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Before coaching, Nix was a legend in college football as a player, earning Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors at Southern Miss in 1998, rushing for 1,180 yards and nine touchdowns. Although talented enough to make it to the NFL, health issues stemming from kidney disease forced Nix to cut his playing career short and move into coaching.
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Auburn football linebacker Xavier Atkins announces return for 2026
All-American linebacker Xavier Atkins announced Wednesday he wouldn't be testing the portal this offseason and returning to Auburn football for 2026.
Auburn's breakout linebacker continues to add to his offseason resume after being honored with three more recognitions.
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A look at Auburn football's future matchups through the 2032 season
Auburn football will face several quality nonconference opponents in addition to its grueling SEC slates over the next few years.
The Auburn Undercover team just revealed its top Auburn coaching candidates after Hugh Freeze was fired on Nov. 2
Despite the rough year, it wasn’t all bad. Auburn won five games and there were players who made names for themselves in 2025. With the end of Auburn’s season now two weeks in the past, here are our superlatives for the Tigers in 2025.
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How Auburn football has fared historically against its 2026 opponents
The SEC football scheduling format will transition from its traditional 8-game model to a 9-game model, effective in 2026. The switch will allow Auburn to play its traditional SEC rivals more often.
Auburn football dropped an Iron Bowl heartbreaker. The loss also sealed Auburn's fifth straight losing season, which hasn't happened since the 1940s.
Auburn is set to lose Malcolm Simmons, Perry Thompson, Horatio Fields, and reserve wide receiver Cam’Ron King to the transfer portal. The Tigers only signed two wide receivers during the national signing day period, leaving roles needing to be filled.