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Clippers selected Narcisse Ngoy with the 57th pick, but the 7'0" French prospect announced on Instagram that he will honor his Auburn commitment and play for the Tigers in the 2026–27 season, effectively making this a draft-and-stash situation as he develops in college under Auburn coach Steven Pearl.
The Las Vegas Raiders signed third-round defensive end Keyron Crawford to a four-year rookie contract. Crawford, the 67th overall pick in the 2026 draft, played at Arkansas State before transferring to Auburn, where he started all 12 games in 2025 with 36 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, plus a forced fumble, fumble recovery and an interception. With Crawford under contract, the Raiders have eight of ten picks signed; unsigned are quarterback Fernando Mendoza and fourth-round cornerback Jermod McCoy.
Auburn rolled past Milwaukee 8-1 to force a winner-take-all regional final Monday at Plainsman Park, as Chase Fralick belted a three-run homer, LJ Cormier pitched five scoreless innings with eight strikeouts to earn the win, and Auburn used a five-run second inning plus key bullpen work by Ryan Hetzler to pull away.
The New York Giants used a sixth-round pick on Bobby Jamison-Travis, a 6-foot-3-plus, 328-pound defensive tackle from Auburn with JUCO roots, aiming to bolster interior run defense after trading Dexter Lawrence. The Giants hosted him for a visit and indicated he was their top late-round DT target, praising his size, length and power. Analysts say he has NFL size and anchor but may need development to improve block shedding and pass rush upside.
Miami (OH) earned a play-in bid while Auburn was left out, highlighting a chaotic NCAA Tournament bubble and prompting questions about the value of conference tournaments; the piece also mentions Missouri, Arkansas, SMU and Texas earning spots over Oklahoma and Auburn, and notes the bubble was weaker than in past years while previewing other bubble teams and potential bracket implications.
Video shows Bruce Pearl yelling obscenities from the Auburn section during Auburn's 72-62 SEC Tournament loss to Tennessee, sparking a social-media furor and renewed discussion of his outspoken persona and nepotism-linked ties to his son Steven’s Auburn program, as he also vented on Twitter ahead of CBS NCAA coverage.
Video shows Bruce Pearl yelling in the stands during Auburn's 72-62 SEC Tournament loss to Tennessee, shouting "That’s bulls–t" as Auburn's NCAA bid hangs in the balance and lingering questions about his nepotism-linked son Steven’s Auburn coaching role remain.
Kentucky coach Mark Pope was furious after the Wildcats' 75-74 loss to Auburn, criticizing the late call on Collin Chandler and suggesting the moment felt personal. At the podium he avoided direct ref critiques, but outside the media room he unleashed a hallway rant about not giving power to officials or fans. Pope also praised Otega Oweh (career-high 29) and Auburn players for their impact, stressed that Kentucky will bounce back, and noted a Tuesday night matchup at South Carolina as the next challenge.
Auburn will play at No. 21 Arkansas without leading scorer Keyshawn Hall, weakening its offense and offensive spacing in a hostile road environment. Hall averages 20.7 PPG and 6.8 RPG and has been a focal point of Auburn’s attack, so his absence will force more production from teammates like Tahaad Pettiford. Arkansas is projected to win by about seven points (KenPom), giving Auburn roughly a 28% upset chance.
Former Auburn quarterback Deuce Knight signed with Ole Miss on Sunday, potentially becoming the Rebels’ starter in 2026 if Trinidad Chambliss doesn’t win a sixth season of eligibility. Knight, a 6-foot-4, 217-pound dual-threat from Lucedale, Mississippi, was a top-2 quarterback recruit in the Class of 2025, played for Auburn this past season (including a Mercer start) and entered the transfer portal after Auburn’s coaching change, joining a No. 6 Rebels team that could rely on him if Chambliss’ waiver is denied.
The article provides a detailed play-by-play account of a college basketball game between Auburn Tigers and Purdue Boilermakers on December 20, 2025, highlighting key plays, scores, and turnovers throughout the game.
The article provides an in-depth preview of the upcoming college football game between Texas A&M and Auburn, highlighting Auburn's recent performance, key players like Jackson Arnold and Cam Coleman, team strengths and weaknesses, and insights from Auburn beat writer Nathan King. It predicts a close game with Texas A&M winning 38-28, emphasizing Auburn's potential but current challenges on the road.
The article discusses Oklahoma's strong 3-0 start under Brent Venables, their upcoming challenging game against Auburn, and detailed analysis of both teams' strengths, weaknesses, and key matchups in their first SEC game of 2025.
Speculation suggests that Nick Saban might return to coaching at Auburn, Alabama's rival, with media figures debating the likelihood and implications of such a move, despite skepticism from some analysts.
Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold has committed to the Auburn Tigers via the transfer portal. Arnold, a former five-star recruit and National Gatorade Player of the Year, struggled with turnovers during his time at Oklahoma but showed promise with his running ability. He will replace Payton Thorne as Auburn's starting quarterback, aiming to improve their 5-7 record from 2024.