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USA Today
2 days ago
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'You wish you were Georgia Tech.' Atlanta radio host roasts Auburn, Eric Singleton
Losing your team's leading receiver from the last two seasons to the transfer portal will make any fan base salty. So it is easy to see why Georgia Tech fans, or media members covering the program, would question Auburn wide receiver Eric Singleton's decision to transfer away from Georgia Tech after recording 1,468 receiving yards and nine touchdowns over the last two seasons on the Flats. One Atlanta radio show host expressed his confusion about the move on Friday morning, and even took the opportunity to blast Auburn's program. John Michaels, co-host of The Locker Room on 680 the Fan in Atlanta, believes that Auburn's football program is inferior to Georgia Tech's at the moment, and does not understand why Singleton would bolt to the Plains. "Georgia Tech is better than Auburn right now. Auburn fans, you can yell at me all you want; you wish you were Georgia Tech right now. You wish you had Haynes King and Jamal Haynes and some of the other guys," Michaels said Friday. "Auburn could potentially be good, but they are banking on a quarterback in Jackson Arnold, who wasn't very good at Oklahoma, transferring there, and Eric Singleton. I don't get that transfer. I never got that transfer." Singleton was a multi-level threat at Georgia Tech. Outside of hauling in over 1,450 receiving yards, he also logged 241 return yards as a sophomore. His speed and athleticism will be hard to replace at Georgia Tech, but he will be welcomed at Auburn as the Tigers look to take a step forward under year three of the Hugh Freeze era. Singleton will not only mesh with Cam Coleman, Malcolm Simmons, Horatio Fields, and Malcolm Simmons in the wide receiver room, but he will stand alongside Tulane transfer Rayshawn Pleasant in the return game to give Auburn a speed advantage. The season has yet to begin, but expect the concept of "Georgia Tech is better than Auburn" to be examined as the season plays out. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
USA Today
08-08-2025
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- USA Today
Where does CBS Sports rank the Auburn Tigers ahead of 2025 college football season?
Auburn football has the tools to have its best season under head coach Hugh Freeze, but it still has a mountain to climb to reach the top of the college football world. CBS Sports is the latest outlet to give Auburn confidence heading into the 2025 season while still leaving room for improvement. In its preseason ranking of all 136 teams, Auburn checks in at No. 32, being one of 12 SEC teams ranked in CBS' top 40. Auburn's journey to College Football Playoff consideration will be challenging as it will face eight teams in CBS Sports' top 50 during the 2025 season. The Tigers will kick off the season on Friday, Aug. 29, in Waco, Texas, by battling the Baylor Bears in a primetime showdown. The Bears, like Auburn, are just outside of the top-25 by checking in at No. 26. After hosting Ball State and South Alabama in weeks two and three, Auburn will then go on a run of playing four-straight top-30 squads in Oklahoma (No. 24), Texas A&M (No. 18), Georgia (No. 5) and Missouri (No. 28), two of those games will be on the road. The Tigers will then face No. 43 Arkansas on the road before turning its attention to No. 57 Kentucky and No. 47 Vanderbilt as the calendar turns to November. Auburn will then end its 2025 regular season at home against No. 8 Alabama. Auburn will look to improve upon last season's 5-7 record and will rely heavily on its talented offensive stars and defensive players who will create havoc for the opposition. Several players to look for this season will be Eric Singleton and Cam Coleman, who were recently included on the Biletnikoff Award watchlist. Those two, as well as EDGE rusher Keldric Faulk, were also named in Bruce Feldman's "freaks list" ahead of the year. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
USA Today
19-07-2025
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- USA Today
Which Tigers were named to the 2025 preseason All-SEC team?
