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College Football News / Touchdown Auburn / September 7
How Auburn knew Eric Winters would step up in the clutch

How Auburn knew Eric Winters would step up in the clutch

The Auburn Tigers were confident that Eric Winters would rise to the occasion before he made the game-sealing tackle that rock Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday in Atlanta.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 21
Champ Anthony, Chas Nimrod Named to Exclusive Award Watchlist

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.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 12
Why Champ Anthony is Raving About New Safeties Coach Tim Banks

Why Champ Anthony is Raving About New Safeties Coach Tim Banks

Auburn’s defense last season was enough to keep the Tigers in games. In 2026, with a new coaching staff led by Alex Golesh, added more experience with a former defensive coordinator in Tim Banks.  The defensive coordinator at Tennessee for five seasons, Banks comes to the Plains as a co-defensive coordinator to D.J.

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Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 11
Why Auburn Co-DC Tim Banks Believes This Key Player Is ‘A True Leader’

Why Auburn Co-DC Tim Banks Believes This Key Player Is ‘A True Leader’

The Auburn Tigers have boasted some of the best defenses in the country over the past few years, but one key player has been notably absent from much of the Tigers’ defensive dominance: Champ Anthony.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

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Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 23
Alex Golesh Teases Comeback Year for Key Auburn Defender

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.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / July 22
‘He’s the heartbeat of our defense:’ Champ Anthony Talks Auburn DC DJ Durkin

‘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 / November 6
Durkin Gives Update on Injured Auburn DB Champ Anthony

Durkin Gives Update on Injured Auburn DB Champ Anthony

AUBURN, Ala.-- The initial injury report for the Auburn Tigers was released Wednesday night, revealing that team captain and defensive back Champ Anthony would miss Saturday's game against Vanderbilt.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 7, 2025
Why Auburn is Keying on This Georgia WR

Why Auburn is Keying on This Georgia WR

AUBURN, Ala.- As the Auburn Tigers (3-2) prepare to face the 10th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (4-1), defensive back Champ Anthony highlighted one Georgia player

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 9, 2025
Injured Auburn DB Returns to Practice

Injured Auburn DB Returns to Practice

Champ Anthony has not caught a break as far as injuries go. The Auburn Tigers defensive back suffered a season-ending leg injury against Arkansas last year, and now, he's already missed one game and is set to miss at least another after a broken thumb suffered in the season opener against Baylor.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 1, 2025
Auburn DB to 'Miss Some Time' with Thumb Injury

Auburn DB to 'Miss Some Time' with Thumb Injury

Following its win over Baylor to open the season, the Auburn Tigers will now be without a key defensive contributor for some time. Defensive back Champ Anthony will be sidelined after suffering a broken thumb in Friday’s matchup against the Bears, head coach Hugh Freeze announced on Monday.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / April 30, 2025
Auburn DB Nearing Return from Injury

Auburn DB Nearing Return from Injury

The Auburn Tigers’ cornerback Champ Anthony has been recovering from a season-ending broken leg injury that he suffered back on Sept. 21 against Arkansas.

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