Good morning, Auburn.

Auburn and Alabama students launched the annual Beat 'Bama Food Drive last week to help local food banks prepare for the holiday season.

The drive will host a 5K and 1-mile fun run on Nov. 1 (raising funds for families in need) to support food security.

New York Times bestselling author Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney spoke at Well Red: Second Story on Tuesday evening about her novel Lake Effect, sharing her writing insights with 40 to 50 Auburn writers, faculty, and students (attendees later enjoyed a book signing session).

Auburn native Ken Thomas has come full circle as he returns to lead the Southern Union State Community College choir — drawing on decades of teaching and international performances.

He will hold a Christmas concert in Opelika on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. and perform at Carnegie Hall in May.

Senior forward Thomas Dowd transferred from Troy to join Auburn men’s basketball, where he posted 14.4 points and 10.1 rebounds per game last season; the Dothan native will use his experience to boost the frontcourt in the SEC.

During Auburn's last three games, Derrick Nix called the plays that helped the team post yardages, which led Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer to hire him as receivers coach after JaMarcus Shephard left.

DeBoer praised Nix for his low ego (traits that are expected to boost the team's play).

New Auburn center Narcisse Ngoy has been ruled eligible by the NCAA after Pro Day at Neville Arena on Thursday.

The 7-foot, 280-pound player starred in France last season and is expected to boost the Tigers’ frontcourt in the upcoming season.

Coach Alex Golesh said he is proud of his team’s progress during their first five games as players work on building a new culture and improving on-field communication.

He acknowledged mixed results so far but confirmed that the foundation for future success is being laid.

Former Auburn nose guard Benji Roland was named to the SEC Football Legends class and will be honored during the SEC Weekend of Champions on Dec.

4–5 in Atlanta, reflecting his role in leading Auburn to championships in 1987 and 1988.

Nick Saban appears in an ESPN documentary that debuted Thursday night and revisits his infamous 2007 loss to ULM at Bryant-Denny Stadium.

He expressed regret over his team’s poor defense and the controversial remarks he made before the Auburn game.