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HotFootballTake: Alex Golesh Arrives on the Plains: Auburn’s New Head Coach Signals a Bold Era

Golesh’s fiery introduction highlights toughness, process, and respect for tradition as Auburn resets under its fourth coach in seven years Alex Golesh was formally introduced as the 33rd head football coach in Auburn history, and if the nearly hour-long press conference made anything clear, it’s that Auburn has

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HotFootballTake Opinion: I Didn't Want Alex Golesh. But I'm In and He Has My Unbridled Support. Here's Why.

I'll be honest—when the news dropped that Auburn had hired Alex Golesh, I wasn't thrilled. It felt like a reach. Another "next big thing" from a Group of Five school. Another offensive guy with no ties to Auburn, no SEC head coaching experience,

Iron Bowl 2025: Bama Survives Jordan-Hare, Auburn’s Season Ends in Heartbreak

It ended the only way an Iron Bowl can: with chaos, controversy, and a gut-punch finish. Auburn gave Alabama all it could handle and then some, but it wasn’t enough. The Tigers lost 27–20 on a cold Saturday night in Jordan-Hare Stadium, a game that slipped away not

Iron Bowl 2025: Auburn vs. #10 Alabama — The Voodoo Returns

The 2025 Iron Bowl is more than a rivalry game. It’s a pressure cooker with playoff stakes, bowl dreams, and coaching drama all colliding under the lights at Jordan-Hare Stadium. No matter the records, this game always delivers chaos — and tonight might be the most explosive installment since Kick

Thanksgiving Night Clash in Memphis: Navy Eyes Title Shot, Memphis Aims to Spoil the Party

On a night usually dominated by turkey and tradition, the focus shifts to Memphis, Tennessee, where the Navy Midshipmen (8–2, 6–1 AAC) and Memphis Tigers (8–3, 4–3 AAC) meet in a pivotal American Athletic Conference showdown. This nationally televised Thanksgiving night game isn’t just a

Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate Goes Big-Time: CFP Contender Georgia Meets 9-Win Georgia Tech in Historic Showdown

In a rivalry often defined by tradition and disdain, this year's meeting between No. 4 Georgia (10-1) and No. 18 Georgia Tech (9-2) at Mercedes-Benz Stadium carries stakes that transcend state pride. For Georgia, it’s a must-win game to preserve its College Football Playoff position in the

Pettiford Ignites Second-Half Comeback as Auburn Storms Past St. John’s in Vegas Redemption Win

The No. 21 Auburn Tigers rallied from a sluggish first half and a double-digit deficit to defeat No. 14 St. John’s 85–74 in the consolation final of the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. Less than 24 hours after being run off the floor by Michigan in a

HotBasketballTakes: Auburn Humiliated by Michigan in Vegas Meltdown

Auburn 72, Michigan 102 — The Recap Nobody Wanted to Write This was not a loss. This was an unraveling. The #21 Auburn Tigers were annihilated by the #7 Michigan Wolverines on Tuesday night in Las Vegas, falling 102–72 in what instantly became one of the worst defeats of the

Hot Basketball Takes: Auburn 84, Oregon 73 — Second-Half Surge Sets Up Sweet 16 Rematch

The #21 Auburn Tigers used a dominant second-half performance and suffocating defense to pull away from the previously unbeaten Oregon Ducks, 84–73, in the opening round of the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. It was a statement win, and now the Tigers (5–1) face #7 Michigan in

HotBasketballTakes: Auburn Prepares for Major Test vs. Oregon

Hall’s Status Uncertain as Tigers Face Undefeated Ducks in Vegas Auburn heads into another one of the biggest challenges of the season tonight, facing undefeated Oregon (4–0) in Las Vegas at the Players Era Festival. The Tigers (4–1) are looking to notch their first win over a

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