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Auburn Offensive Lineman Declares for 2026 NFL Draft

In a season of many departures from the program, the Auburn Tigers will lose one of their top offensive lineman in 2026 – but not because of the transfer portal.

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Auburn Dealt Bad News After College Football Season

The Auburn Tigers' 2025 season ended after a 27-20 Week 14 loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide. After going 5-7, the program failed to reach bowl eligibility for the second straight year.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 13

Auburn Tigers Lose Sophomore to Season-Ending Medical Condition

AUBURN, Ala.-- The Auburn Tigers will be without sophomore center Emeka Opurum for the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to a medical condition, first-year head coach Steven Pearl announced Saturday.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 12

Auburn Football Tight End to Enter Transfer Portal

he Alex Golesh era is just over a week old on the Plains, and the Auburn Tigers are seeing multiple players from last season's squad reported to have plans to exit the program.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 12

Auburn Adds In-State Opponent to Future Schedule

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers will complete their slate of playing every Division I football program in the state of Alabama in 2031 when the Tigers face the Troy Trojans, which was announced on Thursday morning. Auburn has also added FCS Austin Peay, Georgia Southern, and North Alabama to its schedule for future seasons.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 12

Auburn Hires Veteran Tim Banks as Co-DC and Safeties Coach

A veteran of the Southeastern Conference, Tim Banks has been hired as the Auburn Tigers' Co-Defensive Coordinator and Safeties coach, head coach Alex Golesh announced Friday.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 12

A Look at Auburn's Non-Conference Baseball Schedule for 2026

AUBURN, Ala.- Coming off hosting a Super-Regional, the Auburn Tigers baseball team has just announced its non-conference slate for the 2026 season, and it includes six teams that made an appearance in the NCAA Tournaments in 2025.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 11

Auburn Tigers' 2026 Schedule Revealed

AUBURN, Ala. — Auburn Football and the Southeastern Conference announced Thursday the program’s 2026 schedule, highlighted by visits from LSU and Florida.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 11

Auburn Names New Special Teams Coach for Alex Golesh Staff

As Alex Golesh begins to settle into his new role as Auburn Tigers head coach, he’s worked to put together a brand new staff to take into the 2026 season.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 11

Alex Golesh Addresses Auburn's Decision to Decline Bowl Game Offer

The Auburn Tigers finished the season with a disappointing 5-7 record, which normally isn’t enough to clinch a bowl game berth, but they were presented with a unique postseason opportunity just a few days ago.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 11

Auburn Set to Hire New RB Coach as Derrick Nix Interviews with SEC School

Alex Golesh has reportedly found his running backs coach. The Auburn Tigers are set to hire West Virginia's Larry Porter as the program's running backs coach, according to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 10

Alex Golesh's Biggest Priority as He Takes Over the Auburn Football Program

AUBURN, Ala.-- A little over ten days into his tenure on the plains, new Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh has one main priority: retaining the existing roster.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 10

Auburn Announces New Defensive Coach with Crimson Tide and Gators Experience

AUBURN — Veteran defensive coach Coleman Hutzler has been hired as an assistant coach with Auburn Football working with the Bucks and Edges on defense, head coach Alex Golesh announced Wednesday.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 9

Why Retaining D.J. Durkin was a Top Priority for Auburn HC Alex Golesh

AUBURN, Ala.-- The biggest offseason win for the Auburn Tigers thus far has been retaining defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin. During the 2025 season, Durkin’s

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 8

Auburn Tigers Expected to Lose Another DB to Transfer Portal

The 2025-26 transfer portal cycle is beginning to ramp up for the Auburn Tigers, as the dominoes have started to fall regarding potential departures from the program.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 8

Alex Golesh Announces Five Coaches for Auburn Tigers Staff

AUBURN, Ala. - New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh announced the first five hires for his inaugural staff on Monday. Among that group are DJ Durkin

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 7

Tahaad Pettiford Cooks, but Auburn Falls to No. 2 Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. – Tahaad Pettiford scored a career-high 30 points, but No. 2 Arizona pounded No. 20 Auburn in the paint and defeated the Tigers 97-68 Saturday at McKale Memorial Center.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 6

Auburn Quarterback Expected to Enter Transfer Portal

The Auburn Tigers are less than a week into Alex Golesh’s tenure, and they are already down a quarterback to the transfer portal. Junior quarterback Jackson Arnold is expected to enter the transfer portal, On3’s Justin Hokanson announced early Saturday evening.

Byrum Brown News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 6

Alex Golesh's History Could Show What's to Come for Auburn QB Deuce Knight

New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh should have one pressing thought on his mind: keeping Deuce Knight on the Plains for a couple of years. Knight should remind Golesh of a player he developed at South Florida, Byrum Brown.

No. 20 Auburn Tigers at No. 2 Arizona Wildcats Preview, How to Watch

Another week, another nonconference heavyweight opponent. For the third time in 10 games, the No. 20 Auburn Tigers take on a top 10 team Saturday when the Tigers tip off against No.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 5

Auburn Loses Top Receiver Commit at 11th Hour

The Auburn Tigers lost a cornerstone-type recruit in their 2026 recruiting class on Friday in four-star wide receiver Jase Matthews. Auburn was beaten to the buzzer by Ole Miss, who secured Matthews’s signing at the 11th hour, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcess on X.

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / December 5

Top three issues new Auburn HC Alex Golesh must address immediately

Early into his tenure as the lead man at Auburn, here are a few tasks Golesh will need to prioritize.

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Jeff Lebby News / Yardbarker / December 1

Mississippi State flips five-star safety recruit from Auburn

Auburn has lost the commitment of five-star safety Bralan Womack, who is ranked as the No. 1 safety in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

No. 7 Ole Miss takes down Mississippi State in Egg Bowl

Lane Kiffin says Mississippi State fans stole Ole Miss QB's jersey ahead of Egg Bowl

Auburn in agreement with Alex Golesh to fill HC vacancy

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Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / November 30

Auburn is hiring Alex Golesh as their new head coach and Vols fans are hoping he doesn't swipe a key assistant coach from Tennessee

The Auburn Tigers are hiring former Tennessee Vols head coach Alex Golesh as their new head coach. Golesh served as the head coach at USF for the last three seasons.