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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

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin reacts to a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
No. 21 Houston meets slumping Auburn in Birmingham Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2021 01:50 PM EST

FILE - Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) is shown in action against Charleston Southern during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Athens, Ga. Bowers was selected to The Associated Press All-SEC team in results released Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Alabama QB Young, LB Anderson named SEC players of year

By John Zenor Dec. 08, 2021 12:07 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

Auburn running back Tank Bigsby (4) is tackled by Texas A&M defensive back Jaylon Jones (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M won 20-3. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
No. 16 Auburn, Mississippi State try to rebound from losses

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:41 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) carries the ball against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 12 Auburn visits No. 13 A&M looking for 3rd straight win

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2021 03:50 PM EDT

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) steps out of a tackle by South Carolina defensive back Jaylan Foster (12) for a first-down run during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 13 Texas A&M out to end home skid against No. 12 Auburn

By Kristie Rieken Nov. 04, 2021 12:53 PM EDT

Mississippi running back Snoop Conner (24) carries the ball in for a touchdown against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Nix, defense power No. 18 Auburn past No. 10 Ole Miss, 31-20

By John Zenor Oct. 30, 2021 10:47 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ole Miss at Auburn 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 06:31 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Oct 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia at Auburn 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 03:13 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback TJ Finley (1) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Auburn at LSU 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Auburn cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18) tries to get past Georgia State linebacker Jamil Muhammad (9) on a kick return during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Jackson's late TD rallies No. 23 Auburn past Georgia State

By Justin Ferguson Sep. 25, 2021 07:46 PM EDT

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