Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
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Auburn’s defense struggled during preseason scrimmages as coach Alex Golesh cited poor tackling and errors in practices last week.
Defensive coordinator DJ Durkin has driven intensive drills — aiming to turn the season around.
Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins was named to the AP preseason All-America team after recording 84 tackles & 9 sacks last season; he is the only current Tiger honored this season and the first All-American linebacker since 2003.
Auburn football outlook for 2026 shows head coach Alex Golesh may lead the team to bowl eligibility with a win over a ranked opponent + narrow losses might instead leave them finishing 5-7.
Auburn football sold 83,043 season tickets and set a record for the third straight year.
Home games are nearly sold out + single-game tickets remain available ahead of the home opener on Sept. 12.
Jared Smith, a defensive end entering his sophomore season, is set to start on one of Auburn's edges after limited action as a rotational player last year.
He recorded (4 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and a forced fumble) and showed growth during practice.
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