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Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 21 Houston edges Auburn 17-13 in Birmingham Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 28, 2021 03:49 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin paces the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Houston aiming for 12th win; Auburn seeking to stop skid

By John Zenor Dec. 27, 2021 06:03 PM EST

FILE - Then-South Carolina interim head coach Mike Bobo walks down the sideline near South Carolina tight end Nick Muse (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Auburn coach Bryan Harsin has fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo after one season. Spokesman Kirk Sampson confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. that Bobo isn't being retained. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn hires Seahawks assistant Austin Davis to run offense

Dec. 18, 2021 03:24 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) watches as players warm up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn quarterback Bo Nix announces plans to transfer

Dec. 12, 2021 11:03 PM EST

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) is tackled by Houston's Gervarrius Owens during the second half of the American Athletic Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
No. 21 Houston faces SEC's Auburn in Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:32 PM EST

FILE - Then-South Carolina interim head coach Mike Bobo walks down the sideline near South Carolina tight end Nick Muse (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Missouri Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. Auburn coach Bryan Harsin has fired offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mike Bobo after one season. Spokesman Kirk Sampson confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. that Bobo isn't being retained. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn fires offensive coordinator Bobo after losing skid

Nov. 30, 2021 11:30 AM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center left, shakes hands with Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh, center right, after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
AP Top 25 Takeaways Harbaugh's breakthrough; Harsin's miscue

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2021 09:18 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating Auburn during the fourth overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. Alabama won 24-22. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 3 Alabama rallies late, survives 4 OTs to beat Auburn

By John Zenor Nov. 27, 2021 08:00 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban wanders the field before an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Alabama at Auburn 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:11 PM EST

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young (9) and wide receiver Slade Bolden (18) celebrate with wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) after Williams' touchdown reception was confirmed by review during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 3 Alabama hoping to avoid more misadventures at Auburn

By John Zenor Nov. 26, 2021 09:44 AM EST

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin talks to an official during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
No. 3 Alabama visits Auburn in Iron Bowl

By The Associated Press Nov. 26, 2021 09:00 AM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban yells instruction before an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
It's rivalry week around the SEC, and they do just mean more

By John Zenor Nov. 24, 2021 02:09 PM EST

Mississippi State linebacker Tyrus Wheat (2) recovers a fumble by Auburn quarterback TJ Finley (1) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Iron Bowl quarterbacks have different pedigrees, same goal

By John Zenor Nov. 23, 2021 03:24 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Jason Brown (15) points to the stadium video screen as officials review a punt that South Carolina recovered during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Beamer bawl: South Carolina bowl eligible with Auburn win

By Jeffrey Collins Nov. 20, 2021 10:32 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Superpowers flex with titles in sight

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 20, 2021 09:05 PM EST

South Carolina fullback Trai Jones celebrates his touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Auburn at South Carolina 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 08:51 PM EST

South Carolina quarterback Jason Brown throws a pass during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Missouri, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Auburn seeks win at South Carolina after 2 losses, QB injury

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 18, 2021 10:45 AM EST

Auburn kicker Anders Carlson kicks a field goal against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Auburn's Carlson out for season; Nix has successful surgery

Nov. 15, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi State Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn QB Bo Nix to have season-ending ankle surgery

Nov. 14, 2021 10:46 PM EST

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Rogers, Mississippi State rally past No. 16 Auburn 43-34

Nov. 13, 2021 04:07 PM EST