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Auburn Righty Drew Whalen Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

Auburn’s pitching staff was a top 5 unit in terms of earned run average in the 2026 season. Now, head coach Butch Thompson sees another piece of the unit head to the pros on Sunday. It comes from right-handed pitcher Drew Whalen, who was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the ninth round of the draft in Philadelphia.

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Former Auburn RB Brian Battie Set to Graduate 2 Years After Deadly Shooting

Just over two years since a tragic shooting that abruptly ended his football career, former Auburn Tigers’ running back Brian Battie is set to graduate from Auburn in August.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 13

Should Auburn Football Fans Be Concerned About Lack of Five-Stars in 2027 Class?

Even though this is the very first year Alex Golesh has been the head coach of an SEC program, the Auburn Tigers have built a monster class of 2027 for the future of their team in very short order.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 12

Auburn Third Baseman Eric Guevara Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

Another Auburn Tigers infielder is officially off the draft board for the 2026 MLB Draft, as on Sunday, Eric Guevara was selected in the seventh round of the draft by the Miami Marlins.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 12

Auburn Reliever Ryan Hetzler Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

Auburn baseball’s pitching staff in 2026 was one of the best in the entire country. Now, the Tigers have seen two of their arms be selected by teams in this year’s MLB Draft. First, it was Alex Petrovic.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 12

Where Auburn’s 2027 Recruiting Class Ranks After Branch Commitment

On Saturday, the Auburn Tigers added James Branch, yet another top-level player, to their highly ranked 2027 class, who represents the second commit the Tigers have landed in July.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 12

Auburn Pitcher Alex Petrovic Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

Auburn baseball’s young team had plenty of stars that led to its success. The SEC program saw another productive player be selected in the 2026 MLB Draft on the second day of the event. It was right-handed pitcher Alex Petrovic, who was selected by the New York Mets.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 11

Auburn Lands Three-Star 2027 Athlete After Four-Way Race

The Auburn Tigers have been off to a rather slow start this month in recruiting, which is not all that surprising, especially given the dominant show they put on in the month of June.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 11

Analyst Names Auburn’s Biggest 2027 Recruiting Win

The Auburn Tigers have, rather surprisingly, been one of the best recruiting teams in the country for the 2027 cycle, the first under new head coach Alex Golesh.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 11

Auburn In Tight, Four-Way Race For 2027 Prospect

The Auburn Tigers have had a bit of a quiet month of July so far in recruiting, which was, admittedly, to be expected after the sheer dominance the program exhibited in June.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 10

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.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 10

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 / 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

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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

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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

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