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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.

Connor Lew News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 3

Did Auburn's Connor Lew Help or Hurt His Stock at the Combine?

Auburn Tigers center Connor Lew entered the 2025 season as the top center prospect in this year’s draft class and was mocked as high as the back of the first round in the fall.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 3

What Latest NCAA Tournament Projections Reveal About Auburn's March Madness Hopes

Following their embarrassing 85-79 loss to Ole Miss on Saturday night in Neville Arena, the Auburn Tigers are continuing to drop in the most recent NCAA Tournament projections.

Bruce Pearl News / EasySportz / March 3

Bruce Pearl Disrespects Undefeated Miami (OH) — And Has No Clue What He’s Talking About

In what has quickly become one of the more tone-deaf moments of this college basketball season, former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl recently took aim at undefeated Miami (OH) — and the backlash was swift, justified, and brutally honest.

College Basketball News / The Spun / March 3

Miami (Ohio) Has Fired Back At CBS Analyst Bruce Pearl

Miami (Ohio) athletic director David Sayler defended his men's basketball program amid Bruce Pearl's criticism. The 29-0 RedHawks are two wins away from securing an undefeated regular season, but Pearl still argued that the MAC program wouldn't warrant an at-large bid in the NCAA tournament if they don't win their conference tournament.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 2

RB Recruit Previews Auburn Unofficial Visit: ‘This Visit is Going to Show a Lot’

The Auburn Tigers, under new head coach Alex Golesh, have built quite an impressive rushing attack for the upcoming season, and the Tigers seem to be interested in keeping that facet consistent in upcoming years. One prospect, Jacez Walton, has scheduled an official visit to Auburn, and he told Auburn Tigers on SI that it will be a crucial one.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 2

Miami (OH) Athletic Director Fires Shot at Bruce Pearl, Auburn Tigers Over March Madness Dispute

Though Bruce Pearl may have retired from his position as the head coach of the Auburn Tigers, he has still dominated headlines all across the basketball world.

Steven Pearl News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 2

Auburn HC Steven Pearl Breaks Down Standards: ‘I’m Not Asking a Ton’

In a season where much has been disappointing for the Auburn Tigers, disciplinary issues have run rampant. This is an area where Auburn head coach Steven Pearl and his players have faced significant scrutiny, so Pearl took the stand on Monday to detail his approach to the issue.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 2

Where Auburn Baseball Landed in Major Rankings After Week Three

It has been an interesting beginning to the season for the Auburn Tigers, who entered the season as one of the most highly-ranked teams in baseball. In this past week alone, the Tigers barely edged out West Georgia in a midweek matchup before taking on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in a three-game series.

College Basketball 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.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 1

No. 5 Auburn Tigers Cruise to Series Win Over Nebraska Behind Fralick Blast

AUBURN, Ala. – No. 5 Auburn jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in a 12-3 win against Nebraska Sunday afternoon at Plainsman Park. The win secured Auburn’s 11th straight regular-season home series dating back to the final series of the 2024 season.

Steven Pearl News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 1

Steven Pearl Sends Message to Auburn Fans After Abysmal Collapse vs. Ole Miss

The Auburn Tigers suffered one of their worst losses of the year to Ole Miss on Saturday night in Neville Arena, and their first-year head coach is well aware of the fanbase’s frustrations.

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 / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 1

Chad Baker-Mazara No Longer Part of New Program Following Transfer

One of the Auburn Tigers’ best players a year ago is teamless after transferring out at the conclusion of last season. The University of Southern California’s athletic department revealed early Sunday evening that Trojans guard Chad Baker-Mazara is no longer with the basketball program.

Steven Pearl News / Auburn Tigers on SI / March 1

Disciplinary Issues Headline Brutal Debut Season for Auburn HC Steven Pearl

The Auburn Tigers now find themselves even farther on the outside looking in on the NCAA Tournament with yet another loss, as they fell to the Ole Miss Rebels, 85-79, on Saturday evening in Neville Arena. The Rebels were losers of 10-straight, while Auburn was a heavy favorite entering the matchup.

College Softball News / Larry Brown Sports / February 21

UCLA softball roasts Auburn with all-time disrespectful tweet

In a game that was over before it really began, the UCLA softball team delivered a historic beatdown to Auburn, then twisted the knife with one of the most savage social media burns in recent memory.

Josh Hubbard News / Yardbarker / February 19

Josh Hubbard's historic first half powers Miss State to needed win

Josh Hubbard's record-breaking first half powers Mississippi State to needed win against Auburn

The Mississippi State Bulldogs' woes have spoiled many big games for junior guard Josh Hubbard this season, but that wasn't the case on Wednesday night.

Iowa formally apologizes to Nebraska HC Fred Hoiberg after incident

Darius Acuff Jr. officially the best CBB guard John Calipari has coached

Could shocking loss to Creighton be a wake-up call for No. 5 UConn?

UCLA HC Mick Cronin must treat his players with much more respect

Texas Tech dealt probable fatal blow to title hopes with JT Toppin injury

NCAA deserves to be under fire for chaos of its own making in CBB

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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