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Five Key Quotes From Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh After Tennessee Loss

The Auburn Tigers couldn’t leave Rocky Top with a win on Saturday afternoon, falling to No. 17 Tennessee 24-12 at Neyland Stadium. Despite being up at halftime, Auburn couldn’t hold off the Volunteers in a second half, allowing 237 rushing yards to put the game out of hand.

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Auburn and Tennessee are set to go at in a SEC Matchup Saturday in Knoxville. Kickoff for the game is set for 2:30 p.m. CT, and the game will be broadcast on ESPN.

Xavier Atkins News / Touchdown Auburn / October 1

ESPN analyst names Auburn defender a top-five LB for 2027 NFL draft

Xavier Atkins is listed as the No. 4 linebacker among possible 2027 NFL Draft prospects, according to ESPN NFL analyst Jordan Reid. Atkins is a junior linebacker for the Tigers.

Alex Golesh News / EssentiallySports / October 1

Alex Golesh Breaks Silence on Former Staffer’s Arrest, Makes His Stance Clear on Protecting Auburn Recruiting Secrets

Alex Golesh wants nothing to do with the David Jenrath mess. The former Auburn personnel scouting assistant was booked Monday on two Class C felony charges, theft of trade secrets and computer tampering, after allegedly sharing information tied to the Tigers’ recruiting operation.

Byrum Brown News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 30

Byrum Brown Ranks Behind Former Auburn QB In Latest ESPN Rankings

Byrum Brown has not gotten off to exactly the start that many expected when he first transferred to the Auburn Tigers from USF, but he has still led the team to a 3-1 record through the first four games of the season. After the Tigers’ win against Vanderbilt, ESPN released its latest Power Four quarterback rankings, and Brown ranks at No.

Byrum Brown News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 30

Auburn's Byrum Brown Left Off Analyst’s Top-10 SEC Quarterbacks List

Byrum Brown has gotten off to a bit of a shaky start in his first year with the Auburn Tigers after transferring from USF ahead of the season, throwing for a total of 869 yards and six touchdowns over the course of the Tigers’ first four games of the season.

Chas Nimrod News / A to Z Sports / September 30

Former Tennessee Vols WR Chas Nimrod comments on returning to Neyland Stadium this weekend as a member of the Auburn Tigers

Auburn Tigers wide receiver Chas Nimrod spent the first three seasons of his career at Tennessee. Former Tennessee wide receiver Chas Nimrod will make his return to Neyland Stadium this weekend when Auburn visits for a matchup against the Vols.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 30

Where Auburn Stands in CBS Sports’ SEC Power Rankings After Vanderbilt Win

On Saturday, the Auburn Tigers picked up their first SEC home win since 2024, and even though it was not exactly glamorous for the Tigers, getting into the SEC win column is always a good spot to be, especially after the failures of the past few seasons.

Alex Golesh News / Touchdown Auburn / September 30

What Golesh feels the Auburn offense has to do against Tennessee

The Auburn Tigers are preparing for yet another SEC matchup with the Tigers set to travel to Tennessee on Saturday. The Tigers are looking to carry momentum from their first SEC home win since 2024 against Vanderbilt on the road.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 30

Pro Football Network Ranks These Auburn Linebackers as Best in the Country

The Auburn Tigers may be struggling a bit more on defense than many expected entering this season, but one factor has remained consistent: top-level linebacker play.

College Football News / EssentiallySports / September 30

Former Auburn Football Staffer Arrested for Allegedly Leaking Program’s Recruiting Information to Rivals

As college football heads into Week 5, a shocking development has emerged from Auburn. Lee County Jail records show that a former Auburn employee has been arrested over allegations of stealing trade secrets from the Tigers and sharing them with rival programs.

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / October 1

Ex-Auburn staffer arrested, accused of leaking 'trade secrets'

Former Auburn staffer arrested, accused of leaking Tigers' 'trade secrets' to competitors

The Auburn Tigers had a man in their football department who nicknamed himself "Don Julio" and allegedly disseminated confidential recruiting information to other programs.

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Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 29

Former Auburn Staffer, Tennessee Man Arrested on Felony Theft of Trade Secrets

The Auburn Tigers’ Week 5 matchup against Tennessee is only continuing to get more interesting ahead of Alex Golesh’s return to Rocky Top. 24-year-old David Rudolph Jenrath, a native of Franklin, Tennessee, was arrested Monday on charges of theft of trade secrets and computer tampering, according to police and court records.

Kodi Burns News / Touchdown Auburn / September 29

Why Burns feels the Auburn wideouts have proven ‘they belong’ in SEC

Auburn football's wide receiver coach Kodi Burns feels his unit has proven they can make plays in the SEC through four games. Multiple players followed Alex Golesh to Auburn from USF including five wide receivers.

Alex Golesh News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 29

Alex Golesh Details ‘Huge Point of Emphasis’ For Auburn Tigers Defense

The Auburn Tigers’ defense has been a bit spotty this year, though it has done a good job of showing up when the offense needs it to. Barring the Florida game–and in fairness to Auburn’s defense, Florida leads the SEC in total offense–the Tigers’ defense has held every opponent to 16 points or fewer throughout the season.

Charles Barkley News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Charles Barkley Reveals One Exception to His Retirement and Plans to Leave Public Life: 'I Want to Make that Perfectly Clear'

It looks like Charles Barkley is in a hurry to add ‘former’ to another one of his professional titles. The Auburn legend, Hall of Famer, and television analyst has just reaffirmed his intention to retire from broadcasting after the 2026–27 season.