Auburn
Morning News
Tuesday, October 21st, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 21st of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Smith Lake Jake, a loved groundhog known for his Groundhog Day forecasts, appears briefly in the movie Bad Man with Seann William Scott. The film was released on Sept. 5 and was filmed in Alabama—Jake wears a houndstooth hat in his short cameo. AL.com
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lee County will resume county-provided bulk trash pickup for residents aged 72 and older and for disabled residents—this change comes months after the service was ended to favor public dumpsters. Opelika-Auburn News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Head Coach Hugh Freeze remains at Auburn as the team sits at a three to four record after four straight losses this season. Critics note that despite strong recruiting—evidenced by back-to-back top 10 signing classes—his overall record of 14 to 18 and a potential 15.4 million-dollar buyout have many questioning his future ahead of the upcoming game against Arkansas. AL.com
- ➤ Defensive lineman Corey Howard flipped his commitment from Georgia to Alabama after posting on social media from Tuscaloosa following the Crimson Tide’s 37-20 win over Tennessee — making him one of 23 players in the 2026 recruiting class ranked No. 3 nationally. He had been committed to Georgia since June before his switch. AL.com
- ➤ AL.com invites Alabama football fans to vote for the best 7A running back in 2025 — the poll will close on November 9 at 11:59 p.m. Central and the top players will be featured in a fans’ all-star team. AL.com
- ➤ After a fourth straight loss on Saturday, Auburn football said starting center Connor Lew is out for the season due to a torn ACL from the Missouri game—he had started for three years and was seen as a top NFL pick. True freshman center Kail Ellis, who played in that game, will start his first college match when Auburn faces Arkansas at 11:45 a.m. on the SEC Network this Saturday—marking his debut on the field. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn will face Arkansas in Fayetteville in an SEC matchup as the Tigers look to break a four-game losing streak while the Razorbacks, now 2-5 in the season, struggle for a conference win. Arkansas, led by interim coach Bobby Petrino, has a top national offense—yet its weak defense might let Auburn find its spark in the game. AL.com
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Banana Ball Championship League: Savannah Bananas vs. Auburn Tigers
7 PM – 12 AM — Plainsman Park — Tickets available — Experience the excitement of the Savannah Bananas facing off against the Auburn Tigers in a fun-filled atmosphere.
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VMware vSphere 8.0 Skill Up Training
Oct 27-31 — Genesis Allied Health Services — $2400 — Enhance your VMware skills with expert-led training in a hands-on environment.
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Beat Bama Run Fest 5K and 1 Mile
2-4:30 p.m. — Cater Lawn — Entry fee applies — Participate in a colorful run to support the Food Bank of East Alabama while having fun.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux Systems Admin I Training
5 days — Auburn Engineering Online — $2250 — Elevate your IT skills with comprehensive training in Linux system administration.
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Bruce Hornsby Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter showcase his timeless hits in a vibrant performance.
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Joan Osborne and Lisa Loeb Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate an evening of music with Grammy-nominated artists Joan Osborne and Lisa Loeb.
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Campus Nights Featuring Josiah Queen and Hulvey
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Neville Arena — Cost info unavailable — Experience the rise of hip hop artist Hulvey and enjoy an engaging night of music.
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Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
6-7:30 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check with venue for ticket prices — Witness an exciting collegiate basketball matchup in Auburn.
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