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The Stretch 4: Auburn is rested... but it 'can't afford to be rusty' vs. VT
The Tigers got to have a real Thanksgiving break this year. And they think they put it to good use ahead of a dangerous ACC/SEC matchup.
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Justin Ferguson
Even after a 6-6 season, Auburn believes it still has a championship ceiling
Hugh Freeze is "absolutely, positively convinced" the Tigers have the resources to contend again. So what will it take to get back there?
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The 2024 Auburn Football Roster Tracker
The Tigers' roster is set to make some major changes for Year 2 of the Hugh Freeze Era. Keep track of all the movement right here.
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Episode 335: Gonna Stick for a While (Iron Bowl Recap)
Listen now (95 mins) | Justin, Dan and Painter share all of their thoughts on Auburn football’s heartbreaking late loss to Alabama in the 2023 Iron…
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Dan Peck
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Justin Ferguson
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Painter Sharpless
Observations: Alabama 27, Auburn 24
Once again, Auburn should have upset Alabama in a home Iron Bowl. But this late loss was even more improbable than the rest.
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The 2023 Auburn Football Roster Tracker
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Observations: Auburn 14, Cal 10
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The 2023-24 Auburn Basketball Roster Tracker
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Observations: Auburn 59, UMass 14
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Aubserver Mailbag 147: How much did the NMSU loss damage Year 1 for Auburn?
This week: Bounce-back games, the stat to watch, Iron Bowl memories, basketball's room for improvement and Thanksgiving leftovers
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Even before the Kick Six, the 2013 Iron Bowl was an instant classic
Don't let one of the most famous endings in college football history totally overshadow what was already a legendary game.
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Justin Ferguson
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Episode 334: What Are You Made Of? (Iron Bowl Preview)
Listen now (72 mins) | Justin, Dan and Painter preview the 2023 Iron Bowl inside Jordan-Hare Stadium and what the Tigers must do to rebound.
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Dan Peck
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Justin Ferguson
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Painter Sharpless
Observations: Auburn 84, Alabama A&M 54
The first half was fantastic. The second half was frustrating. The push for a complete game continues for these Tigers.
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Justin Ferguson
The Iron Bowl is trench warfare. Prepare accordingly.
When the Tigers play the Tide in Jordan-Hare Stadium, they usually have a chance. But that's only if they set the tone up front.
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Why Auburn basketball's offense has gotten off to a hotter-than-usual start
The Tigers have been running-and-gunning through the first two weeks of the season. Here are three big reasons why they're clicking.
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Justin Ferguson
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Episode 333: Whiplash (NMSU + Brooklyn Recaps)
Listen now (71 mins) | The guys break down Auburn football’s stunning 21-point loss to NMSU… and basketball’s back-to-back victories in Brooklyn.
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Dan Peck
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Justin Ferguson
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Painter Sharpless
Observations: New Mexico State 31, Auburn 10
After its most dominant win in years last week, Auburn lost in all three phases for arguably its worst loss in program history.
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Observations: Auburn 77, Saint Bonaventure 60
Some sensational first-half basketball in Brooklyn led to another double-digit win and another multi-team even title for the Tigers.
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