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Auburn edge ready to take next step, per Durkin

Jared Smith is expected to take another step forward this fall, and the Auburn coaching staff is eager to see him continue to grow in fall camp. Smith is coming off a freshman season in which he finished the year with four tackles for loss and two sacks.

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Auburn DC DJ Durkin Outlines Changes in Culture From Alex Golesh

The Auburn Tigers have had plenty of change from the beginning of 2025 to 2026. One of the mainstays in the program has been at defensive coordinator with DJ Durkin. Durkin was thrust into the interim head coaching role after former head coach Hugh Freeze was fired at the beginning of November.

Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / August 5

Auburn running back is on a ‘mission to win a job’

Omar Mabson has impressed multiple members of the Auburn coaching staff during the offseason. Mabson is heading into his sophomore season with the Tigers, and it looks as if it will be hard to keep the Auburn High School product off the field.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 4

DJ Durkin Shares Update on Key Auburn Linebacker: ‘A Major Deal for Our Defense’

The Auburn Tigers are quite strong in a few different areas as they head into the 2026 season, though perhaps no Tiger group has gotten as much love in the offseason as the linebacker room.

Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / August 5

How many running backs does Auburn want ready to go every week?

Auburn football's running back room is expected to be led by Jeremiah Cobb, but the Tigers want multiple running backs ready to go throughout the season.

Jeremiah Cobb News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 4

'He's bought in': How Jeremiah Cobb Transformed His Body Ahead of 2026 Season

The Auburn Tigers’ football program has historically been marked by its ability to run the football, and they usually tend to have better results in seasons when they boast an effective rushing attack.

Auburn Tigers News / Touchdown Auburn / August 5

How Alex Golesh plans to eliminate all distractions for Auburn in fall camp

Alex Golesh wants the Auburn Tigers all the way locked in during fall camp ahead of the 2026 season. Golesh and his staff is taking the extra step to make sure this happens over the next week or so.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 4

Alex Golesh Details Auburn’s New Philosophy on the Rushing Attack

The Auburn Tigers have largely been expected to lean heavily on their rushing attack since Alex Golesh’s first press conference as the head coach of the Tigers.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 4

Auburn Tigers, Alex Golesh to Use Interesting Fall Camp Strategy

The Auburn Tigers are certainly taking a different approach to fall camp this year, especially when compared to previous head coach Hugh Freeze’s fall camps, as Alex Golesh told the press on Tuesday that his team will be staying in a nearby Marriott instead of their usual apartments and houses throughout the duration of this season’s camp.

College Football News / Touchdown Auburn / August 5

Pair of Auburn players named to Maxwell Award Watch List

Byrum Brown and Jeremiah Cobb were both named to the Maxwell Award Watch List ahead of the 2026 college football season on Monday. The Maxwell Award is given annually to the college football player of the year.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 2

3 Auburn Players Who Could Break Out, Boost Stock in Fall Camp

The Auburn Tigers sit just a few days away from their first official day of fall camp in the Alex Golesh era, and the optimism around the program is certainly high, even despite question marks at multiple positions.

College Basketball News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 2

Auburn In Running For Two Surprise Basketball Transfers

The modern era of the NCAA, especially as it relates to the transfer portal and eligibility, is a weird one, but the Auburn Tigers are looking to take advantage of any benefit there is to find.

Brad Lester News / Touchdown Auburn / August 5

Former Auburn running back feels focus on run game under Golesh will lead to success

An emphasis on running the football is something former Auburn running back Brad Lester feels will lead to success for the Tigers under Alex Golesh. Lester played at Auburn from 2004 to 2008.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 31

Auburn Tigers’ 2027 Class Holding Strong in Top-10 ESPN Rankings

Many believed that when the Auburn Tigers’ new head coach, Alex Golesh, slowed down his class of 2027 recruiting efforts in July, his class would quickly fall out of the top-10.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 31

Top Auburn QB Target Incredibly High on Program Ahead of Looming Commitment Date

A top-class 2028 target for the Auburn Tigers, Sam Sollie, is set to commit on Aug 8, and he is down to just five programs: Auburn, Alabama, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Florida.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 30

Three of Auburn’s Biggest Offensive Questions Heading into Fall Camp

The Auburn Tigers are looking to snap a six-season streak of not turning in a winning season this year under first-year head coach Alex Golesh, and the team, according to many analysts, appears to be in a great spot to do so.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 29

Auburn’s Jordan-Hare Stadium Ranked Among Best College Football Environments

If you have ever been to an Auburn Tigers football game in Jordan-Hare Stadium, you likely know exactly why so many view it as one of the toughest places to play in as a visitor in the country.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 29

Former Auburn Star Johni Broome Finds New NBA Home in Latest Trade

Fans continue to see former Auburn Tigers moving around the NBA, and the latest news is certainly among the more interesting transactions in recent months.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 28

Auburn May Land First Five-Star Commitment Under Golesh in 2028 Class

The Auburn Tigers went on a tear in recruiting the 2027 class, earning them a designation as a consensus top-15 class in the country, though, interestingly, Alex Golesh did not land a single five-star in his first-ever full class as the head coach of the Tigers.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 28

Auburn Falling Behind Alabama in No. 1 Player’s Recruiting Race

Yesterday, the Auburn Tigers were neck and neck in the race with Alabama for four-star interior offensive lineman Joey Fleming, who is the No. 1 IOL in the 2028 class.

Auburn Tigers News / EasySportz / July 22

Golesh Speaks Loudly at SEC Kickoff in Tampa

July 21, 2026. Alex Golesh hit the stage in Tampa. He faced the press at the SEC Football Kickoff Media Day inside the Tampa Marriott. The whole nation’s eyes are locked on him right now.

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

The 'College QBs who transferred schools' quiz

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