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FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Auburn wide receiver Anthony Schwartz (5) turns the corner and runs undefended into the end zone for a touchdown against Southern Miss during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Auburn, Ala. Schwartz is a track standout who made plays running and catching last season. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, FIle)
Auburn banking on young QB, Malzahn's playcalling

By John Zenor Aug. 12, 2019 11:37 AM EDT

Auburn defensive back Jamel Dean talks to the media at the NFL Scouting Combine on Sunday, March 3 2019 in Indianapolis. (Detroit Lions via AP)
Auburn's Dean, Stidham highlight pro day workouts

By John Zenor Mar. 08, 2019 04:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 30, 2018, file photo, Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa throws confetti in the air after winning the Orange Bowl NCAA college football game against Oklahoma, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Tagovailoa had to settle for second place in the Heisman Trophy balloting, but he delivered arguably the best bowl performance of any player in the country. Tagovailoa outdueled Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray of Oklahoma in the Sugar Bowl to earn his spot as the quarterback of our all-bowl team. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Alabama QB Tua Tagovailoa headlines all-bowl team

By Steve Megargee Jan. 03, 2019 04:11 PM EST

Auburn players celebrate after defeating Purdue to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 28, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Stidham, Auburn throttle Purdue 63-14 at Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 28, 2018 05:20 PM EST

Auburn running back Malik Miller (32) runs a pass reception from Auburn wide receiver Ryan Davis (23) in for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tagovailoa, No. 1 Alabama race away from Auburn, 52-21

By John Zenor Nov. 24, 2018 07:28 PM EST

Auburn wide receiver Seth Williams (18) reaches a touchdown reception as Texas A&M defensive back Myles Jones (10) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
Stidham-to-Williams lifts Auburn past No. 25 Texas A&M 28-24

By John Zenor Nov. 03, 2018 03:45 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) drops back to pass against Texas A&M during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
Texas A&M at Auburn 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 12:59 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) throws a pass against Mississippi State during the second half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Mississippi State won 23-9. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Misfires plaguing Stidham, No. 21 Auburn's offense

By John Zenor Oct. 09, 2018 04:30 PM EDT

Auburn running back JaTarvious Whitlow (28) picks up yards against Mississippi State during the first half of their NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 6 2018. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Fitzgerald leads Miss St to 23-9 win over No. 8 Auburn

By David Brandt Oct. 06, 2018 11:03 PM EDT