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Auburn Consistent Through ESPN’s Recruiting Ranking Shakeup

Despite an incredibly jam-packed month of June in recruiting, the Auburn Tigers seem to have relaxed their efforts as July has rolled around. However, though the Tigers appear to be just about exactly where they want to be, other programs are still hard at work, resulting in a massive recruiting ranking shakeup this past week.

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Auburn Football Has a Top-15 Most Difficult Schedule in the Country, Per ESPN

If Alex Golesh wanted an easy season in his first year with a new program, he probably should not have signed up to coach the Auburn Tigers, as the SEC has long been revered as a gauntlet of top-level teams, and Auburn’s 2026 schedule is certainly proof of that fact.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 10

Auburn Football Cracks Top 25 In Early ESPN Rankings

Every year, fans of the Auburn Tigers get their hopes up in the offseason, and every year (at least in recent memory), they end up disappointed. It is,

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 10

Where Things Stand For Auburn Baseball Ahead of 2026 MLB Draft

Auburn baseball is coming off its second Super Regional appearance in the last two seasons. Now, it will see some of its players potentially leave to follow their dreams. The MLB Draft takes place in Philadelphia on Saturday and Sunday, and 20 rounds separate head coach Butch Thompson and his potential exits for the 2027 roster.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 9

Auburn 2010 National Champion Talks Alex Golesh: ‘We Have the Right Head Coach’

Alex Golesh seemingly came out of nowhere in the Auburn Tigers’ coaching search this past year, as most fans were focused on other names like Jon Sumrall, the Florida Gators’ newest head coach.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 9

Analyst Predicts Auburn To Miss Bowl Game For Third Year In a Row

The Auburn Tigers have struggled immensely in recent years, as the team has not had a winning season since 2019 or a bowl win since 2018. Many believe that Alex Golesh, the Tigers’ latest head coach, will be able to right the ship, but Sporting News’ Bill Bender is not convinced.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 9

Why Alex Golesh Believes Auburn Tigers Can Compete for National Championship

Being a fan of the Auburn Tigers, in recent years, has been an absolute slog, as the team has struggled in just about every which way you can think of.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 8

Former Four-Star Auburn Forward Signs with Northeast Conference Program

Another former Auburn Tiger is on the move this summer, as on Tuesday, it was announced that Jahki Howard had committed to transfer from Utah to Long Island University, a program in the Northeast Conference.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 8

Freshman Auburn Linebacker Will Put League on Notice, Says National Media

It is no secret that the Auburn Tigers boast some of the best linebacker depth in the country– after all, Xavier Atkins is a popular pick for the Butkus Award this season, while former All-SEC Freshman Demarcus Riddick, Bryce Deas and more are all expected to dominate this year.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 7

Auburn HC Alex Golesh Reveals One Change He'd Make in College Athletics

Alex Golesh has only been a head coach for three seasons in 2026, but he has a mature approach when it comes to rules and regulations in college football. The new Auburn Tigers head coach had the opportunity to speak with college football analyst David Pollack on his podcast, See Ball Get Ball with David Pollack, to begin the month of July.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 7

National Media Ranks Auburn’s 2027 RB Class Among Best in Country

It is no secret that the Auburn Tigers have been surprisingly dominant in Alex Golesh’s first full recruiting cycle as the head coach of the Tigers, as his class currently ranks among the top-10 in the country, per 247Sports and ESPN.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 6

Alex Golesh Lost to Navy While At USF. Should Auburn Fans Be Concerned?

One of the bigger narratives surrounding new Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh, from the day he was hired, has been a questionable blemish on his record: a 41-38 loss to Navy in 2025.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 6

Golesh’s Recruiting Efforts Are Not Done Yet For Auburn, Says Analyst

The Auburn Tigers have, rather surprisingly, dominated on the recruiting trail this summer. As it stands, the Tigers’ 2027 class currently ranks among

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 6

Analyst Previews Auburn Football’s Biggest Offensive Strength in 2026

The Auburn Tigers still have many questions surrounding their upcoming 2026 season, especially with new head coach Alex Golesh at the helm and a litany of new transfers that are set to make up the Tigers’ offense.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 5

Steven Pearl Names Auburn Basketball’s Two Leaders Ahead of 2026 Season

The Auburn Tigers are looking to rebound from a disappointing 2025 season, in which the program was relegated to the NIT after struggling to put up wins in big games.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 5

Auburn Analyst Warns of Notable Weakness in Tigers’ 2026 Offense

The Auburn Tigers are simply looking to improve this year–after all, after five straight seasons below .500, it is hard to imagine the team getting any worse.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 3

These Three Games Will Define Alex Golesh’s Auburn Legacy in 2026

Making a strong first impression is critical for a head coach, especially in today’s modern era of football, and new Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh has already begun to impress the Auburn faithful with high-level recruiting.

Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Auburn lands an elite in-state commit to help improve an aspect of the recruiting class that’s already one of the best in the country

The Auburn Tigers are recruiting well, considering it’s Alex Golesh’s first cycle in the SEC. And landing MJ Evans certainly helps. Auburn football and coach Alex Golesh landed a significant commitment when four-star edge rusher MJ Evans chose the Tigers over Tennessee, Miami, and South Carolina.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 1

Alex Golesh isn't shying away from Auburn's rivalry with Alabama

New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh was born in Moscow, Russia. He went to college at Ohio State and made a name for himself as the head coach of the USF Bulls.

NFL teams get new Brendan Sorsby warning after 2027 draft decision

Brendan Sorsby, NFL come to agreement after supplemental draft decision

How far away are the Gamecocks really from the college football playoffs?

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 29

QB Jackson Arnold leaning on Dan Mullen, Corey Dennis at UNLV

Arnold entered the college ranks with incredibly high expectations placed on his shoulders.

Ohio State beats out Texas, Georgia for five-star DL Marcus Fakatou

Texas QB Arch Manning avoiding preseason Heisman talk, but that's not going to stop hype after impressive showing at Manning Passing Academy

Notre Dame has 'the ultimate shutdown guy' in Leonard Moore

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Eli Drinkwitz News / Yardbarker / June 22

Missouri's big recruiting day capped off by flipping four-star RB Kingston Miles from Auburn

The day started great for Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers on the recruiting trail, but it ended incredibly.

Notre Dame lands pair of four-star commitments from legacy recruits Julius, Andre Jones

Iowa State lands commitment from cousin of NFL Hall of Famer Rod Woodson

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 10

Auburn steals four-star EDGE Rion Jackson away from Virginia Tech

Auburn steals four-star EDGE Rion Jackson away from James Franklin, Virginia Tech

Rion Jackson was going to play football for James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Brian Hartline, USF steal four-star QB recruit from Power Four program

Pete Golding, Ole Miss beat out Lane Kiffin, LSU for top OL recruit

How Mike Norvell was key to Florida State landing elite WR recruit: 'It meant a lot to me'

Curt Cignetti, Indiana Hoosiers' culture wins over another recruit

Oregon lands elite LB Toa Satele over Texas, Notre Dame, others

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 3

Alex Golesh and Auburn starting to heat up on the recruiting trail

If Alex Golesh wants to get the Auburn Tigers back into contention both in the SEC and nationally, he's going to have to be great in two ways. First and foremost, he's going to have to start getting some big wins on the recruiting trail.

Takeaways from recruiting rankings around college football

One question Arch Manning, four other QB prospects must answer before 2027 NFL Draft

SEC QB tiers: Ranking the top units across the conference

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 1