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USA Pickleball Regional begins at Opelika SportsPlex
OPELIKA, Ala. (WTVM) - The 2023 USA Pickleball Atlantic South Diamond Regional is underway. From June 6-11, 725 players from across more than 20 states will compete. The goal is to qualify for the 2023 USA Pickleball National Amateur Championship later this year. This is the second time the City...
Where Auburn football has finished in every AP poll since 2000
Since the year 2000, Auburn football has had its share of highs and lows. The Tommy Tuberville era began the millennium for Auburn football and ended with a higher ranking in the Associated Press poll than its initial spot. Tuberville would go on to lead the Tigers to several high finishes during his tenure that lasted nine seasons.
Auburn ‘quarterback of the future’ could help make 2024 class ‘special’
Walker White, the proclaimed Auburn football “quarterback of the future” by Auburn Daily’s Andrew Stefaniak, was deemed by the writer as potentially capable enough to help Hugh Freeze make the Tigers’ 2024 recruiting class “special.”. “Auburn already having their quarterback of the future in White...
5-star Bama commit on Auburn football visit: ‘It opened my eyes’
The Auburn football program is gearing up for a busy summer hosting top-ranked recruits from all over the country, some of whom are already committed to other schools. Head coach Hugh Freeze and the staff are going head to head with neighboring schools Alabama and Georgia to pick up top talent.
Auburn back in the picture for five star CB
The state of Alabama’s top 2024 recruit has been a lock for Alabama since last July. However, Hugh Freeze is working to change his mind. Jaylen Mbakwe, a five-star cornerback from Clay-Chalkville in metro Birmingham, took an official visit to Auburn last weekend. During his visit, Freeze and defensive assistants Wesley McGriff and Zac Etheridge told Mbakwe that they were making him a priority this recruiting cycle, which may have him changing his tune when it comes to Auburn.
Auburn target lauds AU coaches who ‘knew exactly what they were talking about’
Auburn football Class of 2026 recruit Will Griffin lauded the Tigers’ coaching staff after receiving an offer from Hugh Freeze and Co. — saying that they knew “exactly what they were talking about.”. “That’s one thing that stood out to me a lot, especially here,” Griffin said...
Auburn Track & Field gets set for the NCAA Outdoor Championships
The Auburn Tigers will have 10 athletes compete at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships taking place in Austin, Texas June 7th-10th. In the opening day of competition, Wednesday, the Tigers will have five athletes competing. Three of the five that are competing on Wednesday are in the Men’s Hammer Throw, which are, Erik Ebel, Kyle Brown, and Kyle Moison. This marks just the fifth time in program history that Auburn will have three of it’s athletes competing in the same event at the NCAA Championship.
Auburn beats Eastside in the Class 1 Softball Quarterfinals, 4-1
RINER, Va. (WFXR) — The Auburn Eagles beat the Eastside Spartans in the VHSL Class 1 Softball Quarterfinals 4-1 on June 6 at Auburn High School. The Eagles get Buffalo Gap in the state semis Friday at 1 p.m. at Botetourt Sports Complex!
Predicting Auburn football's leaders in key stat categories in 2023
AUBURN — If the 5-7 record isn't enough, taking a look at Auburn football's stats from last season show just how disappointing the Tigers were in 2022. Auburn averaged 378.5 yards per game and allowed 395.2, figures that ranked No. 10 and No. 9 in the SEC, respectively. The six interceptions the Tigers hauled in were tied with Vanderbilt for second fewest in the conference and, even with respected pass rushers like Derick Hall, Auburn only brought the quarterback down 26 times, which ranked in the bottom half of the league.
Alabama and Auburn both represented on ballot for College Football Hall of Fame
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot is out. Here are some of the names from the state of Alabama:. See below for a full list of the names on the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot or click here. Stay updated on the...
Michigan State’s Mel Tucker talks Payton Thorne’s transfer to Auburn
Michigan State coach Mel Tucker wishes nothing but the best for Payton Thorne. The former Spartans quarterback, who started the past two seasons for Tucker, transferred to Hugh Freeze’s Auburn program last month. “We feel good about our situation,” Tucker said. “I just wish Payton the very best of...
Germantown alum reflects on historic season at Auburn
AUBURN, AL. (WJTV)- Germantown alum Bryson Ware had a historic season for Auburn’s baseball team. The slugger hit 24 home runs, which is a school single-season record. In the video above, Ware reflect on choosing the Tigers and what it was like playing baseball in Mississippi prior.
Local defensive line target Malik Blocton sets commitment date
Defensive lineman Malik Blocton revealed his top 10 schools back in April and the Pike Road native is ready to make his commitment. On Monday, the four-star prospect announced that he will be committing on July 8 and the Tigers are in a great spot. Not only is he from...
2026 quarterback Will Griffin picks up Auburn offer after visit
Another recruiting cycle has gotten underway as Hugh Freeze and company have started on the class of 2026. The Tigers hosted and offered quarterback Will Griffin today. The Florida native has received interest from many top programs including Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, and LSU. Griffin has been on varsity for the...
Four-star EDGE Jamonta Waller has 'great visit' to Auburn
Jamonta Waller is one of the top football players in the country and Auburn’s top target at EDGE. Auburn hosted Waller for an official visit over the weekend and the four-star prospect enjoyed his time on the Plains. “Good man, it was a great visit,” Waller told Auburn Undercover’s...
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