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Former Golesh Superior, Rival SEC Coach Speaks Highly of New Auburn Coach

Though doubts have surrounded Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh ahead of his first season, few have been able to deny his coaching credentials. The Ohio State graduate has coached at a litany of programs over his 23-year coaching career.

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Three Blue-Chip Recruits to Watch During Major Weekend of Auburn Visits

The Auburn Tigers are working hard to build a foundation for a top-level roster, and that starts with recruiting. Alex Golesh, the latest head coach of the team, has hosted hundreds of recruits in the few short months since his hiring, and this weekend could prove to be the biggest of all.

Steven Pearl News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 29

Steven Pearl Gives Brief Update on Key Auburn Basketball Commit Mantas Rubštavičius

Though the Auburn Tigers have been quite successful in this year’s basketball offseason, particularly in recruiting and transfer acquisition, things may be getting a little shaky on the Plains.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 29

What Went Wrong for Auburn Tigers in Loss Against Milwaukee in NCAA Regional

Friday began in excitement for the Auburn Tigers, looking to get another stab at a shot to Omaha to play in the College World Series in 2026. At the end of the day, head coach Butch Thompson and his team are now staring at four straight wins being the only way for that dream to stay alive.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 29

Weather Delay Sees Auburn Baseball Down Big in First NCAA Tournament Game

A lightning delay at Plainsman Park has stopped the game between the Auburn Tigers and the Milwaukee Panthers, and head coach Butch Thompson needed it for his group. In its own regional, Auburn is down 11-5 to Milwaukee entering the bottom of the sixth inning.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 29

Why Auburn QB Byrum Brown Could Be a Heisman Trophy Candidate

There have not been many quarterbacks in the history of the Auburn Tigers who have been as highly anticipated as Byrum Brown is heading into 2026. A USF transfer, Brown dazzled the league in 2025 with a top-level combination of passing and rushing, and now he has the chance to prove himself in the SEC.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 29

Auburn Starting Pitchers and Lineup for Regional Game Against Milwaukee

The Auburn Tigers will look to defend their home field this weekend, beginning with the Milwaukee Panthers on Friday afternoon to open their regional in

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 29

Alex Golesh Defines Successful Year One with Auburn Tigers

Fans of the Auburn Tigers are getting desperate, and you really cannot blame them. The team has not turned in a winning season since the program fired head coach Gus Malzahn, way back in 2020, and though Alex Golesh is looking to change that, he said at the SEC Spring Meetings this week that his priorities do not lie in the wins column.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 28

Top Three 2027 Athlete Foregoes Clemson Visit, Will Visit Auburn Instead

Recruiting is a tumultuous time for any college program, and the Auburn Tigers appear to be reaping the benefits of this chaos. On Wednesday, four-star athlete Tae Walden Jr.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 28

Projected Rotation for Auburn Tigers in NCAA Baseball Regional Tournament

Pitching is a prized possession for Auburn baseball, and head coach Butch Thompson will rely on it this weekend. The Tigers are set to host their second regional in a row, hosting UCF, NC State and Milwaukee over the course of the next several days.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 28

Where Auburn's Alex Golesh Ranks Among Power Four Head Coaches

With the hiring of new head coach Alex Golesh, fans of the Auburn Tigers seem more in the dark than ever as to how exactly their team will perform in 2026.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 28

Five Keys That Could Make or Break Auburn Baseball's Regional Run

Omaha is on the mind of Auburn baseball, as the Tigers get set to begin their NCAA Tournament journey at home in the opening round. The Auburn Regional is back for the second consecutive season, and Plainsman Park will be the home for UCF, NC State and Milwaukee to look to take down the Tigers this weekend.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 27

Everything Rance Brown Said About Auburn After His Commitment

On Monday, the Auburn Tigers landed a big recruiting win with the commitment of Rance Brown, a three-star offensive tackle who originally hails from Brentwood Academy in Tennessee.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 27

Auburn Set for Two Night Matchups in First Three Games of 2026 Season

AUBURN, Ala.-- Anticipation is ever-growing for the new-look Auburn Tigers, who are looking to make a major comeback after the pain of the last five seasons.

Auburn Regional Breakdown: Schedule, Preview, Bracket Breakdown

Auburn baseball was the only school that went back-to-back in claiming a regional as a top-four seed. Now, the Tigers will look to get out victorious once again. Head coach Butch Thompson and his group are on the hunt to get back to the College World Series for the first time since the 2022 season.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 27

Auburn Offers No. 1 OT in Pennsylvania: ‘You Can Tell They Care’

The Auburn Tigers have been working tirelessly to rebuild an offensive line unit that lost every single key 2025 piece to either the Transfer Portal or the NFL, and now, they have made a push for one of the best offensive linemen in the 2028 class, Ty Winn.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 27

‘Let’s Win a Natty:’ Why Byrum Brown is High on Auburn’s Team Chemistry

Byrum Brown is, without a doubt, the most anticipated piece of the Auburn Tigers for the 2026 season. Brown transferred in from USF to follow his coach, Alex Golesh, and Tiger fans have been on the edge of their seats as they wait to see what he has to offer the program.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 27

Why Auburn HC Alex Golesh Isn't Looking Too Much At Expanded CFP Rumors

As a first-year head coach in the SEC, Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh understands he will need to gain experience at this level for others to listen. He wants his football team to do the talking first, speaking to the media on Tuesday during the SEC spring meetings in Destin, Florida.

Cameron Newton News / Auburn Tigers on SI / May 27

Why Auburn Stands Out to 2027 Safety with Cam Newton Connections

The Auburn Tigers have been devoted to nonstop recruiting over the past few months, and as a result, Alex Golesh’s 2027 class is beginning to shape up as one of the better classes in the SEC.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 26

Alabama's Kalen DeBoer giving props to Alex Golesh for Auburn's Iron Bowl preparation

Kalen DeBoer knows that the annual Iron Bowl game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers is a big deal. New Auburn head coach Alex Golesh apparently also understands that as well.

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Auburn head coach and former Vols offensive coordinator Alex Golesh clarifies his viral comments about Tennessee’s offense

Auburn Tigers head coach and former Tennessee Volunteers offensive coordinator Alex Golesh says he doesn’t think of the system he runs as a “veer-n-shoot” offensive system.

Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / May 22

Career of former Auburn Tigers quarterback takes an unexpected turn after promising beginning

Payton Thorne took a big swing to continue his football career after not finding a home in the National Football League. One of the more intriguing storylines of former Auburn Tigers was that of quarterback Payton Thorne.

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / May 18

Auburn's Alex Golesh beats out Notre Dame, others for four-star OT Layton von Brandt

New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh clearly made an impact on four-star offensive tackle recruit Layton von Brandt.

Four-star safety Jarrell Chandler chooses Clemson over Tennessee, Miami

Charles Woodson’s son announces his college commitment

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Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / May 18

Auburn Tigers get sneaky recruiting win that could end up being a steal if everything goes as planned

The Auburn Tigers are adjusting well in terms of recruiting under new head coach Alex Golesh, previously at USF. The Auburn Tigers have a new head coach in Alex Golesh.