Auburn Tigers Unveil New Lineups in First Full‑Pad Practice
The Tigers' inaugural full‑pad 11‑on‑11 drill introduced fresh offensive and defensive groupings, highlighted by Jeremiah Koger's touchdown and a flurry of NFL scout attendance.
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The Tigers' inaugural full‑pad 11‑on‑11 drill introduced fresh offensive and defensive groupings, highlighted by Jeremiah Koger's touchdown and a flurry of NFL scout attendance.
The Tigers’ initial practice highlighted the absence of Bryson Washington and Malik Autry, clarified offensive line roles, and introduced Sam Turner early in the receiver rotation, all under the watchful eye of new head coach Alex Golesh.
Auburn University’s football squad wrapped up its opening preseason workout on August 8, 2024, stepping onto the practice field with full pads for the first time in the 2026 cycle. The session marked the debut of Alex Golesh, who has taken the reins as the program’s new head coach, and set the stage for a season that many expect to reshape the Tigers’ identity.
Ahead of the September 5 neutral‑site opener against Baylor, Auburn’s football staff is navigating open guard spots, a health‑questioned left tackle, and a deep running back group, while defensive depth battles intensify.

From Opelika to the Plains, Malik Autry is set to increase his snap count and make a larger impact for Auburn’s defense in the upcoming season.

EA Sports has unveiled its official ratings for College Football 27, revealing Auburn's statistical strengths and the standout performances of quarterback Byrum Brown and linebacker Xavier Atkins ahead of the game's July 9 launch on PlayStation, Xbox Series X/S and PC.
With only 29% of defensive line snaps returning, Auburn is banking on newcomers like Cody Sigler and Malik Autry to fill the void left by departed starters.