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Auburn’s Tahaad Pettiford Has One Word After Transfer Portal Decision

Tahaad Pettiford and the Auburn Tigers did not have the 2025-26 college basketball season they were hoping for, just one year removed from a Final Four appearance.

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Auburn to Host Argentina, Lionel Messi in Historic Match at Jordan-Hare Stadium

The beloved home of the Auburn Tigers’ football team will soon be elevated to a national fútbal stage. World Champion Argentina is set to face Iceland on Tuesday, June 9, inside Jordan-Hare Stadium at 7:30 p.m.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 9

OL Prospect ‘Hungry for More’ After Visit to Auburn

Though the offensive line of the Auburn Tigers has been an “answered prayer” for head coach Alex Golesh, the future of the unit remains uncertain. However, Golesh could solidify the future of his offensive line with a few key pickups, and Liam Lerch could very well be the first.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 8

Auburn Guard Announces Intent to Transfer

On Wednesday, Kaden Magwood, a freshman guard for the Auburn Tigers, announced that he will be entering the transfer portal after just one year with the program.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 8

ESPN Lists This Auburn LB as Name to Watch in 2026

Over the past few years, DJ Durkin’s Auburn Tigers defense has been an incredibly solid unit that has pulled the struggling Hugh Freeze-era offenses out of the mud in key matchups.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 7

NIT Win Spoke Volumes About Auburn's Competitive Drive

Despite a disappointing regular season and finishing as one of the first four teams out of the NCAA Tournament, the Auburn Tigers will return to the Plains

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 7

Why a 'Do-It-All' Freshman WR Could Be an Early Impact Player for Auburn in 2026

There is simply no way around it: the Auburn Tigers have lost a wealth of receiving talent to the transfer portal in 2026. However, Alex Golesh has worked tirelessly to rebuild the Tigers’ receiving corps, and his efforts are already beginning to bear fruit in the form of Brady Marchese.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 7

Defensive Recruit 'Very Impressed' After Auburn Visit

When Auburn Tigers on SI caught up with CJ Craig-James back in March, when he received his Auburn offer, he said that the Tigers were an obvious school to explore on his list.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 6

Auburn's NIT Win Evidence They Were Snubbed From NCAA Tournament

Following a victory in the NIT Championship, a question lingers for the Auburn Tigers in the college basketball world. Were the Tigers snubbed out of the NCAA Tournament?

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 6

Where Auburn Baseball Landed in Major Rankings After Rebound Week

This year has certainly been a rollercoaster for the Auburn Tigers, whose baseball program has been all over the top-25 throughout the season. The Tigers peaked as a consensus top-five team before falling in dramatic fashion, and headed into this week, the Tigers fell all the way to being a consensus top-20 team.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 6

Auburn's Kevin Overton Re-Lives Clutch 3-Pointers in Tigers' NIT Win Over Tulsa

The Auburn Tigers were in command of the NIT Championship Game against Tulsa with a lead that ballooned to 21 points in the first half and was still at 17 at halftime.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 6

Auburn Overcomes Blown Lead to Win NIT in Overtime

Indianapolis, Ind.- The Auburn Tigers defeated the Tulsa Golden Hurricanes 92-86 in overtime to win the NIT Championship, marking the first time Auburn has won the NIT Tournament in program history. “I’m really proud of these kids.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 5

Top DL Recruit Reflects on Auburn Visit

The defensive line has seemingly always been a point of dominance for the Auburn Tigers, who have produced some of the best defensive linemen in the history of the NFL.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 5

Auburn One Win Away From Salvaging Season

Though the 2025-26 season was far from a storybook one for the Auburn Tigers, they have a chance to completely redefine their season with an NIT championship win.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 5

Alex Golesh Seeing New Attitude Paying Off for Critical Auburn Defensive Group

Former Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze had his faults, but no one can complain about the recruiting he did, particularly on the defensive line. Even with some high-profile defections from the edge unit, there is still a bevy of talent for new head coach Alex Golesh and his coaching staff to work with.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 4

Standouts from Auburn Tigers' 1st Spring Scrimmage Under Alex Golesh

The Auburn Tigers were in action under the lights at Jordan-Hare Stadium for their first scrimmage under new head coach Alex Golesh. Golesh was pleased to put the Tigers in a competitive atmosphere while simulating game action for so many new faces.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 4

Who's Ahead for New-Look Auburn Tigers, Offense or Defense?

The Auburn Tigers have a slew of new faces on The Plains, including new head coach Alex Golesh. Golesh brought some friends from USF with him to Auburn, so even though the faces are new, there’s still familiarity between coach and players.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 4

Why Auburn Stands Out to Georgia-Based RB Recruit

The Auburn Tigers have stacked themselves at the running back position for the upcoming few seasons, but the future of the Tigers’ rush game is still up in the air.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 3

Why Auburn Stands Out to Swiss Army Knife Recruit

It is quite rare that a university finds an athlete who is capable of playing multiple positions at a high level, and yet Alex Golesh and the Auburn Tigers seem to have identified one of the few: 2027 ATH Braxton Salster.

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / April 2

Illinois State vs Auburn: NIT Tournament Prediction, Preview, Odds

It’s the semifinals of the NIT Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, and we have an Illinois State vs Auburn matchup to discuss. The Redbirds got here with a home win over Kent State, and then back-to-back road wins over Wake Forest and Dayton.