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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.

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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.

Auburn Tigers 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 17

Elite Auburn RB Commit Joins Prestigious Group With New Nike Deal

Four-star running back Myson Johnson-Cook has been one of the most talked-about names of the offseason regarding Auburn Tigers football recruiting, and the buzz about the impressive high school product isn’t getting any quieter.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 16

Three SEC Matchups Auburn is Favored in Heading into 2026 Season

It is no secret that the Auburn Tigers have an incredibly difficult schedule heading into 2026, particularly within their own conference. Last year, the Tigers only managed to win one in-conference matchup, but early projections see the Tigers favored in a few different SEC matchups this season.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 16

This Auburn 2026 Matchup Is Expected to Be the Closest Game of Tigers’ Season, Per ESPN

The Auburn Tigers have an absolute gauntlet of SEC teams to play against this year under first-year head coach Alex Golesh, but one matchup in particular is expected to be the closest game of the season for the Tigers: their week three game against Florida, in which the Tigers have been given a slight edge, with a 52.1% chance to win.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 16

Was Auburn the Unluckiest Team in College Football in 2025?

The Auburn Tigers have been on one of the worst stretches in program history over the last few years, and the team is now on its third head coach since 2020 in hopes of snapping that skid.

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.

College Football 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

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 15

Auburn Loses Cedrick Simmons in Flip to In-State Rival Alabama

On Wednesday, the Auburn Tigers suffered their second flip in their 2027 class, as Cedrick Simmons reportedly, per Hayes Fawcett, has flipped his commitment from Auburn to Alabama.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 14

Auburn Baseball Associate Head Coach Moving Into Different Role in Athletic Program

After spending nine seasons in the Auburn Tigers’ dugout, a special piece of Butch Thompson’s coaching staff will hit the exit doors, but he will remain

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 14

Byrum Brown Named Top Three Most Impactful SEC Transfer

The Auburn Tigers have certainly found themselves a top-level quarterback in Byrum Brown, but many underestimate the impact he could truly have on the Tigers’ offense in 2026.

Brian Battie News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 13

Former Auburn RB Brian Battie Set to Graduate 2 Years After Deadly Shooting

Just over two years since a tragic shooting that abruptly ended his football career, former Auburn Tigers’ running back Brian Battie is set to graduate from Auburn in August.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 13

Auburn Righty Drew Whalen Selected in 2026 MLB Draft

Auburn’s pitching staff was a top 5 unit in terms of earned run average in the 2026 season. Now, head coach Butch Thompson sees another piece of the unit head to the pros on Sunday. It comes from right-handed pitcher Drew Whalen, who was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the ninth round of the draft in Philadelphia.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 13

Should Auburn Football Fans Be Concerned About Lack of Five-Stars in 2027 Class?

Even though this is the very first year Alex Golesh has been the head coach of an SEC program, the Auburn Tigers have built a monster class of 2027 for the future of their team in very short order.

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

QB Jackson Arnold leaning on Dan Mullen, Corey Dennis at UNLV

Arnold entered the college ranks with incredibly high expectations placed on his shoulders.

Ohio State beats out Texas, Georgia for five-star DL Marcus Fakatou

Texas QB Arch Manning avoiding preseason Heisman talk, but that's not going to stop hype after impressive showing at Manning Passing Academy

Notre Dame has 'the ultimate shutdown guy' in Leonard Moore

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Eli Drinkwitz News / Yardbarker / June 22

Missouri's big recruiting day capped off by flipping four-star RB Kingston Miles from Auburn

The day started great for Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers on the recruiting trail, but it ended incredibly.

Notre Dame lands pair of four-star commitments from legacy recruits Julius, Andre Jones

Iowa State lands commitment from cousin of NFL Hall of Famer Rod Woodson

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Auburn Tigers News / Yardbarker / June 3

Alex Golesh and Auburn starting to heat up on the recruiting trail

If Alex Golesh wants to get the Auburn Tigers back into contention both in the SEC and nationally, he's going to have to be great in two ways. First and foremost, he's going to have to start getting some big wins on the recruiting trail.

Takeaways from recruiting rankings around college football

One question Arch Manning, four other QB prospects must answer before 2027 NFL Draft

SEC QB tiers: Ranking the top units across the conference

The 'College football color teams' quiz