Former Auburn Tigers head coach Gene Chizik had two notable sticking points ahead of the matchup with Texas A&M

With the expanded slate, each SEC loss carries more weight in College Football Playoff positioning. Starting in 2025, the CFP selection committee will use a new "record strength" metric that emphasizes performance against tough schedules, giving teams extra credit for beating quality opponents while softening the impact of losses to top programs.

Auburn basketball freshman guard Simon Walker injured his right foot last week and underwent surgery, the program announced.

The Aggies' head coach had high praise for Auburn's offensive line ahead of Saturday's matchup in College Station.

Johni Broome starts his first NBA training camp on Saturday, but the former Auburn All-American already has been working to be ready for his rookie season, including matching up with former NBA MVP Joel Embiid at voluntary offseason workouts with the Philadelphia 76ers.

This is Steven Pearl's first head coaching job, an opportunity Auburn athletic director John Cohen said "has been earned."

With Horatio Fields set to miss the rest of 2025 with a broken foot, Auburn is turning to a former five-star in his place.

The Texas Longhorns are resting up for their SEC opener at Florida Oct. 4 but the Texas A&M Aggies are seeking a solid start to conference in a home game against the Auburn Tigers Saturday.