HotBasketballTake: Bruce Pearl’s Curtain Call and the Passing of the Torch on The Plains

Auburn basketball will never be the same — and that’s exactly the point. Bruce Pearl came to The Plains in 2014 with promises of relevance, energy, and belief in a program most of the nation had written off. Eleven years later, Pearl walks away not just as the winningest coach

HotFootballTake: Auburn Falls in Norman, but the Refs Leave Their Mark

In Norman, the SEC home opener turned into the perfect storm: a hostile crowd, a smothering Oklahoma defense, and an officiating crew that will be talked about for weeks. Auburn’s 24–17 loss to the Sooners wasn’t just about one thing. It was a cocktail of brutal pass

HotFootballTake: Auburn Heads to the Biggest County in Texas for a Showdown with the Sooners

Jackson Arnold Returns to Norman with Something to Prove The most meaningful games don’t always show up in November. Sometimes, they drop in September—loaded with receipts. Auburn’s trip to Norman isn’t just another SEC clash. It’s layered with tension, memory, and stakes that cut deeper

HotFootballTake: Monday Night Football Edition

Two weeks into the season and the NFL has already delivered chaos. Tomorrow night, though, we get a matchup dripping with storylines: the reigning NFC South champs against a young team still trying to prove they belong. Tampa Bay and Houston couldn’t have started their seasons more differently, and

HotFootballTake: Auburn vs. South Alabama — Homecoming in Jordan-Hare (and elsewhere in the SEC)

Auburn, AL - Kickoff is set for 11:45 AM CDT on the SEC Network, and all signs point to another sold-out crowd at Jordan-Hare Stadium. It’s homecoming on the Plains, but make no mistake—Auburn’s focus is on the scoreboard, not the parade. With a 2–0

In Memory of Charlie Kirk: A Call for Compassion, Clarity, and Christ

I was at work when I heard the news. Shock. Anger. Deep, bitter sadness. That’s the only way I can describe it. Charlie Kirk, a voice I respected, a man who came from a biblical foundation and stood boldly for his beliefs, was assassinated—shot down while speaking at

HotFootballTake: SEC Weekend Wrap-Up

Auburn Wrecks Ball State 42–3: Balance, Bruising, and the Breakout of Jeremiah Cobb It’s hard to learn much from beating Ball State, but Auburn made sure we learned something anyway. With Damari Alston sidelined, Jeremiah Cobb stepped in and showed he is SOLID. Cobb ripped off touchdown runs

HotFootballTake: NFL Edition Bucs vs. Falcons Blood Feud Rekindled in Week 1

No one asked for a capsule summary today—because this game deserves more. This is about Tampa Bay owning the NFC South and reminding Atlanta what staying on top looks like. After four straight division titles, this is not a payout game. This is payback. The Falcons walk in with

HotFootballTake: Military Edition Navy vs. UAB-Statement Opportunity in Annapolis

One week in, and Navy football already feels like a well oiled machine. The 52–7 thrashing of VMI wasn’t just a win—it was a reintroduction to what this team is capable of when the triple-option is executed with discipline, speed, and precision. Now, the Midshipmen return home

Auburn vs. Ball State Pregame: Opportunity, Expectations, and a Look Toward the Future

Tonight at Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn will host Ball State in a game that’s not expected to be close. The Tigers come in as a 43.5-point favorite, and for good reason. But for Hugh Freeze and his staff, this isn’t about covering a spread—it’s about execution,

SEC Week 1 Recap: Statement Wins, Big Debuts, and Two Big Facepalms

Birmingham, AL - The SEC opened 2025 with a bang—and a couple thuds. Fifteen teams played. Thirteen won. One kicks off today. And two of the biggest brands in college football—Alabama and Texas—took a punch to the mouth. For everyone else, Week 1 was either a flex,

Navy Crushes VMI 52–7 in Season Opener Blowout

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Navy wasted no time asserting control in its season opener, punching in a touchdown midway through the first quarter and never letting up. The Midshipmen methodically piled on the points, racking up 52 total by the final whistle in a dominant win over VMI at Navy–Marine Corps

