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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 Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Auburn defensive lineman Derrick Brown (5) warms up after a lightning delay in the first half of an NCAA college football game between Southern Miss and Auburn, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)
Auburn's Brown staying in school after weighing options

By John Zenor Feb. 08, 2019 01:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018 file photo, Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) fends off Auburn linebacker Deshaun Davis (57) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Athens, Ga. In Mark Whipple’s two stints as the UMass coach covering 11 years and time spent in FCS and FBS, No. 5 Georgia is his pick as the Minutemen’s toughest opponent. Such playmakers as quarterback Jake Fromm and tailback D’Andre Swift make the Bulldogs heavy favorites on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Auburn defenders bracing for Tagovailoa and 'Bama offense

By John Zenor Nov. 22, 2018 11:35 AM EST

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn reacts after an Auburn penalty during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Auburn tries to regroup vs Liberty in between rivalry games

By John Zenor Nov. 16, 2018 12:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) runs for a touchdown during the second half an NCAA college football game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky. The Bulldogs have produced dynamic running backs over the years, from Herschel Walker to Todd Gurley. The trend continues this season with Holyfield and D'Andre Swift. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston, File)
No. 5 Georgia carries on its tradition as Running Back U

By Paul Newberry Nov. 08, 2018 05:59 PM EST

Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn watches on against Texas A&M during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)
Malzahn, Auburn get boost, vote of confidence after wins

By John Zenor Nov. 06, 2018 04:54 PM EST

Auburn quarterback Jarrett Stidham (8) gets loose during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Struggling Auburn tries to bounce back at Mississippi

By David Brandt Oct. 19, 2018 12:33 PM EDT