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Auburn Loses Top Receiver Commit at 11th Hour

The Auburn Tigers lost a cornerstone-type recruit in their 2026 recruiting class on Friday in four-star wide receiver Jase Matthews. Auburn was beaten to the buzzer by Ole Miss, who secured Matthews’s signing at the 11th hour, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcess on X.

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Auburn Signs In-State Safety Recruit as Signing Period Winds Down

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers have signed 6-foot-3, 195-pound safety Damonte Tabb to add to their 2026 early signing day recruiting class, with less than 24 hours remaining in the early signing period.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 5

Auburn Loses Freshman DL to Portal

Cornerback Raion Strader became the first of the Auburn Tigers to enter the transfer portal since Alex Golesh was announced as head coach. Just hours later on Thursday night, true freshman defensive lineman Antonio Coleman announced he would be the second Tiger to hit the portal, according to Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett on X.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4

Auburn Loses DB to Transfer Portal, First of Alex Golesh Era

Just four days after Alex Golesh was announced as the program’s new head coach, the Auburn Tigers have lost their first player to the transfer portal. Junior defensive back Raion Strader plans to enter the transfer portal, Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett announced on X.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4

Auburn's Biggest Needs After Day One of the Early Signing Period

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers enter the second of three days in the early signing day period with some gaps remaining, despite jumping 58 spots in the latest 247 Sports Composite recruiting rankings.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4

Where is Auburn's 2026 Recruiting Class Ranked After Day One of Early Signing Period?

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers have surged in the recruiting rankings after the early national signing day period, jumping 58 spots from the 93rd-ranked recruiting class to the 35th, according to 247 Sports.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 4

Overton, Hall Spark Auburn to Win Over NC State in SEC-ACC Challenge

Following a Las Vegas showing in which the Auburn Tigers certainly learned a lot about themselves, the Tigers traveled back to Neville Arena on Wednesday to take on the NC State Wolfpack in the SEC-ACC Challenge.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 3

Auburn Tigers Land DL From Penn State on Early Signing Day

The Auburn Tigers are continuing to build their 2026 recruiting class since Alex Golesh was announced as the program’s new head coach on Sunday, and they have received multiple commitments and flips today on Early Signing Day.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 3

Auburn Early Signing Day Live Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026

Follow along as the Auburn Tigers build their 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights, and how the class stacks up nationally.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 3

Auburn, Alex Golesh Lose Fourth 2026 Commitment Before Early Signing Day

The Auburn Tigers’ 2026 recruiting class continues to fluctuate in the wake of new head coach Alex Golesh’s arrival on the Plains. Three-star tight end Kentrell White announced his de-commitment from Auburn on Tuesday afternoon, per Rivals on X.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 3

Auburn Tigers Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 2

Golesh Flips Another Recruit as Auburn Adds WR to 2026 Recruiting Class

AUBURN, Ala.- The Auburn Tigers have added their second recruiting flip under new head coach Alex Golesh, as they have flipped Saraland (Ala.) three-star wide receiver DeShawn Spencer from Duke ahead of Wednesday’s national signing day. Spencer, a 5-foot-11, 170-pound wide receiver, has been committed to Duke since July 2025.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 2

Destination Known for Auburn Tigers Defensive Coordinator DJ Durkin

The Auburn Tigers have made their final decision on defensive coordinator and interim head coach DJ Durkin. He’s staying put to be part of the new regime under head coach Alex Golesh. For Golseh, the decision to keep him around was an easy call.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 2

Alex Golesh, Auburn Working to Decide DJ Durkin Future

AUBURN, Ala.- New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh was introduced today as the new Auburn football head coach. He was greeted by fans during his first-ever

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 2

Auburn Football Lands Tight End Commitment, First of Alex Golesh Era

It’s been a busy first day for newly appointed Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh. He spoke to the Auburn faithful for the first time, two recruits decommitted, and now he’s begun his rebuilding of the Auburn recruiting class in the form of one of his own USF commits.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 2

Auburn Loses Third 2026 Commit Since Alex Golesh Hiring

Just over 24 hours after Alex Golesh was hired as the program’s 33rd head football coach, the Auburn Tigers have lost three commitments from the 2026 class.

College Football News / EasySportz / December 2

Auburn Struck Late Magic with Alex Golesh Hire

AUBURN, Ala. — In what feels like a jolt to the college football world (and a kick in the teeth to plenty of head-scratchers), Alex Golesh is the new head coach of Auburn Tigers — and y’all better sit up and take notice.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / December 1

How Alex Golesh Plans to Fix Auburn's Recent Fourth-Quarter Failures

Close losses have haunted the Auburn Tigers over the past few seasons with Hugh Freeze at the helm, which is arguably the most frustrating and memorable aspect of the last three years.

Jeff Lebby News / Yardbarker / December 1

Mississippi State flips five-star safety recruit from Auburn

Auburn has lost the commitment of five-star safety Bralan Womack, who is ranked as the No. 1 safety in the 2026 class, according to the 247Sports Composite.

No. 7 Ole Miss takes down Mississippi State in Egg Bowl

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 1

Auburn Dealt Unfortunate Recruiting News After Hiring Alex Golesh

Auburn hired its new head coach on Sunday after firing Hugh Freeze on Nov. 2. Auburn hired Alex Golesh away from South Florida after helping the program finish the regular season with a 9-3 record.

Auburn Tigers News / A to Z Sports / November 30

Auburn is hiring Alex Golesh as their new head coach and Vols fans are hoping he doesn't swipe a key assistant coach from Tennessee

The Auburn Tigers are hiring former Tennessee Vols head coach Alex Golesh as their new head coach. Golesh served as the head coach at USF for the last three seasons.

Hugh Freeze News / Athlon Sports / November 30

$15.3 Million College Football Coach Replaces Hugh Freeze at Auburn

Auburn is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious programs in college football, but the past several seasons their play has been far from expectations.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 30

Auburn in agreement with Alex Golesh to fill HC vacancy

After their 27-20 loss to Alabama in the Iron Bowl, the Auburn Tigers have reportedly honed in on their next head coach.

Auburn loses Iron Bowl on costly fumble by Cam Coleman

Alex Golesh speaks out after 'untrue' report that he was taking Arkansas job

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Cam Coleman News / Larry Brown Sports / November 30

Auburn loses Iron Bowl on costly fumble by Cam Coleman

Auburn lost the Iron Bowl to rival Alabama 27-20 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday night, and a fumble by Cam Coleman cost them at the end.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / November 25

No. 7 Michigan gets emphatic win over No. 21 Auburn

No. 7 Michigan avenges Sweet 16 loss with emphatic win over No. 21 Auburn

No. 7 Michigan put together a clinic on No. 21 Auburn with a 102-72 rout in the Players Era Festival on Tuesday night, advancing to the championship game where it will face No. 12 Gonzaga on Wednesday night.

Ja'Kobi Gillespie shines for No. 17 Tennessee in win over No. 3 Houston

No. 12 Gonzaga runs offensive clinic, thumps Maryland in Vegas

No. 14 St. John's gets in Players Era win column vs. Baylor

No. 15 Iowa State blows past Creighton to improve to 2-0 at Players Era

Henri Veesaar helps No. 16 Tar Heels defeat St. Bonaventure