Owen Pappoe
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

Texas A&M running back Isaiah Spiller (28) rushes for a gain as Auburn safety Smoke Monday (21) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Auburn at Texas A&M 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 05:11 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 TJ Finley (1) throws a pass for a touchdown to take the lead over Georgia State in the final minute of the second half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 22 Auburn seeks to end recent futility at favored LSU

By Brett Martel Sep. 30, 2021 02:32 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 head coach Bryan Harsin walks onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Akron, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (Photo/Butch Dill)
Akron at Auburn 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:31 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

Auburn's Bo Nix speaks during a television interview at the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference Media Days, Thursday, July 22, 2021, in Hoover, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Drinkwitz, Pittman back for Southeastern Conference encores

By John Zenor Jul. 22, 2021 02:48 PM EDT

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

South Carolina quarterback Collin Hill (15) attempts a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Nix picks cost No. 15 Auburn in 30-22 loss to South Carolina

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 17, 2020 05:17 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

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws a pass against Clemson during the first half of the Fiesta Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: A familiar top 10 looking to 2020

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 14, 2020 02:22 PM EST

Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) tackles Texas A&M running back Jacob Kibodi (23) for a loss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 7 Auburn rides defense while offense gains footing

By John Zenor Sep. 24, 2019 04:54 PM EDT