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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)
Ramsey leads No. 15 Northwestern past Auburn in Citrus Bowl

By John Denton Jan. 01, 2021 05:04 PM EST

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

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)
Auburn ignoring upheaval, hoping to beat No. 15 Northwestern

By John Denton Dec. 31, 2020 01:03 PM EST

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn listens to an official's call during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi State, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Starkville, Miss. Auburn won 24-10. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn fires football coach Gus Malzahn after 8 seasons

By John Zenor Dec. 13, 2020 02:44 PM EST

Nix leads Auburn over Mississippi State 24-10

By R.j. Morgan Dec. 12, 2020 11:30 PM EST
STARKVILLE, Miss. (AP) — Bo Nix threw for one touchdown and ran for another to lead Auburn to a 24-10 victory over Mississippi State in its final regular...

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

Mississippi State quarterback Will Rogers (2) passes while Kameron Jones (58) blocks a Mississippi player during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Oxford, Miss. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Auburn closes rough regular season at Mississippi State

By John Zenor Dec. 10, 2020 09:13 AM 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

Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond (11) hands the ball off to running back Isaiah Spiller (28) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against LSU, Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 5 Texas A&M visits Auburn riding 5-game winning streak

By The Assicated Press Dec. 03, 2020 04:45 PM EST

Alabama tight end Jahleel Billingsley (19) scores a touchdown against Auburn defensive back Jamien Sherwood (20) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)
Jones, No. 1 Bama roll past No. 22 Auburn 42-13 minus Saban

By John Zenor Nov. 28, 2020 06:55 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles away from Tennessee linebacker Kivon Bennett (95) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 1 Alabama hosts No. 22 Auburn days minus Nick Saban

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 12:41 PM EST

FILE- In this Jan. 1, 2020, file photo, Alabama quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws a pass during the second half of the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Michigan in Orlando, Fla. Alabama quarterback Mac Jones and Auburn's Bo Nix have taken different paths to their starting jobs. Now, they'll lead their teams into the Iron Bowl for the second straight year. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Bama's Jones, Auburn's Nix playing well entering Iron Bowl

By John Zenor Nov. 26, 2020 10:02 AM EST

Tennessee running back Eric Gray (3) caries the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 23 Auburn overcame a slow start to beat Tennessee 30-17

Nov. 21, 2020 11:08 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Tennessee at Auburn 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 06:43 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

Texas A&M running back Devon Achane (6) rushes for a 30-yard touchdown run against Arkansas during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 7 Texas A&M hopes to keep win streak going at Gamecocks

By The Associated Press Nov. 05, 2020 04:45 PM EST

Florida wide receiver Kadarius Toney, center left, celebrates his touchdown against Missouri on a pass from quarterback Kyle Trask (11), with Brett DioGuardi (48) and Justin Shorter (89) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 8 Florida vs No. 5 Georgia tops light SEC schedule

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 05, 2020 04:00 AM EST

Alabama defensive back Patrick Surtain II (2) returns an interception for a touchdown against Mississippi State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Gary Cosby Jr./The Tuscaloosa News via AP)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Clemson, Alabama close to rare tie

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 02, 2020 12:35 AM EST