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The Auburn Tigers finally breathed their first breath of fresh life on Saturday as they obliterated Mercer 62-17 in a much-needed win that saves their bowl eligibility hopes and sets up a fun high stakes Iron Bowl next week (Auburn could eliminate Alabama from the playoff).

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Deuce, Defense and Other Takeaways from Auburn's Dismantling of Mercer

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers (5-6) throttled the Mercer Bears (9-2), 62-17, in a second-half takeover by the Tigers. Here are a few takeaways from the Tigers’ beatdown of the Bears. In his first career start for the Tigers, Deuce Knight accumulated six total touchdowns for the Auburn offense, tying a school record.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 22

Deuce Knight’s Historic Day Propels Auburn Football Over Mercer

AUBURN, Ala.-- On Saturday, the Auburn Tigers dominated the Mercer Bears with a final score of 62-17. It was a game of firsts for the Tigers; it was Deuce Knight’s first start at quarterback as well as DJ Durkin’s first home game as the interim head coach of the Tigers.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 22

Knight Time: Freshman QB Deuce Set for First Start with Auburn Tigers

If Deuce Knight is meant to lead the Auburn Tigers, the question becomes: when does his era begin? Although he spent most of the season as an observer, Knight split practice snaps with Jackson Arnold this week and is set to make his first career start.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 22

Three Questions Ahead of Auburn's Game Against Mercer

Entering Saturday's game against Mercer, the Auburn Tigers still have a myriad of questions to answer regarding the game. Now, by every metric and stat, Auburn should win this game easily and without too much resistance from its opponent.

Jackson Arnold News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 21

Is This Jackson Arnold's Last Game with the Auburn Tigers?

While Deuce Knight will start, quarterback Jackson Arnold is expected to play on Saturday against Mercer in what could be his final game for the Auburn Tigers.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 21

Where Does ESPN Rank the Auburn Job Among Open Coaching Positions?

ESPN’s Adam Rittenberg recently compiled a ranking system of the best head coaching vacancies in the Power Four conferences, and the Auburn Tigers came

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 21

Why Auburn Cannot Afford to Sleep on Mercer's Offense

Though many Auburn Tigers fans have already written off the Mercer matchup as a win and are looking ahead to the Iron Bowl, the Bears are nothing to scoff at.

Jackson Arnold News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 21

Auburn Interim D.J. Durkin Details Decision to Start Deuce Knight Over Jackson Arnold

The Auburn Tigers (4-6) are taking a different approach at quarterback this week against the Mercer Bears (9-1). Freshman quarterback Deuce Knight is set to make his first career start as the Tigers preserve Ashton Daniel’s redshirt status for this season.

College Football News / College Football News / November 20

Auburn vs Mercer Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

Auburn can still go to a bowl game. After all of the pain and suffering the team went through this season, this could all change around in a snap. Get by Mercer, beat Bama, and boom - the Tigers would be bowl eligible, and at the same time, ruin the Tide’s season.

College Football News / ESPN / November 20

Auburn giving QB Knight first start vs. Mercer

Auburn freshman Deuce Knight is getting the nod over Jackson Arnold with Ashton Daniels skipping the game to preserve a year of eligibility.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 20

Auburn Tigers Expected to Make QB Change Ahead of Week 13

The Auburn Tigers have been dealing with a lot of injuries this season as they are still in a spot where if they win out, they can make a bowl game. However, the quarterback position has been all over the place as three different quarterbacks have attempted at least five passes this season.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 20

Report: Auburn Tigers Name Starting Quarterback vs. Mercer

The Auburn Tigers are coming off a bye week and are set to face the Mercer Bears at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, and they have reportedly just named their starting quarterback.

Auburn Basketball Throttles Jackson State, Score Most Points Since 2017

AUBURN, Ala.- The 22nd-ranked Auburn Tigers (4-1) defeated the Jackson State Tigers (0-4), 112-66, in Neville Arena on Wednesday evening. The Tigers reached the 100-point mark for the first time this season, scoring the most points since 2017.

College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 20

No. 22 Auburn thoroughly dismantles overmatched Jackson State

KeShawn Murphy scored 19 points in just 20 minutes Wednesday night, leading five players in double figures as No. 22 Auburn plastered visiting Jackson State 112-66.

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College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 19

Auburn's Top Key to Victory in Their Upcoming Duel with Mercer

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers (4-6) are set to host the Mercer Bears (9-1) as they fight to keep bowl hopes alive. The Tigers cannot afford another loss if they want to see postseason action for the first time since 2021. While this is an FCS opponent, this game shouldn’t be taken lightly.

College Basketball News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 19

Preview: Auburn vs Jackson State

AUBURN, Ala.- The 22nd-ranked Auburn Tigers (3-1) are set to host the Jackson State Tigers (0-3) on Wednesday evening in Neville Arena. Auburn Tigers on SI has you covered on how to watch, a small preview, and betting odds for the matchup. Auburn is coming off a loss to the top-ranked Houston Cougars, in which they lost 73-72.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 18

Auburn Linebacker Out for Season With Shoulder Injury

The Auburn Tigers will enter the final two games of the 2025 season without one of their top sophomore defensive players. Linebacker Demarcus Riddick is expected to miss the rest of the season after undergoing a shoulder procedure, Auburn Undercover’s Nathan King reported on Tuesday morning.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 18

What Did We Learn From Auburn's 73-72 Loss to No. 1 Houston?

The Auburn Tigers fell just short in their first real test of the 2025-26 season on Sunday against No. 1 Houston, but there were many encouraging takeaways that emerged from their battle with the top-ranked Cougars.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 17

A Major Head Coaching Option is Off the Board as Auburn Continues Search

AUBURN, Ala.- With Virginia Tech soon to be finalizing a deal to hire former Penn State head coach James Franklin, that is one fewer coach that the Auburn Tigers have on its coaching board to replace Hugh Freeze.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 17

Sebastian Williams-Adams Emerging as Key Piece in Auburn's Rotation

Sebastian Williams-Adams may not be the Auburn Tigers player that fans immediately notice, but he could be one of the most vital parts of what appears to be a deep rotation.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 16

Houston overcomes poor shooting for win over Auburn

No. 1 Houston overcomes poor shooting for win over No. 22 Auburn

The energy and thrilling finish matched that of a good portion of the NFL games on Sunday, and it was ultimately Houston that came away with a 73-72 win.

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Auburn Tigers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 4

Auburn made the most boneheaded mistake in their season opener

Auburn made a major blunder late in the first game of the Steven Pearl era on Monday night, and they just barely escaped a major upset loss because of it.

Hugh Freeze News / Yardbarker / November 3

Why Auburn must get its next head-coaching hire right

Now that the Tigers have ripped the Band-Aid off, they can't afford to miss on their next head coach.

Auburn makes massive decision regarding HC Hugh Freeze

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Hugh Freeze News / Yardbarker / November 3

Auburn makes massive decision regarding HC Hugh Freeze

The college football coaching carousel is alive and well. Just one week after Brian Kelly was fired from LSU, it's now the Auburn Tigers' turn to make a coaching move.

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