Auburn
Morning News
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Auburn. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Auburn football coach Alex Golesh met with his quarterbacks and said he will decide which players want to stay on the team once he completes evaluations—he expects to have clarity within the next week and a half. The coach aims to build his system around the players ready to develop and contribute to the offense. AL.com
- ➤ After winning the Iron Bowl on Monday, Alabama seniors Tim Keenan and Deontae Lawson finished 5-0 against Auburn and kept their team’s College Football Playoff hopes alive. Keenan said the win against his 'little bro' marked a memorable moment in his college career. AL.com
- ➤ Six SEC programs have changed head coaches this season, setting a new post-war record. Auburn fired Freeze on November 2 — hiring South Florida's Alex Golesh on December 1, while Kentucky, Arkansas, Florida, LSU and Ole Miss also made coaching changes after losses. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn basketball returned from the Players Era Festival in Las Vegas with a 2-1 record and moved up to No. 20 in the AP poll after wins over Oregon and St. John’s. The Tigers will host NC State in the SEC/ACC challenge — they will then face No. 2 Arizona on Saturday night. AL.com
- ➤ Alex Golesh explained at his press conference that he is finalizing plans for Auburn’s defensive coordinator role and expects a decision within the next 24—48 hours. The coach noted that the defense allowed 20.1 points per game in 11 contests, underscoring its strong performance this season. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn's new head football coach Alex Golesh answered a press conference question about golf by saying he prefers football and is terrible at the sport — noting that his wife and children enjoy playing. His remark helped shift focus from the previous coach’s heavy golfing reputation — providing a refreshing change for local fans. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn football lost its second 2026 recruiting commitment when 4-star quarterback Peyton Falzone decommitted after new head coach Alex Golesh was hired—minutes later, offensive lineman Nikau Hepi also withdrew, leaving the Tigers with ten prospects. This update follows a recent shakeup in the team’s recruiting class. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn head coach Alex Golesh said he is stepping up recruiting in a 250-mile radius as National Signing Day nears after safety Bralan Womack decommitted. Golesh plans to meet current players & secure additional commitments to boost the Tigers' recruiting class. AL.com
- ➤ Auburn lost one of its top recruits when five-star safety Bralan Womack announced on Monday that he would join Mississippi State instead — leaving the Tigers with 12 commitments in their 2026 class. New head coach Alex Golesh is working quickly to rebuild the defensive staff with signing day less than 48 hours away. AL.com
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ACC/SEC Challenge: NC State at Auburn Basketball
8:00-9:45 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check website for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting college basketball matchup featuring the NC State Wolfpack against the Auburn Tigers.
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Alcorn State Braves at Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
6-7:30 p.m. — Neville Arena — Cost info not provided — Witness an exciting collegiate women's basketball matchup between the Alcorn State Braves and Auburn Tigers.
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Jackson State Tigerettes vs. Auburn Tigers Women's Basketball
1-2:30 p.m. — Neville Arena — Check the latest matchup in women's college basketball as the Auburn Tigers take on the Jackson State Tigerettes.
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