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Alex Golesh Teases Comeback Year for Key Auburn Defender

Over the past few seasons, the Auburn Tigers have boasted a series of highly impressive defenses, but one key piece has been missing for large parts of the past two seasons: safety Champ Anthony, who has suffered two different broken leg injuries and a broken thumb and has yet to turn in a full season.

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Former Auburn Forward Granted 5th Year of Eligibility, Exploring Transfer Options

One of the Auburn Tigers’ most productive players from last season could return to college basketball next year. Former Auburn forward Keyshawn Hall was

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 23

No. 1 Auburn Commit Responds to Recruiting Pushes From Top Programs

The Auburn Tigers have already lost two commits to flips in the 2027 cycle, but one of the top commits in their class recently told Jeffrey Lee of On3 that, despite recruiting pushes from a litany of top programs, he will be staying with the Tigers no matter what.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 23

Auburn Ranked Top-10 In Offense Among SEC Programs

Offense has not been a strong suit for the Auburn Tigers over the past few years, even though Hugh Freeze was consistently able to bring in some of the best talent in the country just about every year.

Alex McPherson News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 23

Alex Golesh Gushes About Alex McPherson: ‘He's an Auburn Man as They Come’

Few players have embodied the spirit of a ‘true Auburn man’ quite like the Auburn Tigers’ kicker, Alex McPherson. The 22-year-old was sidelined in 2024

Alex McPherson News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 22

Auburn Kicker Alex McPherson Details Culture Change From 2025 to 2026

In a world where it’s easy to change programs, Auburn kicker Alex McPherson is the outlier. He’s been with the Tigers for all of his collegiate career, setting foot on the Plains in 2022.

Champ Anthony News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 22

‘He’s the heartbeat of our defense:’ Champ Anthony Talks Auburn DC DJ Durkin

Amidst a long stretch of disappointing Auburn Tiger football seasons, one aspect of the team has remained relatively consistent: top-level defense. The

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 22

Byrum Brown Shares His Definition of a Successful Auburn Football Season

Amidst all the news about the Auburn Tigers, from transfers to recruiting to preseason narratives, one fact remains unchanged: the Tigers have not put together a winning season since 2020, a whole two coaches ago.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 21

This Word Defined Auburn's Time at SEC Media Days, And It Could Revive the Program

The Auburn Tigers took the stage at SEC Media Days on Tuesday in Tampa, Fla., and new head coach Alex Golesh made sure to rehash the same message time and time again across multiple different interviews.

Byrum Brown News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 21

Why Auburn QB Byrum Brown Followed Alex Golesh to Auburn in 2026

It’s often said that a player-coach relationship determines how good a single player can be. New Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown embodies that. The USF transfer followed his head coach, Alex Golesh, to the Plains this offseason for his final season of eligibility.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 21

Alex Golesh Reaffirms One of His Earliest Commitments to the Auburn Family

Lots of things have changed for the Auburn Tigers between Alex Golesh’s hiring back in November and SEC Media Days now in July, but one thing has remained entirely consistent: Golesh’s offensive identity.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 21

Alex Golesh Says 'Some of Those Prayers Have Been Answered' on Auburn Football’s Offensive Line

The Auburn Tigers have been forced to rebuild almost all of their offense ahead of the 2026 season, and the offensive line was no exception. Six Tiger offensive line starters from 2025 are now either headed to the NFL or have transferred, so new head coach Alex Golesh has brought in five new starters that he is becoming more confident in each day.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 20

Why This ESPN Analyst Believes Auburn Has One of the Best Schedules in Football

The Auburn Tigers are set for an interesting season under first-year head coach Alex Golesh, especially given their schedule. Some believe that the Tigers have one of the more difficult schedules in football–ESPN’s FPI ranked it as the 13th-toughest in the nation–but ESPN analyst Greg McElroy sees a significant opportunity for the Tigers.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 20

Auburn Labeled a ‘Trap Game’ for This SEC Opponent

Admittedly, the Auburn Tigers have struggled immensely over the past few years, but that doesn’t mean they have been, are or will be a write-off, especially in SEC play.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 20

CBS Sports Believes This Is the Biggest Question Surrounding the Auburn Tigers Ahead of SEC Media Days

After a long offseason of recruiting, spring practice and a host of other tasks for new Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh, the time has finally come for him and the Tigers to make the trip to Tampa for SEC Media Days.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 18

Auburn Misses On Four-Star Defensive Lineman, Commits to Ohio State

It seems as if the Auburn Tigers’ slow recruiting in the month of July is a trend that will continue for the foreseeable future, as on Saturday, Karlos May chose the Ohio State Buckeyes over the Tigers, who were reportedly in second place in the race.

Ryan Day News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 18

Auburn In The Race For Top DL Recruit Ahead of Saturday Decision

The Auburn Tigers’ previously top-level recruiting efforts have slowed to nearly a halt in the month of July, but that could quickly change with a key commitment that is to be announced later today.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 16

Auburn RB Commit Earns Top-10 Status in Newest Recruiting Rankings

The Auburn Tigers have had quite a rollercoaster summer of recruiting, from landing top-level targets like Layton von Brandt and Deshawn Hall to losing players like Kingston Miles and Cedrick Simmons to flips, but one player has remained consistent throughout the entire process: Myson Johnson-Cook.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 16

Two Auburn Matchups Ranked As Top SEC Games To Watch in 2026

The Auburn Tigers are certainly in for an interesting season under new head coach Alex Golesh, and their 13th-ranked schedule has left room for some potentially must-see matchups.

Kalen Deboer News / Yardbarker / July 15

Alabama flips three-star WR Cedrick Simmons from Auburn

Cedrick Simmons grew up rooting for the Alabama Crimson Tide. From Selma, Alabama, that just made sense. The Auburn Tigers are right there as well, though, and the Alabama vs.

Four-star OL Anthony Blalock Jr. commits to Alabama

Louisville lands former Tennessee commitment in four-star DL Kadin Fife

Ranking nine quarterbacks set to attend SEC media days

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Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Auburn lands an elite in-state commit to help improve an aspect of the recruiting class that’s already one of the best in the country

The Auburn Tigers are recruiting well, considering it’s Alex Golesh’s first cycle in the SEC. And landing MJ Evans certainly helps. Auburn football and coach Alex Golesh landed a significant commitment when four-star edge rusher MJ Evans chose the Tigers over Tennessee, Miami, and South Carolina.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 1

Alex Golesh isn't shying away from Auburn's rivalry with Alabama

New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh was born in Moscow, Russia. He went to college at Ohio State and made a name for himself as the head coach of the USF Bulls.

NFL teams get new Brendan Sorsby warning after 2027 draft decision

Brendan Sorsby, NFL come to agreement after supplemental draft decision

How far away are the Gamecocks really from the college football playoffs?

Former Notre Dame, LSU HC Brian Kelly to call college football games in 2026

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 29