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The Impact of Harsin's Focus on the Transfer Portal This NSD

Thomas Lynn Murphy | February 3

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - As the 2021 National Signing Day comes to a close, Auburn currently ranks 30th nationally,  which is the lowest they have ranked since they finished 30th back in 2004. Getting a late start in recruiting due to the coaching change has not helped the Tigers in the recruiting department. In response to the setback, new head coach Brian Harsin has looked elsewhere for a quick fix to support the 2021 class: the transfer portal.

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Auburn Fights to the End Against No. 6 Georgia Tech

Mavis Burroughs | February 3

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn worked hard in three sets against Georgia Tech but came up short in the end, falling 5-2 Sunday afternoon. 

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EETV NSD Live Updates

Harrison Tarr | February 3

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - On the second National Signing Day of the Bryan Harsin era, fans anxiously awaited the completion of Auburn’s 2021 class of new prospects. 

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Tigers Fall Short in Second Matchup With Dawgs

Harrison Tarr | February 2

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) The Auburn Tigers entered Auburn Arena on Tuesday night with hopes to complete their first sweep of the 2020-21 season; however, the Bulldogs of the University of Georgia proved to be too much to handle in the second go round. UGA handed Auburn its second consecutive defeat 91-86. 

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Auburn Gymnastics Rankings Going Into Week 4

Taylor Strohmeier | February 2

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn’s gymnastics team holds onto their ranking as number 22 this week. These rankings come from their average scores over the season. 

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Bliss and Fitts Pick Up More Pre-season Honors 

Maddie Joiner | February 2

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The accolades keep rolling in for Auburn shortstop Ryan Bliss and right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts as they were named to the Preseason Third Team All-America by Baseball America on Monday. The recognition is the third for Bliss and the second for Fitts.

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Men’s Tennis Takes First Home Loss of Season to Georgia Tech

Jenny Jordan | February 2

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) — Georgia Tech left the Auburn Men’s Tennis team discouraged after giving them their first at home loss of the season after a 4-0 match on Sunday afternoon at the Yarbrough Tennis Center. The Auburn tigers are now 2-2 on the season.

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Thompson Unable to Lead Tigers to Victory Over No. 19 Arkansas

Mavis Burroughs | February 1

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Despite Auburn's great start and Unique Thompson finishing the game with 19 rebounds and 18 points, the Tigers slowly gave way to Arkansas and fell to the 19th-ranked team Sunday afternoon. 

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Tigers Take Home Three Wins From the Bob Pollock Invitational

Taylor Strohmeier | January 31

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The Tigers' track and field season opened last weekend, and they started off strong. This past weekend the team attended the Bob Pollock Invitational on Clemson University’s campus and took home three event wins and eight other medal performances over the two-day meet.

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Auburn Struggles Against the Experience of No. 2 Baylor

Thomas Lynn Murphy | January 31

AUBUNRN, Ala. (EETV) - For the fourth time in school history, Auburn has played the number one ranked team (Gonzaga)  and number two ranked team (Baylor) in the same season. 

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Britt Stands Out in Senior Bowl Appearance

Harrison Tarr | January 30

MOBILE, Ala. (EETV) For the first time since October 2020, former Auburn linebacker K.J. Britt strapped on his pads and took to the football field to compete in game action; however, this time he did not step out of the tunnel and into Jordan Hare Stadium. This time, Britt joined a group of athletes who he had never played beside before in the 2021 Reese’s Senior Bowl. Neither his return from injury nor lack of familiarity with those competing alongside him seemed to fase Britt. The NFL hopeful had himself a day.

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Auburn Falls to No. 8 Texas A&M

Kayla Evans | January 29

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn, coming off a loss against Alabama on Sunday, faced No. 8 Texas A&M on Thursday. They came up short with the final score of 84-69. 

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Auburn Names Nick Eason as New Defensive Line Coach

Dylan Larck | January 27

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – Not long after Tracy Rocker left for the Philadelphia Eagles, head coach Bryan Harsin announced Wednesday that Nick Eason will be the new defensive line coach.

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Auburn Football Welcomes New Strength and Conditioning Staff To the Plains

Taylor Strohmeier | January 27

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - After welcoming new head coach Bryan Harsin to the plains, the Auburn football program made new additions to the strength and conditioning staff. Announced on Tuesday, Brandon Pringle, Anthony Lazard, Dennis Love and Akeem Robinson joined Jeff Pitman’s staff.

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Madi Malone Named Track and Field SEC Co-Athlete of the Week

Taylor Strohmeier | January 27

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - On Tuesday, junior Madi Malone was named the Track and Field SEC Co-Athlete of the Week. Malone earned this honor after breaking her own school record in the women’s weight throw at the Carolina Classic this past weekend.

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Yarbrough Recieves Recognition From Softball America, USA Today

Harrison Tarr | January 27

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) All previously existing lofty expectations have been raised even further for junior Auburn pitcher Samantha Yarbrough; the right-handed gun slinger has been named to both Softball America’s top 25 college juniors as well as USA Today’s Player of the Year preseason watch list.

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Auburn Football 2021 Schedule Announced

Maddie Joiner | January 27

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - The SEC announced the 2021 football schedules Wednesday and Head Coach Bryan Harsin will kick off his first season at Auburn Sept. 4 as Auburn hosts Akron in Jordan Hare Stadium.

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Tigers Upset No. 12 Missouri

Mavis Burroughs | January 27

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) – The Auburn Tigers beat No. 12 Missouri 88-82 on Tuesday night. Sharife Cooper carried the Tigers, contributing 28 points to the team's effort. 

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Friday's Auburn vs. LSU Gymnastics meet postponed

Maddie Joiner | January 26

AUBURN, Ala (EETV) - Friday afternoon's gymnastics meet between Auburn and LSU has been postponed due to COVID-19 protocols and contact tracing within the LSU program. 

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Auburn T&F Starts Indoor Season Strong Setting 21 Records

Delaney Baro | January 25

AUBURN, Ala. (EETV) - Auburn's track and field team opened their indoor season at the Carolina Challenge on Saturday. The meet's success included a total of 21 personal and collegiate records, along with four event wins to set a school record.