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1 Recruiting  



1.1  Position key  





1.2  Recruits  







2 Spring game  





3 Preseason  



3.1  Award watch lists  





3.2  SEC media poll  





3.3  Preseason All-SEC teams  







4 Schedule  





5 Game summaries  



5.1  Vs. No. 6 Washington  





5.2  Alabama State  





5.3  No. 12 LSU  





5.4  Arkansas  





5.5  Southern Miss  





5.6  At Mississippi State  





5.7  Tennessee  





5.8  At Ole Miss  





5.9  No. 25 Texas A&M  





5.10  At No. 5 Georgia  





5.11  Liberty  





5.12  At No. 1 Alabama  





5.13  Vs. Purdue  







6 Rankings  





7 Players drafted into the NFL  





8 References  














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2018 Auburn Tigers football

Music City Bowl champion

Music City Bowl, W 63–14 vs. Purdue

ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Record8–5 (3–5 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorChip Lindsey (2nd season)
Co-offensive coordinatorKodi Burns (3rd season)
Defensive coordinatorKevin Steele (3rd season)
Home stadiumJordan–Hare Stadium
Seasons
← 2017
2019 →
2018 Southeastern Conference football standings
  • t
  • e
  • Conf Overall
    Team   W   L     W   L  
    East Division
    No.Georgiax   7 1     11 3  
    No.12Kentucky   5 3     10 3  
    No.Florida   5 3     10 3  
    South Carolina   4 4     7 6  
    Missouri   4 4     8 5  
    Vanderbilt   3 5     6 7  
    Tennessee   2 6     5 7  
    West Division
    No.2Alabama x$^   8 0     14 1  
    No.16Texas A&M   5 3     9 4  
    No.6LSU   5 3     10 3  
    Mississippi State*   4 4     8 5  
    Auburn   3 5     8 5  
    Ole Miss   1 7     5 7  
    Arkansas   0 8     2 10  
    Championship: Alabama 35, Georgia 28
    • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • * Mississippi State vacated four conference and eight total wins due to NCAA violations.[1]
  • Rankings from AP Poll

    The 2018 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2018 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare StadiuminAuburn, Alabama and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by sixth-year head coach Gus Malzahn. The Tigers finished the season 8–5, 3–5 in SEC play to finish 5th in the West Division. They were invited to the Music City Bowl, where they defeated Purdue.

    Recruiting

    [edit]

    Position key

    [edit]
    Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
    Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
    Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
    Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
    Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
    Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

    Recruits

    [edit]

    The Tigers signed a total of 24 recruits.

    UScollege sports recruiting information for 2018 recruits
    Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
    Joey Gatewood
    QB
    Jacksonville, Florida Bartram Trail High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 232 lb (105 kg) Dec 5, 2015 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Shaun Shivers
    RB
    Hollywood, Florida Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 174 lb (79 kg) Oct 26, 2016 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Jalil Irvin
    OG
    Stone Mountain, Georgia Stephenson High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 296 lb (134 kg) Mar 8, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Kameron Stutts
    OG
    Killen, Alabama Brooks High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 329 lb (149 kg) Apr 8, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Kolbi Fuqua
    WR
    Cordova, Alabama Cordova High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 210 lb (95 kg) Apr 8, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Daquan Newkirk
    DE
    Windermere, Florida Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 282 lb (128 kg) Jun 1, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Shedrick Jackson
    WR
    Birmingham, Alabama Hoover High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Jun 26, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Quindarious Monday
    S
    Atlanta, Georgia Carver High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Jul 11, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Josh Marsh
    LB
    Decatur, Alabama Decatur High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 216 lb (98 kg) Jul 21, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Michael Harris
    LB
    Tucker, Georgia Tucker High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 213 lb (97 kg) Jul 24, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Jamien Sherwood
    S
    Jensen Beach, Florida Jensen Beach High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Jul 25, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Matthew Hill
    WR
    Snellville, Georgia Brookwood High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Aug 17, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Asa Martin
    RB
    Decatur, Alabama Austin High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 193 lb (88 kg) Aug 24, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Coynis Miller
    DT
    Birmingham, Alabama Jackson-Olin High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 290 lb (130 kg) Oct 14, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Christian Tutt
    CB
    Thomson, Georgia Thomson High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 184 lb (83 kg) Nov 14, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Seth Williams
    WR
    Cottondale, Alabama Paul W. Bryant High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 212 lb (96 kg) Nov 23, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Richard Jibunor
    LB
    Athens, Georgia Athens Christian School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 206 lb (93 kg) Nov 23, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Zakoby McClain
    LB
    Valdosta, Georgia Valdosta High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Nov 28, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Arryn Siposs
    P
    Melbourne, Australia Prokick Australia 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 198 lb (90 kg) Dec 12, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Kayode Oladele
    DE
    Miami, Florida Champagnat Catholic School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Dec 17, 2017 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Anthony Schwartz
    WR
    Plantation, Florida American Heritage School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 172 lb (78 kg) Jan 4, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Harold Joiner
    RB
    Mountain Brook, Alabama Mountain Brook High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 218 lb (99 kg) Jan 14, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars
    Roger McCreary
    DB
    Mobile, Alabama Williamson High School 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 178 lb (81 kg) Jan 24, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Caleb Johnson
    LB
    Columbus, Georgia Northside High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 245 lb (111 kg) Feb 7, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars
    Overall recruiting rankings:
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.
  • Sources:

    • "Auburn Football Commitments". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 18, 2018.
    • "2018 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved February 18, 2018.

