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In a time span of frequent departures, undesirable transfer portal news, and roster turnover, the Auburn Tigers have received great news regarding one of their best players.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 14

AP All-SEC First Team Honors Rewarded to Auburn Linebacker

AUBURN, Ala.- The accolades continue to pour in for Auburn Tigers middle linebacker Xavier Atkins, as he has now earned AP All-SEC First Team honors. Atkins, a transfer linebacker from LSU, exploded onto the scene in his first season on the Plains.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 9

Auburn Gets Four Named to 2025 All-SEC Teams

The Auburn Tigers saw four of their players named to this season’s All-SEC Team earlier today. Linebacker Xavier Atkins earned a first-team selection, with running back Jeremiah Cobb, defensive lineman Keldrick Faulk, and edge rusher Keyron Crawford all earning third-team slots.

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College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 20

Lombardi Award Snubs Auburn's Keldric Faulk, Xavier Atkins

The finalists for the Lombardi Award were announced on Wednesday, but neither Auburn Tigers defensive lineman Keldric Faulk nor linebacker Xavier Atkins made the list.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 18

Xavier Atkins Vocal About Who Auburn's Next Head Coach Should Be

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers fired their head coach, Hugh Freeze, on Nov. 2, 2025. Since then, Auburn has been searching for its next head coach. However,

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 14

Keeping These Four Players Crucial to Auburn's Future

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers have not had the season they expected, and are currently sitting with a 4-6 record and near the bottom of the SEC Rankings.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / November 11

Auburn's Xavier Atkins Advances for Nation's Top Defender Award

AUBURN, Ala.— Auburn Tigers sophomore linebacker Xavier Atkins has been named a semifinalist for the 31st Chuck Bednarik Award given annually to the Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year, the Maxwell Football Club announced Tuesday.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 28

Auburn Tigers LB Xavier Atkins Earns National Recognition after Arkansas Win

DALLAS (FWAA) – Linebacker Xavier Atkins led the Auburn Tigers' defense with a career-high 13 tackles Saturday, including a pair of sacks and 4.0 tackles for loss as the Tigers came from behind to take a 33-24 win at Arkansas.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 27

Auburn Linebacker Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

In a SEC matchup where Auburn football juggled quarterbacks, playcalls and tactics on offense, Auburn’s defense continued to shine through. Led by Xavier

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 27

Auburn’s Safety Named SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Week

In a SEC matchup where Auburn football juggled quarterbacks, playcalls and tactics on offense, Auburn’s defense continued to shine through. Led by Xavier

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 26

Auburn's Defense Continues to Dominate

The Auburn Tigers (4-5) defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-6), 33-24, earning its first SEC win of the season. The Auburn offense made a change at quarterback,

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 26

Auburn Tigers Linebacker Showing Star Potential in Freshman Campaign

AUBURN, Ala.- With the Auburn Tigers (4-4) defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-6) 33-24 Saturday afternoon, there is one player that stands out on the field and, quite frankly, deserves some national recognition.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / October 22

Why Xavier Atkins is Auburn's Key to Stopping Arkansas QB Taylen Green

Auburn Tigers linebacker Xavier Atkins is the most underrated player in the SEC, and it's not close. Without him, Auburn may not even have its three wins.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / September 10

Xavier Atkins Embracing Role on Auburn Defense

The Auburn Tigers’ linebacker room was one of the more intriguing groups on the team entering 2025. Featuring a mix of highly experienced players and incredibly athletic young guns, there were a lot of questions about who would emerge in the room behind star Demarcus Riddick.