Auburn RB JaTarvious Whitlow out 4-6 weeks with knee injury

October 9, 2019 GMT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn starting tailback JaTarvious Whitlow sustained a knee injury in the Tigers' loss to Florida.

Tigers coach Gus Malzahn says Whitlow had a procedure on Tuesday and...

Auburn puts up over 500 yards of offense, routs Liberty 53-0

By NATHAN KINGNovember 18, 2018 GMT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — It was Senior Day inside Jordan-Hare Stadium, but it wasn't just the graduating Tigers dominating in Auburn's home finale.

Seth Williams caught five passes for 109 yards and a touchdown, Kam Martin ran for 116 yards and Auburn's defense pitched a shutout in a 53-0 victory over Liberty on Saturday.

Auburn (7-4) held a pass-happy Liberty (4-6) offense in check, recording its first FBS shutout in 10 years (34-0 win over Louisiana Monroe in 2008).

Auburn’s biggest concern: The running game of all things

By JOHN ZENOROctober 4, 2018 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — The Auburn Tigers can usually be counted on for a strong running game with tailbacks routinely churning out 1,000-yard seasons and 100-yard games.

Now, an unproductive ground game is the biggest concern for Gus Malzahn and the eighth-ranked Tigers going into Saturday night's game at Mississippi State.

It's even more of a pressing issue with leading rusher JaTarvious Whitlow and two starting offensive linemen battling injuries.

No. 7 Auburn’s new-look ground game a work in progress

By JOHN ZENORSeptember 4, 2018 GMT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn's running game is unsurprisingly a work in progress.

With a new tailback and an overhauled offensive line, the seventh-ranked Tigers still managed an opening, 21-16 win over No. 9 Washington despite struggles running the ball.

Auburn signee Asa Martin named Alabama’s Mr. Football

January 30, 2018 GMT

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Writethru

Auburn signee Asa Martin is already following in the footsteps of predecessor Kerryon Johnson in one regard.

Like Johnson, Martin was named Alabama's Mr. Football. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound running back, who graduated in December and has already enrolled at Auburn, was honored Tuesday by the Alabama Sports Writers Association at a luncheon put on by the Alabama High School Athletic Directors and Coaches Association.

Auburn tailback Martin ends difficult week with career game

By JOHN ZENORSeptember 3, 2017 GMT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Kam Martin couldn't hold back the tears at least once during a trying week. Sleep was terribly hard to come by, too.

The tailback for No. 12 Auburn had to sweat out a week where his parents and little sister were stuck in their Port Arthur, Texas home, with no power and diminishing supplies. Martin's aunt, Sarah Henry, died because she had no way to get to her regular dialysis appointments.

Auburn tailback Kerryon Johnson leaves with leg injury

September 3, 2017 GMT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn tailback Kerryon Johnson left against Georgia Southern with an apparent hamstring injury.

Johnson pulled up 34 yards into what appeared a sure touchdown run in the second quarter Saturday night. He went down to the ground and then limped off the field, favoring his right leg.

Auburn's radio announcers reported it was a hamstring injury and said he wouldn't return in the game.

No. 21 Auburn runs over No. 17 Arkansas, 56-3

By CHARLES ODUMOctober 23, 2016 GMT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — From the first snap, Auburn's running game couldn't be stopped.

The result was an unexpected rout that made the Tigers look like SEC contenders and left Arkansas coach Bret Bielema searching for answers.

Eli Stove broke free for a 78-yard touchdown run on Auburn's first play, giving the No. 21 Tigers momentum they never lost in a dominant 56-3 victory over No. 17 Arkansas on Saturday night.

Auburn dismisses top running back Jovon Robinson from team

By JOHN ZENORAugust 4, 2016 GMT

AUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn's depleted backfield took another blow when coach Gus Malzahn dismissed top running back Jovon Robinson from the team.

Malzahn said he kicked off Robinson, the team's top returning rusher, on Wednesday before the Tigers' first practice of preseason camp.

"He did not meet my standards or expectations of what it takes to be an Auburn Tiger football player," the coach said. "We're going to have zero distractions on this team this year. I've...