For the third time in 10 games, the No. 20 Auburn Tigers take on a top 10 team Saturday when the Tigers tip off against No.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 5

Auburn Loses Top Receiver Commit at 11th Hour

The Auburn Tigers lost a cornerstone-type recruit in their 2026 recruiting class on Friday in four-star wide receiver Jase Matthews. Auburn was beaten to the buzzer by Ole Miss, who secured Matthews’s signing at the 11th hour, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcess on X.

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / December 5

Top three issues new Auburn HC Alex Golesh must address immediately

Early into his tenure as the lead man at Auburn, here are a few tasks Golesh will need to prioritize.

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Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 5

Auburn Signs In-State Safety Recruit as Signing Period Winds Down

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers have signed 6-foot-3, 195-pound safety Damonte Tabb to add to their 2026 early signing day recruiting class, with less than 24 hours remaining in the early signing period.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 5

Auburn Loses Freshman DL to Portal

Cornerback Raion Strader became the first of the Auburn Tigers to enter the transfer portal since Alex Golesh was announced as head coach. Just hours later on Thursday night, true freshman defensive lineman Antonio Coleman announced he would be the second Tiger to hit the portal, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett on X.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4

Auburn Loses DB to Transfer Portal, First of Alex Golesh Era

Just four days after Alex Golesh was announced as the program’s new head coach, the Auburn Tigers have lost their first player to the transfer portal. Junior defensive back Raion Strader plans to enter the transfer portal, Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett announced on X.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4

Auburn's Biggest Needs After Day One of the Early Signing Period

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers enter the second of three days in the early signing day period with some gaps remaining, despite jumping 58 spots in the latest 247 Sports Composite recruiting rankings.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4

Where is Auburn's 2026 Recruiting Class Ranked After Day One of Early Signing Period?

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers have surged in the recruiting rankings after the early national signing day period, jumping 58 spots from the 93rd-ranked recruiting class to the 35th, according to 247 Sports.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4

Overton, Hall Spark Auburn to Win Over NC State in SEC-ACC Challenge

Following a Las Vegas showing in which the Auburn Tigers certainly learned a lot about themselves, the Tigers traveled back to Neville Arena on Wednesday to take on the NC State Wolfpack in the SEC-ACC Challenge.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4

Former Golesh QB Recruit Flips to Auburn

Three-star quarterback recruit Rhys Brush flipped his commitment from USF to Auburn today, choosing to sign with the Tigers and follow Alex Goelsh to The Plains.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 3

Auburn Tigers Class of 2026 Signing Day Recap, Recruiting Rankings and More

AUBURN, Ala.— Head coach Alex Golesh announced the addition of 15 new student-athletes to the Auburn football program on National Signing Day Wednesday.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 3

Auburn Pries Away Texas Commit, Puts Pen to Paper

The Auburn Tigers new era under Alex Golesh sees them landing surprise commits. Four-star defensive lineman Corey Wells flipped from Texas to Auburn at the start of the early signing period and signed on.

Auburn Flips Former Alabama WR Commit

Alex Golesh's first signing day as head coach of the Auburn Tigers has gone swimmingly, with the program flipping multiple prospects, adding others to its 2026 recruiting class and jumping over 20 spots in the team rankings.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 3

Auburn Tigers Land DL From Penn State on Early Signing Day

The Auburn Tigers are continuing to build their 2026 recruiting class since Alex Golesh was announced as the program’s new head coach on Sunday, and they have received multiple commitments and flips today on Early Signing Day.

College Football News / EasySportz / December 2

Auburn Struck Late Magic with Alex Golesh Hire

AUBURN, Ala. — In what feels like a jolt to the college football world (and a kick in the teeth to plenty of head-scratchers), Alex Golesh is the new head coach of Auburn Tigers — and y’all better sit up and take notice.

Jeff Lebby News / Yardbarker / December 1

Mississippi State flips five-star safety recruit from Auburn

Auburn has lost the commitment of five-star safety Bralan Womack, who is ranked as the No. 1 safety in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

No. 7 Ole Miss takes down Mississippi State in Egg Bowl

Lane Kiffin says Mississippi State fans stole Ole Miss QB's jersey ahead of Egg Bowl

Auburn in agreement with Alex Golesh to fill HC vacancy

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Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / November 30

Auburn is hiring Alex Golesh as their new head coach and Vols fans are hoping he doesn't swipe a key assistant coach from Tennessee

The Auburn Tigers are hiring former Tennessee Vols head coach Alex Golesh as their new head coach. Golesh served as the head coach at USF for the last three seasons.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 30

Auburn in agreement with Alex Golesh to fill HC vacancy

After their 27-20 loss to Alabama in the Iron Bowl, the Auburn Tigers have reportedly honed in on their next head coach.

Auburn loses Iron Bowl on costly fumble by Cam Coleman

Alex Golesh speaks out after 'untrue' report that he was taking Arkansas job

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Cam Coleman News / Larry Brown Sports / November 30

Auburn loses Iron Bowl on costly fumble by Cam Coleman

Auburn lost the Iron Bowl to rival Alabama 27-20 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday night, and a fumble by Cam Coleman cost them at the end.