AUBURN TIGERS NEWS

Report: Deuce Knight to visit Auburn for second-straight weekend Four-star Notre Dame pledge will be on Auburn’s campus this weekend to watch the Tigers battle Cal.

SEPTEMBER 6 • USATODAY.COM

Alex McPherson - Could face multi-week absence McPherson (illness) doesn't have a firm timeline to return but head coach Hugh Freeze mentioned Monday that McPherson thinks he'll return by Week 3 or 4, Adam Cole of The Opelika-A...

Impact While coach Freeze couldn't put a stamp on an actual return date for McPherson, he reiterated that the sophomore kicker is getting better. As long as McPherson remains out, Towns McGough will handle the team's placekicking duties.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn vs. Cal Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 7, 2024

Preview the Sept. 7 matchup between the Auburn Tigers and California Golden Bears with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines...

SEPTEMBER 5 • DATA SKRIVE

Getting to know the Cal Golden Bears The Bears are set visit Jordan-Hare Stadium after dropping a home game to Auburn last season.

SEPTEMBER 4 • USATODAY.COM

Malcolm Simmons - Hits paydirt in rout Simmons snagged three balls for 91 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Alabama A&M.

Impact The true freshman cashed in on a 57-yard strike in the lopsided 73-3 rout. It remains to be seen if Thompson can stay productive against better competition, though, which starts next weekend against Cal.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Perry Thompson - Finds end zone in laugher Thompson caught two passes for 82 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Alabama A&M

Impact The true freshman cashed in on a 70-yard strike in the lopsided 73-3 rout. It remains to be seen if Thompson can stay productive against better competition, though, which starts next weekend against Cal.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Auburn's Hugh Freeze on the recipe for recruiting: 'It's not like Kentucky Fried Chicken' "The recipe is pretty simple for playing for the SEC Championship game and getting to the playoffs,” Freeze said.

SEPTEMBER 3 • AL.COM

Auburn's Hugh Freeze says players used NIL money to help keep children out of foster care “They’re blessed with scholarships and financial things. Obviously, we want to give back,” Freeze said.

SEPTEMBER 2 • AL.COM

Hugh Freeze on coaching Payton Thorne: 'I wish the camera wasn't on me all the time' Freeze talked about coaching Thorne hard, along with his Week 1 performance on Monday

SEPTEMBER 2 • AL.COM

Auburn football injury update: The latest from Hugh Freeze before Cal Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze updated the status of a pair of key defenders on Monday morning.

SEPTEMBER 2 • AL.COM

Jarquez Hunter - Finds end zone in rout Hunter rushed four times for 53 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Alabama A&M.

Impact Hunter rushed for 909 yards and seven touchdowns last season and was one of the silver linings in an otherwise disappointing season for the Auburn offense. With more weapons on the outside and quarterback Payton Thorne having a year under his belt, Hunter figures to benefit from a more balanced offensive attack for the Tigers. The competition does get tougher against Cal next weekend, though.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jarquez Hunter - Finds end zone in rout Hunter rushed four times for 53 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Alabama A&M.

Impact Hunter rushed for 909 yards and seven touchdowns last season and was one of the silver linings in an otherwise disappointing season for the Auburn offense. With more weapons on the outside and quarterback Payton Thorne having a year under his belt, Hunter figures to benefit from a more balanced offensive attack for the Tigers. The competition does get tougher against Cal next weekend, though.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Coleman - Successful collegiate debut Coleman caught two passes for 62 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Alabama A&M.

Impact Coleman's highly-anticipated collegiate debut did not disappoint, as he racked up two big plays, including his Auburn collegiate touchdown. Otherwise, Coleman was not needed much in the 73-3 rout. The depth chart should shorten against Cal next weekend, but Coleman will remain in the mix for targets.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Cam Coleman - Successful collegiate debut Coleman caught two passes for 62 yards and a touchdown Saturday against Alabama A&M.

Impact Coleman's highly-anticipated collegiate debut did not disappoint, as he racked up two big plays, including his Auburn collegiate touchdown. Otherwise, Coleman was not needed much in the 73-3 rout. The depth chart should shorten against Cal next weekend, but Coleman will remain in the mix for targets.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

KeAndre Lambert-Smith - Scores twice in romp Lambert-Smith caught three passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Alabama A&M.

Impact The Penn State transfer made his presence felt immediately, flashing his nose for the end zone in the 73-3 destruction of the Bulldogs. Lambert-Smith snagged 53 passes for 673 yards and four touchdowns a season ago, though his success in 2024 will largely be contingent upon the quarterback play of Payton Thorne. The competition gets a bit tougher next weekend against Cal.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

KeAndre Lambert-Smith - Scores twice in romp Lambert-Smith caught three passes for 80 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against Alabama A&M.

Impact The Penn State transfer made his presence felt immediately, flashing his nose for the end zone in the 73-3 destruction of the Bulldogs. Lambert-Smith snagged 53 passes for 673 yards and four touchdowns a season ago, though his success in 2024 will largely be contingent upon the quarterback play of Payton Thorne. The competition gets a bit tougher next weekend against Cal.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Thorne - Five touchdowns in laugher Thorne completed 13-of-21 passes for 322 yards and four touchdowns Saturday against Alabama A&M, while also rushing four times for 49 yards and two more scores in the 73-3 dismantl...

Impact Thorne looked dominant in the season opener for the Tigers, albeit against a far inferior opponent. Thorne struggled against better competition in 2023, but Auburn is hoping that a year under his belt with the Tigers will yield far better results this time around. The schedule gets a bit tougher already next weekend against Cal.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Thorne - Five touchdowns in laugher Thorne completed 13-of-21 passes for 322 yards and four touchdowns Saturday against Alabama A&M, while also rushing four times for 49 yards and two more scores in the 73-3 dismantl...

Impact Thorne looked dominant in the season opener for the Tigers, albeit against a far inferior opponent. Thorne struggled against better competition in 2023, but Auburn is hoping that a year under his belt with the Tigers will yield far better results this time around. The schedule gets a bit tougher already next weekend against Cal.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Payton Thorne throws 4 TD passes in first half, Auburn routs Alabama A&M 73-3 in opener

Payton Thorne threw for 322 yards and four touchdowns in the first half, and Auburn opened its season with a 73-3 victory over in-state FCS opponent Alabama A&M

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: Payton Thorne Scores Fifth Touchdown Vs Alabama A&M The offense is still clicking vs Alabama A&M.

SEPTEMBER 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Payton Thorne Throws 78-Yard Touchdown Pass To Perry Thompson The Auburn Tigers’ passing game seems to have dramatically improved from last season.

SEPTEMBER 1 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: KeAndre Lambert-Smith Scores Second Touchdown Vs Alabama A&M The Auburn Tigers have made a statement here in the first quarter.

SEPTEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

WATCH: Payton Thorne Throws BOMB Touchdown To KeAndre Lambert-Smith Vs Alabama A&M The Tigers have come out firing vs Alabama A&M.

SEPTEMBER 1 • SUNHERALD.COM

WATCH: Cam Coleman Scores First Touchdown Of Auburn Career It’s hard to keep up with what the Auburn Tigers are doing on offense.

SEPTEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jarquez Hunter strikes from 34 yards out for Auburn's first touchdown of season How Auburn got into the endzone for the first time during the 2024 season

AUGUST 31 • AL.COM