Auburn Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Why ESPN Classified Auburn Football As ‘On the Come Up’ Ahead of 2026 Season

For the Auburn Tigers, this year may stand as proof that it’s not about how many times you get knocked down; it’s how many times you can keep getting back up.

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CBS Sports Projects Auburn Football to Make This Bowl Game in 2026

The Auburn Tigers have been on one of the worst stretches in program history since 2020, as the team has not turned in a winning season since before COVID-19’s horrific run on the sport and the globe.

Byrum Brown News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 23

Popular QB Coach Amazed With Auburn's Byrum Brown: 'Really Special'

When it comes to the SEC, most believe that teams like Alabama, Texas or Georgia will dazzle the competition. However, notable quarterback trainer Jordan

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 22

Pro Football Focus Details Auburn Football’s Biggest Question Ahead of 2026 Season

The Auburn Tigers are, as of today, exactly two weeks away from their season opener against Baylor, but there are still several question marks surrounding the team.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 22

Two Auburn Commits Impress in Opening Week of High School Football

With the 2026 season looming close for the Auburn Tigers, it can be easy to forget that Alex Golesh’s recruiting classes in 2027 and 2028 stand among the best in the nation.

Xavier Atkins News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 22

Auburn LB Xavier Atkins Continues to Pile On Honors Ahead of 2026 Season

It seems as if every day comes with a new award or honor for the Auburn Tigers’ top linebacker, Xavier Atkins, and Friday was no exception, as it was announced that Atkins had been placed on the Bednarik Award watchlist ahead of the 2026 season.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 21

Former Auburn Standout Loses Eligibility After Entering Transfer Portal

One of the summer’s biggest storylines has continued to go back and forth since the end of July. Now, a new ruling affects a former Auburn Tiger on the hardwood. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the NCAA a stay of the Colorado ruling that was set to give the class of 2022 recruits a fifth year of eligibility.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 21

Alex Golesh Teases Incredible Versatility From This Surprising Auburn Linebacker

The Auburn Tigers are, undoubtedly, stacked when it comes to the linebacker position. Of course, Xavier Atkins receives the lion’s share of the praise–which is well deserved, I might add–but several other key players in that unit could also make a massive impact this season.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 21

Alex Golesh Teases Key Transfer RB to Make Fall Camp Comeback

There have been quite a lot of questions surrounding new Auburn Tigers running back Bryson Washington over the past few months, as after missing much of spring camp with an injury, Auburn head coach Alex Golesh admitted to the media that Washington was ‘not there yet’ in terms of the physicality and body composition the team is looking for.

Champ Anthony News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 21

Champ Anthony, Chas Nimrod Named to Exclusive Award Watchlist

The Auburn Tigers have several key players who are expected to make a massive impact on college football this year, and though Byrum Brown and Xavier Atkins may be the first to jump to mind, the Tigers have two players who could not only dominate this season but also earn a prestigious award along the way.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 20

Auburn Linebacker Likely Out For Season Following Collarbone Surgery

Auburn football runs deep in the Faulk family, who recently sent their eldest son, Keldric, to the NFL after a dominant few seasons with the Tigers. However,

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 20

Alex Golesh Shares One Key Aspect Auburn Football Needs to Improve In

The Auburn Tigers have been hard at work during fall camp, and new head coach Alex Golesh is pulling out all of the stops to make sure that his team is ready for their season-opening kickoff in just over two weeks.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 20

Auburn Band And Choir Surprise Team To Prepare For 2026 Season

New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh has only been on The Plains for eight months and has already been engulfed by the culture. He used the end of Tuesday’s meeting to make sure the 40 incoming transfers were just as prepared to represent Auburn University.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 20

Auburn Tigers get Surprise to Help Prepare for New Season Under Alex Golesh

Paul Finebaum Names Struggling College Football Program That Will 'Make Noise'

The Auburn Tigers are in a disastrous stretch for the program. The team has had a losing season in five straight seasons and has had six straight seasons with six wins or fewer.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 19

Auburn HC Alex Golesh Details the Most Important Aspect of College Football in This Era

A group of underclassmen and transfers has the Auburn Tigers looking to make noise in the SEC next season. However, head coach Alex Golesh brings up an

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 19

Why Auburn Football Is The AP Poll’s Most Overrated Team In CFP Era

The Auburn Tigers, frankly, have been a shadow of their former selves over the past few seasons, but a recent stat may finally encapsulate the immense disappointment suffered by the Auburn faithful since their last title run in 2013.

Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / August 18

Auburn edge rushers earning trust to provide depth this fall

Auburn football's Buck/Edge coach Coleman Hutzler feels it is critical that the Tigers have depth on the edge. The SEC is a tough and competitive conference, and conference play will be longer than it's ever been this fall, with the SEC playing nine conference games.

Hugh Freeze News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 18

Auburn 'Freeze Four' Wide Receiver Working Out With Cornerbacks in Recent Practice

Fall camp brings position changes into the fray, and the Auburn Tigers could be seeing one happen due to what the media was able to see during Tuesday’s

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 18

Auburn RB Nykahi Davenport Hits Ground Running With Previous Experience in Alex Golesh's Offense

With Auburn having a new offensive scheme under head coach Alex Golesh, it means it’s been a process to implement the new system. Fortunately, the running

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 18

Auburn Lands Receiver in Late Transfer Portal Addition

The Auburn Tigers certainly made a run in the transfer portal back when Alex Golesh was hired, but few expected him to still be making additions to his roster this late in the preseason.

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / August 17

Auburn Tigers may have a steal in three-star QB Gary Chatman Jr.

According to the rankings, Gary Chatman Jr. is a three-star quarterback recruit from Snellville, Georgia.

Tennessee lands four-star QB Kaden Craft over Florida, Michigan, others

Ohio State, Ryan Day get good news before 2026 season

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Paul Finebaum News / EssentiallySports / August 11

Paul Finebaum Names Struggling SEC Team That Can 'Wreck' Somebody’s Season if It Clears One Major Hurdle

Veteran SEC analyst Paul Finebaum recently floated a spicy take on his show. He believes the Auburn Tigers could end up as college football’s ultimate spoiler this year.