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Houston quarterback Clayton Tune (3) throws a pass against Auburn during the first half of an NCAA college football game Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 21 Houston edges Auburn 17-13 in Birmingham Bowl

By John Zenor Dec. 28, 2021 03:49 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bryan Harsin paces the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Houston aiming for 12th win; Auburn seeking to stop skid

By John Zenor Dec. 27, 2021 06:03 PM EST

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 quarterback Jason Brown (15) points to the stadium video screen as officials review a punt that South Carolina recovered during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Beamer bawl: South Carolina bowl eligible with Auburn win

By Jeffrey Collins Nov. 20, 2021 10:32 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

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

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

Texas A&M defensive lineman Micheal Clemons (2) falls into the end zone for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by Auburn quarterback Bo Nix 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)
Clemons' scoop-and-score seals Texas A&M's win over Auburn

Nov. 06, 2021 07:27 PM EDT

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

Alabama quarterback Bryce Young throws during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Week 10 Preview: Lopsided 'Bama-LSU; Hartman for Heisman

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2021 02:17 AM 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

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker, right, is congratulated by athletic director Alan Haller following a 37-33. win over Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Another defining loss for Jim Harbaugh

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 30, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

Auburn quarterback Bo Nix warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against Mississippi on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021 in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Ole Miss at Auburn 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 06:31 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

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 Bo Nix (10) lies on the ground after a sack during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
No. 17 Arkansas in rare role of favorite vs. Auburn

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 01:16 PM EDT

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) tries to run past Arkansas defensive backs Simeon Blair (15) and Joe Foucha (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 2 Georgia's dominant defense takes on Nix, No. 18 Auburn

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 02:30 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