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Is Jarquez Hunter Auburn’s offensive MVP?
Auburn’s offense was less than spectacular last season as it finished No. 11 in the SEC with an average of 351 yards per game. Scoring-wise, the Tigers also finished No. 11 in the conference by scoring 26.1 points per contest. The only consistent aspect of Auburn’s offense was running back Jarquez Hunter, who ended the season with 909 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. Despite Auburn’s additions to its receiver room, Auburn’s success will still depend heavily on Hunter. ESPN’s Bill Connelly revealed that Hunter is his favorite Auburn player in his SEC preview, and explained just how valuable Hunter was to the...
City of Auburn to hold annual neighborhood conference in August
AUBURN, Ala. (WRBL) — A community-centric event is being held in Auburn for the third time next month. The City of Auburn 2024 Neighborhood Conference kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Harris Center and Frank Brown Recreation Center. The event includes break-out sessions, a speaker and networking […]
Brian Battie determined to graduate from Auburn as recovery from shooting continues
AUBURN — Auburn football running back Brian Battie likely has "a year of intensive rehab" ahead of him as he continues to recover from being critically injured in a May 18 shooting, but he's "determined to make a full recovery and finish his senior year at Auburn and graduate," his parents wrote in an update Friday. Battie sustained a gunshot wound to the head in the shooting that also killed his older brother, Tommie Battie IV. ...
A look at four ‘flip’ candidates ahead of Big Cat Weekend
Guests are beginning to arrive on Auburn’s campus for the biggest recruiting event of the season, Big Cat Weekend. Hugh Freeze and his coaching staff will welcome several uncommitted recruits and even more talented 2026 targets. However, its toughest recruiting effort will be spent on four players committed to playing college football elsewhere. A total of 22 known recruits from the 2025 cycle will be present during Big Cat Weekend, with four committed to fellow Power Four programs. According to Auburn Undercover’s running list of Big Cat visitors, four-star athlete Derick Smith (Alabama), four-star EDGE Zion Grady (Ohio State), three-star RB Daune...
Auburn joins college network in support of students from rural areas, small towns
AUBURN — Auburn University recently joined the Small Town and Rural Students College Network (STARS) in support of recruitment efforts in small and rural areas. The network — first announced a year ago with an initial cohort of 16 universities and now doubling its membership to 32 of the nation’s most prominent universities and colleges — creates new pathways to college for students who might not otherwise recognize the full range of educational offerings available to them.
Fridays with Phillip: Pre-camp Auburn football thoughts
Welcome back to another edition of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. On Episode 6 of Fridays with Phillip, we discuss Auburn preseason camp, talk about what type of quarterback play is needed to win a championship, why it's harder for Auburn to break through than other programs, and the impact on roster size changes in college sports.
Podcast: Previewing Big Cat Weekend
Welcome back to another edition of the Auburn Undercover Podcast. Christian Clemente and Jason Caldwell preview Auburn's 2024 Big Cat Weekend, including the biggest storylines to follow, the biggest recruits set to be on campus, and who's on commit watch at this year's flagship recruiting event. RUN TIME: 49 minutes.
Alabama Man Claims Million Dollar Jackpot In Florida Lottery
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Graduate student in chemical engineering earns MoISSI software fellowship
Levi Petix, a graduate student in chemical engineering, received a one-year Molecular Sciences and Software Institute (MoISSI) software fellowship for his proposal, “Development of a Python Package for Transparent, Reproducible Simulation-based Optimization of Molecular Materials.”. As one of eight students chosen nationally, Petix spent July 21-26 at MoISSI’s Blacksburg,...
Auburn preseason preview: Summer intel on every position group
Football is almost upon us on the Plains. Auburn opens its 2024 preseason camp next week, with players reporting Wednesday before the first day of practice Thursday. The Tigers will have three weeks to fit in 15 preseason practices before game week for the season opener against Alabama A&M on Aug. 31.
Tiara Ransom selected as student marshal for Auburn University's summer 2024 commencement
Tiara Ransom, a graduating senior in the Auburn University film program from Huntsville, Alabama, has been selected to lead the College of Liberal Arts' class of 2024 in this summer's commencement ceremonies Aug. 3. Ransom will graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Film (Visual Media Option) from the School...
Limited-time discount at the Laurel Spa
Auburn University faculty and staff, we appreciate your hard work! As a thank you, we are offering a 20% off special on any service at The Laurel Spa. It is simple, once your service is complete, just present your University ID at checkout to enjoy savings. Complimentary valet parking is available. Offer valid through Sunday, Aug. 25.
Former Auburn, Stallions, Oilers nose tackle dead at age 64, report says
A standout nose tackle for Auburn, the Birmingham Stallions and the Houston Oilers, Doug Smith has died at age 64. Smith died on Thursday after a heart attack, Mike Berman, the former sports director of KRIV-TV in Houston, shared on Thursday night via social media. “It was unexpected,” Smith’s wife,...
Commit Watch: Who's most likely to become a Tiger during Big Cat Weekend?
Buzz continues to build as Auburn prepares for Big Cat Weekend, its major recruiting event to cap off the summer and head into fall camp. Auburn currently holds 16 commitments in the 2025 class and two commitments in the 2026 class, but could build on both this weekend. To continue...
Bacha, Lotter named All-American Scholars
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. – Following a noteworthy showing on the course and in the classroom during the 2023-24 season, Auburn golfers Carson Bacha and Reed Lotter have been named Cobalt Golf All-American Scholars, as announced by the Golf Coaches Association of America Thursday. Bacha earns All-American Scholar status for...
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