See which Auburn Tigers earned a place within the preseason All-SEC squad following another successful SEC football media days. Another SEC football media days has passed, meaning that the new college football season is on the horizon. At the conclusion of SEC football media days at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta, Georgia, the media in attendance voted for the top players in the conference, where two Auburn Tigers made the list. Sophomore wide receiver Cam Coleman and junior defensive lineman Keldric Faulk were named to the preseason All-SEC first team, while transfer wide receiver Eric Singleton and placekicker Alex McPherson earned third-team honors. Faulk was one of Auburn's three representatives at SEC football media days this week, making his second appearance at the event. Faulk recorded 45 tackles last season, with 11 being registered for a loss. Not only is he receiving first-round chatter this preseason, but he is also viewed as one of the team's leaders heading into the 2025 season. Faulk shared his thoughts on his role as a leader during Auburn's time at the podium this week. "It means my team has a lot of faith in me and a lot of faith in how I approach the game, how I lead them and just how much energy I bring to each and every person on that team. I make sure that everybody is up to beat, everybody is ready to work, and make sure we have a very productive game because we can't lose not one of them." Coleman recorded 37 catches for 598 yards and eight touchdowns as a true freshman last season and is expected to have another breakout season. He joins fellow rising sophomore Ryan Williams from Alabama on the first team ahead of another competitive season. Eric Singleton earns third team honors thanks to an impressive resume he brings to Auburn from Georgia Tech, where he led the Yellow Jackets in receiving in his first two years on the Flats. To close Auburn's representation, Alex McPherson makes the third team ahead of a bounce back year. Auburn begins the season on Friday, August 29, at Baylor. The season-opener from Waco, Texas, will start at 7 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on FOX. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Taylor on Twitter @TaylorJones__
Yahoo
06-07-2025
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- Yahoo
College Football Analyst Names No. 1 WR Transfer as Someone Who is a Confidence Builder
College Football Analyst Names No. 1 WR Transfer as Someone Who is a Confidence Builder originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Auburn Tigers have the No. 3 transfer class in the SEC, according to On3 Sports this offseason. Advertisement Former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold, former Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets receiver Eric Singleton Jr and former Virginia Tech Hokies offensive tackle Xavier Chaplin highlighted the Tigers' transfer class. On a recent episode of "The Hard Count," JD PicKell called Singleton a confidence builder for Arnold and could help lower turnovers. Singleton was the No. 1 receiver in the On3 Transfer Portal Industry Rankings. He had 1,468 receiving yards and nine touchdowns from 2023-24. PicKell believed a weapon like Singleton could limit the mistakes by winning matchups and making things easier for Arnold. Advertisement Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Eric Singleton Davis-Imagn Images "Having Eric Singleton as a consistent matchup winner, to me, manufactures easy touches," PicKell said. "Easy touches for a quarterback to a playmaker like Singleton, builds confidence, gets him in rhythm. What I just said. Confidence, good things happen, your offense starts to hum." Auburn had a turnover margin of (-9) last season, which ranked 120th in college football. It is no secret that Arnold struggled with turnovers in 2024. He threw three interceptions, but also had nine fumbles with the Oklahoma Sooners last season. The former Oklahoma quarterback was benched three games into the season after struggling in the first half of the Tennessee Volunteers game. Arnold threw one interception and lost two fumbles, resulting in Michael Hawkins Jr. coming on in relief. Advertisement PicKell believed that the key to unlocking Auburn's offensive potential relied heavily on Arnold's ability to stop causing turnovers. The 2025 season is still a few months away, but the recruiting trail is still hot. Unfortunately for Auburn, the recent news has not been good. The Tigers missed out on five-star running back Ezavier Crowell, who committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide. Singleton, Arnold and the Tigers open the 2025 season with the Baylor Bears on August 29. Related: Auburn's Latest Commit Made College Football History This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
05-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Paul Finebaum Names Major College Football Coach Whose Record is 'Terrible'
Paul Finebaum Names Major College Football Coach Whose Record is 'Terrible' originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Several college football coaches are feeling the pressure as they approach the 2025 season, following disappointing performances last year. Advertisement The Auburn Tigers, under the leadership of head coach Hugh Freeze, are among those facing scrutiny. Freeze is entering his third season as head coach, but his first two years resulted in back-to-back losing records and no bowl game appearance last season. This marks four consecutive losing seasons for Auburn and five straight seasons with six or fewer wins. On "The Paul Finebaum Show," the SEC Network analyst discussed the level of pressure Freeze is facing as the new season approaches. Auburn Tigers head coach Hugh Freeze.© Dale Zanine-Imagn Images "He's recruited well," Finebaum said. "I see a lot of Auburn fans when I'm in Alabama, and they're behind him. They like him. So, I say all of that in juxtaposition to his record. His record is terrible. He doesn't help himself sometimes. He doesn't need to get to the playoffs, but he needs to show this is now a legitimate program." Advertisement There is reason for optimism that Auburn is re-establishing itself as a legitimate program. The Tigers finished with the No. 8-ranked transfer portal class, making several key additions, including quarterback Jackson Arnold from Oklahoma and wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. from Georgia Tech. Arnold, a former five-star prospect, was a first-year starter last season at Oklahoma. His season was challenging, as the Sooners were missing their top five wide receivers for much of the year and dealt with a banged-up offensive line. He concluded the season with 1,421 passing yards, 12 touchdowns and three interceptions over 10 games. Singleton Jr. had an impressive season at Georgia Tech, finishing with 754 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He was also ranked among the top five players in the transfer portal. As Finebaum mentioned, Freeze has recruited well also in the high school ranks. He's pulled off back-to-back top 10 classes. For comparison, Auburn had one top 10 class in the five seasons before Freeze arrived. Advertisement Auburn is set to open the season at 8 p.m. ET on Aug. 29, facing the Baylor Bears on the road. Related: Paul Finebaum Reveals SEC Powerhouse that Could be 'Fragile at Times' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
