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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

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

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)
Mississippi State at Auburn 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 11:19 AM EST

Mississippi State coach Mike Leach, second from left, talks with Will Rogers (2) and Austin Williams (85) during a timeout during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Arkansas, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 16 Auburn, Mississippi State seek return to winning ways

By John Zenor Nov. 11, 2021 12:27 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) celebrates with fans after beating Arkansas 38-23 during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 10 Mississippi visits No. 18 Auburn in SEC West game

By The Associated Press Oct. 28, 2021 02:54 PM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral, center, jumps into the end zone for a three-yard touchdown run past LSU safety Cameron Lewis (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Mississippi won 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 10 Mississippi visits No. 18 Auburn nursing big hopes

By John Zenor Oct. 28, 2021 11:09 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) throws a pass against LSU in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Mississippi won 31-17. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
No. 10 Ole Miss, No. 18 Auburn SEC's only Top 25 matchup

By John Zenor Oct. 28, 2021 02:00 AM EDT

Arkansas defensive back Montaric Brown (21) intercepts a pass intended for Auburn receiver Ze'Vian Capers (80) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Auburn at Arkansas 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 02:05 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

Georgia State quarterback Darren Grainger (3) is tacked by Auburn defensive end Colby Wooden (25) as he carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Georgia State at Auburn 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 04:59 PM EDT

Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter (27) hurdles Penn State cornerback Joey Porter Jr. (9) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021.Penn State won 28-20. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 23 Auburn seeking to rebound against Georgia State

By John Zenor Sep. 23, 2021 04:24 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

Alabama State quarterback Ryan Nettles (13) looks to throw a pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 25 Auburn rolls past FCS foe Alabama State 62-0

By Justin Ferguson Sep. 11, 2021 03:53 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 Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt yells at the officials during an NCAA college football game against Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. The SEC came into this season with a contingency plan to deal with coronavirus-related issues. “Obviously, we can’t predict the future,” Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt said. “I believe we all knew when we started this, that there were no guarantees.” (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
No. 23 Auburn hosts Tennessee in Gus Malzahn's 100th game

By The Associated Press Nov. 19, 2020 03:34 PM 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