Derrick Brown

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

Defensive end Marlon Davidson runs through defensive drills during Auburn NCAA college football Pro Day, Friday, March 6, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)

Auburn's Brown, Davidson hoping to share first-round status

By John Zenor Mar. 06, 2020 05:45 PM EST

Auburn coordinator Kevin Steele agrees to new 3-year deal

Jan. 22, 2020 10:06 PM EST
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele has agreed to a three-year contract through the 2022 season. Auburn coach Gus...

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 quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass against Minnesota during the first half of the Outback Bowl NCAA college football game Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Johnson lifts No. 16 Minnesota over No. 9 Auburn in Outback

By Fred Goodall Jan. 01, 2020 05:46 PM EST

Minnesota, Auburn meet for 1st time in Outback Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 31, 2019 04:32 PM EST
Outback Bowl: No. 16 Minnesota (10-2, 7-2 Big 10) vs. No. 9 Auburn (9-3, 5-3 SEC), Wednesday, 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Line: Auburn by 7. ...

Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin poses alongside showgirl Jennifer Autry ahead of the Las Vegas Bowl NCAA college football game in Las Vegas, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal via AP)

Watch every bowl? Yes! Here's why they are all must-see TV

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2019 02:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 30, 2019, file photo. Minnesota defensive back Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) gestures during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Minneapolis. Winfield was selected to The Associated Press All-America team, Monday, Dec. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)

AP All-America teams dominated by LSU, Ohio State

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 16, 2019 12:02 PM EST

Auburn's Derrick Brown wins Lott IMPACT Trophy

Dec. 15, 2019 11:53 PM EST
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Derrick Brown of Auburn has won the Lott IMPACT Trophy given to the nation's top defensive player who excels in both performance...

FILE - In this Aug. 24, 2019, file photo, Florida defensive lineman Kyree Campbell (55) and linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) set up for a play during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, in Orlando, Fla. Greenard was selected to The Associated Press All-Southeastern Conference football team, Monday, Dec. 9, 2019.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

LSU QB Joe Burrow headlines coaches All-SEC team

Dec. 10, 2019 02:32 PM EST

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young poses with the The 2019 Bronko Nagurski Award before the awards banquet in Charlotte, N.C., Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Ohio State's Chase Young wins Nagurski Award

By Steve Reed Dec. 09, 2019 10:03 PM EST

LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire (22) carries against Texas A&M linebacker Buddy Johnson (1) and defensive back Keldrick Carper during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. LSU won 50-7. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown named AP SEC players of year

By Steve Megargee Dec. 09, 2019 11:06 AM EST

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Heisman chase and playoff race cross paths in champ weekend

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2019 03:53 PM EST

Auburn players sit in the student section as fans take the field to celebrate an upset of Alabama after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

No. 16 Auburn upends No. 5 Alabama’s playoff hopes, 48-45

By John Zenor Nov. 30, 2019 07:51 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown (5) lines up against Georgia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala. Brown has been a play making, blockbusting force for No. 16 Auburn heading into the Iron Bowl. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)

Iron Bowl stakes: Bragging rights _ and maybe the playoffs

By John Zenor Nov. 29, 2019 10:21 AM EST

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts to a call during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Samford, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

No. 5 Alabama visits No. 16 Auburn in Iron Bowl

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 05:14 PM EST

Malzahn: Auburn’s Derrick Brown ‘playing as good as anybody’

By John Zenor Nov. 26, 2019 05:00 PM EST

Ohio State’s Young, LSU’s Burrow up for 2 major awards

By The Associated Press Nov. 25, 2019 03:37 PM EST
Auburn defensive tackle Derrick Brown, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow and Ohio State defensive end Chase Young are finalists for two major college football...