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Auburn Flattens Southern Miss In Rebound Week 2 Win

Despite a shaky Week 1 performance against Baylor, the Auburn Tigers rebounded well on Saturday to take down the Southern Miss Golden Eagles by a final score of 43-8.

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Improvements Auburn can make in second half against Southern Miss

Auburn football leads Southern Miss at halftime in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Here is a look at the ways the Tigers can continue to have success in the second half and build for the future: Penalties hurt the Auburn Tigers on multiple occasions against Southern Miss in the first half.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 12

Is Auburn Standout Edge Rusher Playing in Home Opener Against Southern Miss?

After suffering an injury last week during the Auburn Tigers’ win over the Baylor Bears, the program will be without one of their key defensive lineman

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 12

Auburn Football's Home Opener Delayed Due to Lightning. What We Know

The Auburn Tigers will have to wait to get started with their home slate for the foreseeable future with a delay in place. Lightning has been detected in an eight-mile radius on the Plains, meaning there will be at least a 30-minute delay until the inclement weather is away from the area.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 12

Why CBS Sports Believes Auburn’s Upcoming Game has ‘Rebound of the Week’ Potential

The Auburn Tigers limped out of Mercedes-Benz Stadium last week with a one-point win over the Baylor Bears in a matchup where the Tigers were favored by more than a touchdown.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 12

How to Watch Auburn Football's Home Opener vs. Southern Miss

The Auburn Tigers head home with a win under their belt, looking to pick up their first win on the Plains of the 2026 season on Saturday night. Head coach Alex Golesh will play his first game in front of the Jordan-Hare Stadium crowd this weekend, coming off a neutral-site win over the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 11

Auburn’s Three Keys to Beat Southern Miss in Week 2 Matchup

Despite the win, the Auburn Tigers did not exactly put on a confidence-inspiring performance against Baylor, but this week, they have the opportunity to change a lot of public perception in their Week 2 matchup with Southern Miss.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 11

Three Storylines I’m Watching in Auburn’s Matchup with Southern Mississippi

The Auburn Tigers still have a lot of questions to answer after a lackluster Week 1 performance against the Baylor Bears, in which the defense saved the win for the Tigers in the waning seconds of the game.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 11

Meet the Auburn Tigers’ Captains for the Southern Miss Game

The Auburn Tigers have officially announced their captains for their Saturday matchup against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles: Byrum Brown, Bryce Cain, Jeremiah Cobb, Elijah Melendez and Sylvester Smith-Reed.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 11

Three Auburn Offensive Players to Watch Against Southern Mississippi

The Auburn Tigers are 1-0 after a tight win over the Baylor Bears this past weekend, but they have spent this week preparing for their upcoming matchup against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 10

3 Areas Auburn Must Improve Against Southern Miss

The Auburn Tigers posted a far-from-perfect performance last weekend against Baylor to open the season, leaving some fans disappointed due to high preseason expectations.

Alex Golesh News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 10

Alex Golesh Talks One of Auburn’s Most Crucial Position Groups

The Auburn Tigers are now at the halfway point between their season opener against Baylor, which they won 17-16, and their upcoming matchup with the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles, and the effort from the team and coaching staff has been nonstop as the Tigers prepare for their next matchup.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 10

Why Auburn OC Joel Gordon is Raving About This Auburn RB

The Auburn Tigers have been expected to lean heavily on their rushing attack this season, and though production struggled a bit against Baylor, the Tigers’ co-offensive coordinator and play caller, Joel Gordon, is still very high on one of his running backs: Jeremiah Cobb.

Eric Winters News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 10

Sophomore Auburn Safety Earns Defensive Player of the Week Honors

The Auburn Tigers have long since boasted top-tier defenses, though this year’s unit has one thing going for it that could make all the difference: sophomore safety Eric Winters.

Byrum Brown News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 9

Southern Miss Head Coach Raves About Auburn QB Byrum Brown: 'It Starts And Ends With Him'

With only one game of film from the Auburn Tigers under a new process with head coach Alex Golesh, Southern Miss head coach Blake Anderson found a point

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 9

ESPN Predicts Auburn To Be In This Bowl Game in 2026

Even though the Auburn Tigers have played in just one game this season and are clearly a work in progress, early projection season leaves no stone unturned, and the Tigers have already found themselves with a pair of bowl projections for the conclusion of this season.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 8

Auburn Safety Leaves Program in Second Season With Tigers

While the Auburn defense won the day in its first game of the season against Baylor, the program lost a depth piece to its secondary entering the week of its home opener. Safety Jacoby Mathews is no longer with the program, according to multiple sources close to the situation.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 8