Zakoby McClain
Penn State takes the field for their NCAA college football game against Auburn amidst a "Whiteout" crowd at Beaver Stadium in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Auburn at Penn State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 08:29 PM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis, front, rolls out to pass as Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
SEC defenses flexing after 2020 championship game fireworks

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2021 10:45 AM EDT

Akron quarterback Kato Nelson (1) escapes the pressure from Auburn linebacker Owen Pappoe (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 25 Auburn hosts FCS Alabama State

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 05:22 PM 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

Northwestern running back Cam Porter (20) tries to get around Auburn linebacker Zakoby McClain, left, during the first half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Auburn at Northwestern 1/1/2021

Jan. 01, 2021 03:01 PM EST

FILE - In this photo provided by Auburn Athletics, Bryan Harsin, Auburn's new college football coach, talks during a news conference in Auburn, Ala., in this Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, photo. It’s been a whirlwind three weeks for Auburn's football team, given longtime coach Gus Malzahn getting fired on Dec. 13, new coach Bryan Harsin being introduced 11 days later, several players opting out of the Citrus Bowl and the Tigers hurriedly trying to prepare for a showdown against a stout Northwestern defense. (Todd Van Emst/Auburn Athletics via AP)
No. 15 Northwestern aims to rebound vs Auburn in Citrus Bowl

Dec. 31, 2020 01:04 PM EST

Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (1) runs with a reception past Mississippi State defenders for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn at Mississippi State 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 08:49 PM EST

Texas A&M running back Ainias Smith (0) catches a pass over Auburn defensive back Christian Tutt (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Mond, No. 5 Texas A&M finish strong in 31-20 win over Auburn

By John Zenor Dec. 05, 2020 03:21 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up before the start of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Texas A&M at Auburn 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 11:35 AM EST

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

Georgia students gather in the stands before Georgia's NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Auburn at Georgia 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 06:45 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

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. All-America wide receiver Chase, cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. and defensive end Neil Farrell Jr. have announced they won’t be playing this season. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
PICK SIX: LSU quartet heads list of players opting out

By Steve Megargee Sep. 01, 2020 03:36 AM EDT

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP)
STAT WATCH: Kentucky is closing in on 1st SEC rushing title

By Eric Olson Dec. 02, 2019 02:14 AM EST

Auburn players sit in the student section as fans take the field to celebrate an upset of Alabama after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Iron Bowl win a perfect salve for Auburn team, fans

By John Zenor Dec. 01, 2019 03:30 PM EST

Auburn players sit in the student section as fans take the field to celebrate an upset of Alabama after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 16 Auburn upends No. 5 Alabama’s playoff hopes, 48-45

By John Zenor Nov. 30, 2019 07:51 PM EST