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FILE - Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (24) carries the ball as Auburn linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) tries to tackle him during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., in this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Wooten’s experience should provide a boost for Auburn as the Tigers attempt to replace Tampa Bay Buccaneers fifth-round draft pick K.J. Britt at linebacker. Wooten had 10 tackles in 2018 and 27 more in 2019.(AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Harsin set to make Auburn debut against heavy underdog Akron

By John Zenor Sep. 02, 2021 11:02 AM EDT

Auburn's Bo Nix speaks to reporters during the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn's Harsin embraces Southeastern Conference challenge

By John Zenor Aug. 17, 2021 12:25 PM EDT

Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) scores a touchdown against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday Oct. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn at Ole Miss 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 01:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Auburn running back Shaun Shivers (25) is tackled by Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Tide opens next Saturday at Missouri with Moses returning when he might otherwise have left for the NFL. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 7 Auburn's sluggish ground game still a work in progress

By John Zenor Oct. 02, 2020 12:26 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Auburn running back Shaun Shivers (25) is tackled by Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The Tide opens next Saturday at Missouri with Moses returning when he might otherwise have left for the NFL. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
No. 8 Auburn hosts No. 23 Kentucky on opening SEC weekend

By The Associated Press Sep. 24, 2020 02:27 PM EDT

Auburn coach Gus Malzahn talks to players during the first team meeting of the season for the NCAA college football team, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Van Emst via AP)
No. 11 Auburn banking on Nix, successful overhaul on lines

By John Zenor Sep. 01, 2020 08:10 AM EDT

LSU linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson (18) tackles Auburn quarterback Bo Nix in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. LSU won 23-20. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Nix, No. 11 Auburn hope home games help get Tigers on track

By John Zenor Oct. 29, 2019 03:41 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