
Auburn’s Receiving Corps Faces Shakeup
Wide receiver Duke Smith will miss the 2026 season after being removed from the roster, while his brother Erick remains. The reasons are unclear, and younger players are poised to step up.
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Wide receiver Duke Smith will miss the 2026 season after being removed from the roster, while his brother Erick remains. The reasons are unclear, and younger players are poised to step up.

After playing in just four games last season without a reception, Duke Smith has left Auburn's football team, a move that comes as the program continues to shape its roster heading into the next season.

Auburn University has announced the dismissal of redshirt freshman wide receiver Duke Smith for a team‑rule violation, marking the second departure this offseason after safety Jack Luttrell medically retired. The moves come as the Tigers prepare for their 2026 opener against Baylor in Atlanta under first‑year head coach Alex Golesh.
North Carolina’s baseball program is projected as a consensus top‑five national seed for the 2026 NCAA Tournament, backed by strong rankings, All‑ACC honorees and a potential historic ACC championship.
The Tar Heels are projected as a top‑five national seed, with analysts praising their record and upcoming matchups.