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FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (5) turns the corner and runs undefended into the end zone for a touchdown against Southern Miss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Auburn, Ala. Schwartz is a track standout who made plays running and catching last season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, FIle)
Auburn banking on young QB, Malzahn's playcalling

By John Zenor Aug. 12, 2019 11:37 AM EDT

Auburn defensive back Jamel Dean talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, March 3 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Auburn's Dean, Stidham highlight pro day workouts

By John Zenor Mar. 08, 2019 04:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) scrambles for a first down against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Tagovailoa is the offensive player of the year and one of five members of the top-ranked Crimson Tide to earn first-team honors on The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference team, announced Monday, Dec. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 1 Alabama has 5 players first-team AP All-SEC selections

By The Associated Press Dec. 03, 2018 12:16 PM EST

Auburn matches up with Purdue in Music City Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 05:11 PM EST
Auburn (7-5, Southeastern Conference) vs. Purdue (6-6, Big Ten), Dec. 28, 1:30 p.m. EST LOCATION: Nashville, Tennessee TOP PLAYERS ...

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 file photo, Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) fends off Auburn linebacker Deshaun Davis (57) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. In Mark Whipple’s two stints as the UMass coach covering 11 years and time spent in FCS and FBS, No. 5 Georgia is his pick as the Minutemen’s toughest opponent. Such playmakers as quarterback Jake Fromm and tailback D’Andre Swift make the Bulldogs heavy favorites on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Auburn defenders bracing for Tagovailoa and 'Bama offense

By John Zenor Nov. 22, 2018 11:35 AM EST

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts after an Auburn penalty during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Auburn tries to regroup vs Liberty in between rivalry games

By John Zenor Nov. 16, 2018 12:11 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) passes against Mississippi during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018, in Oxford, Miss. Auburn won 31-16. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn hoping to duplicate 2017's memorable finish

By John Zenor Oct. 30, 2018 03:28 PM EDT

Mississippi wide receiver DaMarkus Lodge (5) gets away from Auburn defensive back Daniel Thomas (24) during an NCAA college football game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018. (Bruce Newman/The Oxford Eagle via AP)
Whitlow rushes for 170 yards in Auburn's 31-16 victory

By Chris Burrows Oct. 20, 2018 03:44 PM EDT

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 9 Auburn seeking more big plays, fewer penalties

By John Zenor Sep. 18, 2018 08:14 PM EDT

LSU place kicker Cole Tracy (36) is hoisted on the shoulders of his teammates after kicking the winning field goal to defeat Auburn 22-21 during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Cole Tracy kicked a 42-yard field goal on the final play to

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2018 11:27 PM EDT