Dominance in the Trenches: Auburn Runs Through Baylor in Statement Season Opener

WACO, TX – Auburn didn’t need flash. They brought force. In a 38–24 season-opening win over Baylor on Friday night, the Tigers didn’t just beat the Bears—they imposed their identity. It was physical, it was methodical, and it was exactly the kind of performance Hugh Freeze needed

Auburn Opens 2025 Season with Statement Opportunity at Baylor

Waco, TX - Auburn football returns Friday night, as we open the 2025 campaign on the road against a tough, veteran Baylor team in what feels less like a warm-up and more like a gut-check. Kickoff is set for 8:00 p.m. ET at McLane Stadium in Waco, and

Depth Destroys: Bucs Backups Thump Titans 29–7 in Preseason Opener

The lights were on at Raymond James, but most of the headliners were in hoodies. Baker Mayfield, Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, Lavonte David, Antoine Winfield Jr. — all spectators. This was supposed to be a tune-up for the rookies, the fringe roster guys, and the second string. Instead, it turned into

Blewett Stretched Too Far, Braves Bullpen Melts Down in Loss to St. Louis

ATLANTA — The Braves didn’t just lose a game Tuesday night. They lost a grip on a winnable matchup because of poor roster construction and a mismanaged bullpen game that never should’ve been this fragile in the first place. Atlanta blew a 4-2 lead and gave up eight unanswered

Jeff Francoeur Crossed a Line—You Don't Blast Ronald Acuña Jr. in Public

ATLANTA — If you were tuned into “680 The Fan” this morning, you heard Jeff Francoeur go off. The former Brave turned broadcaster lit into Ronald Acuña Jr. over a now-deleted tweet about how manager Brian Snitker handled Jarred Kelenic not hustling on a deep drive Saturday night. Francoeur didn’t

Murphy’s homer, Schwellenbach’s steady start lead Braves past Cardinals

ATLANTA — Sean Murphy hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and Spencer Schwellenbach turned in another solid start as the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Monday night at Truist Park. Atlanta (9-13) erased a 3-2 deficit with five runs in the eighth. Austin Riley reached

What We Are Seeing From The Braves So Far This Season: Slow Start, But Signs of Life Emerging

The Atlanta Braves entered the 2025 season with high expectations and one of the most dangerous lineups in baseball. But after the first six series of the season, the team found itself stuck in unfamiliar territory: chasing momentum and fighting to climb out of an early-season hole. Through 18 games,

End of the Road: Auburn's Historic Season Falls Apart in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO — The most disrespected team in the history of NCAA Basketball has finished their season. It wasn’t supposed to end like this. The rest of the world can cheer now. Auburn, the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and a team that spent all season steamrolling opponents

Business Handled: Auburn Owns The State of Michigan, Punches Final Four Ticket to San Antonio

Sweet 16: Auburn 78, Michigan 65 – Pettiford Answers, Broome Dominates, and Auburn Sends the Wolverines Home The buildup was all about Tre Donaldson's revenge. The former Auburn guard, now wearing maize and blue, had a score to settle. He left the Plains with some heat on his back

2025 Season Preview: Braves Have the Roster — Now What?

Opening Day is here, and the Atlanta Braves are back with a vengeance. Last season ended in frustration and a familiar October disappointment. This year? Different energy. Different stakes. The Braves are built to win now, but how far they go in 2025 hinges on health, front-office decisions, and whether

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Auburn Survives Sluggish Start against Bama St, Slams Door on Creighton, and Marches to the Sweet 16

From sleepwalking past Alabama State to stomping Creighton in the second half, Bruce Pearl’s Tigers rediscovered their edge — just in time. LEXINGTON, Ky. — For a team that spent most of the season wrecking SEC opponents with depth, defense, and confidence, Auburn sure didn't look the part early

How I See It: The First Four and UNC’s Free Pass

March Madness is here, but before we dive into the real tournament, we have to sit through the NCAA’s annual “we promise these games matter” appetizer: the First Four. Some of these teams earned their shot. Others? Well, let’s talk about the elephant in the room—North Carolina.

Tennessee and Florida Punch Their Ticket to the SEC Championship

Two games, two different battles, and one final matchup set. Tennessee fought their way past Auburn in a defensive war, while Florida overpowered Alabama with a second-half knockout. Now, the Volunteers and the Gators will decide the SEC title. Tennessee Edges Out Auburn in a Gritty Semifinal Auburn came into