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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.

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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.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 7

How Auburn Reloaded its Edge Room this Offseason

The Auburn Tigers boasted one of the better defenses in college football last season, finishing as the No. 29 total defense and the No. 34 scoring defense.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 6

Why Auburn Stands Out to Louisiana LB Among Offers from LSU, Alabama and Texas A&M

Linebackers from the Auburn Tigers have dominated headlines over the past few years. Whether it be Demarcus Riddick or Xavier Atkins, DJ Durkin has built a defensive core that has terrorized offenses in his short tenure with the Tigers. Now, he is looking to the future, as the Tigers recently offered 2028 prospect Shamar Evans.

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.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 6

How Personal Ties Could Give Auburn an Edge for TE Recruit

The Auburn Tigers have been quite busy with recruiting in the past few weeks, as Alex Golesh and company have offered a plethora of potential future Tigers.

College Basketball News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 6

Breaking Down Auburn's Path to the NCAA Tournament Ahead of Alabama Clash

The Auburn Tigers are firmly on the bubble heading into the final game of the regular season, and the urgency couldn’t be higher for Steven Pearl and company.

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.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 5

Auburn Aims to Pry CB Recruit Away From Fellow SEC Program

Alex Golesh has been quite busy as he looks to solidify his future as the head coach of the Auburn Tigers. On Thursday, he made it clear that he is not just shopping for available players, as he and his program offered three-star Mississippi State-committed cornerback Brandon Allen.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 5

Auburn Continues Push to Make Early Impression on 2028 Class

The Auburn Tigers have been quite busy with the 2028 class in recent days, with players like Luke Nabors and Avery Thompson receiving offers from the program.

College Basketball News / EasySportz / March 4

Bruce Pearl Addresses ‘Nepo Baby’ Criticism of Son Steven with Strong Message

AUBURN, Ala. — Former Auburn Tigers coach and college basketball figure Bruce Pearl pushed back this week against critics questioning his support for his son, Steven Pearl, and his comments about the NCAA Tournament debate involving undefeated Miami (Ohio).

Bruce Pearl News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 4

Bruce Pearl Admits Nepotism in Auburn Hiring Son, Steven: 'I'm Not Going to Deny Who I Am'

Bruce Pearl has made it no secret that he believes that the Auburn Tigers should be in the NCAA Tournament over undefeated Miami (Ohio), so much so that Redhawks AD David Sayler went as far as to accuse Pearl of nepotism due to his ties to the program and his son Steven's hiring as his predecessor.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 4

Auburn Looks to Bolster Future of Wide Receiver Room with 2028 Talent

The transfer portal has certainly shaken the way that college football looks these days, though perhaps no team was hit as hard as the Auburn Tigers. Amidst nearly 40 exits, the Tigers lost almost all of their wide receiver talent when Hugh Freeze was fired, but Alex Golesh seems determined not just to save this season, but many to come.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 4

Offensive Tackle Prospect Talks Auburn Offer, Interest in Program

In the time since Alex Golesh asked for prayers for the Auburn Tigers’ offensive line, the Tigers’ head coach has been quite busy. He and his staff have been all over recruiting headlines as they try to solidify the future of Golesh’s tenure, and 2027 offensive lineman Rance Brown joined the list of those offered by the university on Monday.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 4

Joe Lunardi Calls Out Bruce Pearl For Absurd NCAA Tournament Claim

ESPN Bracketologist Joe Lunardi isn't interested in hearing Bruce Pearl's takes on the NCAA Tournament. Pearl sparked quite the debate last Saturday when he made the argument that Miami (OH) shouldn't get an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament despite its 30-0 record.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 4

Tahaad Pettiford Shines as Auburn Storms Back against LSU

AUBURN, Ala. – Tahaad Pettiford showcased his full arsenal, mixing 3-pointers, old-school right-handed floaters and a highlight-reel dunk to lead Auburn

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 3

Alex Golesh Looks to Solidify Long-Term Future with 2030 Offer

Alex Golesh has not coached a single down for the Auburn Tigers in his short tenure thus far, but that does not mean he is not already looking to the future.

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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