    Spring game

    [edit]

    The A-Day spring game was held on Saturday, April 7. Bad weather led to the lowest attendance for A-Day in the Gus Malzahn era as head coach, as only 28,033 showed up. The game was dominated by defense, and only 28 total points were scored between the two teams. Many starters did not play or did not see significant time on the field due to the amount of injuries Auburn had already suffered during the spring. For their performances, C.J. Tolbert was named Offensive MVP, Nick Coe was named Defensive MVP, and Anders Carlson was named Special Teams MVP.

    2018 Auburn A-Day Game

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Blue 3 0 0710
    Orange 2 13 0318

    atJordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Preseason

    [edit]

    Award watch lists

    [edit]

    Listed in the order that they were released

    Award Player Position Year
    Lott Trophy[2] Deshaun Davis LB SR
    Chuck Bednarik Award[3] Javaris Davis CB JR
    Dontavius Russell DT SR
    Maxwell Award[4] Jarrett Stidham QB JR
    Davey O'Brien Award[5] Jarrett Stidham QB JR
    Fred Biletnikoff Award[6] Ryan Davis WR SR
    Butkus Award[7] Deshaun Davis LB SR
    Bronko Nagurski Trophy[8] Derrick Brown DL JR
    Marlon Davidson DL JR
    Outland Trophy[9] Derrick Brown DL JR
    Wuerffel Trophy[10] Derrick Brown DL JR
    Walter Camp Award[11] Jarrett Stidham QB JR
    Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award[12] Jarrett Stidham QB JR
    Manning Award[13] Jarrett Stidham QB JR
    Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[14] Jarrett Stidham QB JR

    SEC media poll

    [edit]

    The SEC media poll was released on July 20, 2018 with the Tigers predicted to finish in second place in the West Division.[15]

    Media poll (West)
    Predicted finish Team Votes (1st place)
    1 Alabama 1,971 (263)
    2 Auburn 1,664 (19)
    3 Mississippi State 1,239 (2)
    4 Texas A&M 1,091
    5 LSU 1,025
    6 Ole Miss 578
    7 Arkansas 412

    Preseason All-SEC teams

    [edit]

    The Tigers had nine players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.

    Schedule

    [edit]
    DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
    September 12:30 p.m.vs. No. 6Washington*No. 9
  • Atlanta, GA (Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game)
  • ABCW 21–1670,103
    September 86:30 p.m.Alabama State*No. 7
  • Auburn, AL
  • SECNW 63–984,806
    September 152:30 p.m.No. 12LSUNo. 7
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL (rivalry)
  • CBSL 21–2286,787
    September 226:30 p.m.ArkansasNo. 11
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL
  • SECNW 34–384,188
    September 293:00 p.m.Southern Miss*daggerNo. 10
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL
  • SECNW 24–1383,792
    October 66:30 p.m.atMississippi StateNo. 8
  • Starkville, MS
  • ESPN2L 9–2360,635
    October 1311:00 a.m.TennesseeNo. 21
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL (rivalry, SEC Nation)
  • SECNL 24–3084,589
    October 2011:00 a.m.atOle Miss
  • Oxford, MS (rivalry)
  • ESPNW 31–1656,885
    November 311:00 a.m.No. 20Texas A&M
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL
  • ESPNW 28–2485,945
    November 106:00 p.m.at No. 5GeorgiaNo. 24
  • Athens, GA (Deep South's Oldest Rivalry)
  • ESPNL 10–2792,746
    November 173:00 p.m.Liberty*
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL
  • SECNW 53–081,129
    November 242:30 p.m.at No. 1Alabama
  • Tuscaloosa, AL (Iron Bowl, SEC Nation)
  • CBSL 21–52101,821
    December 2812:30 p.m.vs. Purdue*
  • Nashville, TN (Music City Bowl)
  • ESPNW 63–1459,024
    • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 5 released prior to game
  • All times are in Central time
  • [16]

    Game summaries

    [edit]

    Vs. No. 6 Washington

    [edit]

    2018 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game
    No. 6 Washington Huskies vs. No. 9 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 6 Washington 3 10 0316
    No. 9 Auburn 9 6 0621

    atMercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, Georgia

    Game information

    Alabama State

    [edit]

    Alabama State Hornets at No. 7 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Alabama State 0 2 709
    No. 7 Auburn 21 21 71463

    atJordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    No. 12 LSU

    [edit]

    No. 12 LSU Tigers at No. 7 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 12 LSU 7 3 3922
    No. 7 Auburn 0 14 7021

    atJordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    Arkansas

    [edit]

    Arkansas Razorbacks at No. 9 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Arkansas 0 0 303
    No. 9 Auburn 10 7 71034

    atJordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    Southern Miss

    [edit]

    Southern Miss Golden Eagles at No. 10 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Southern Miss 0 3 3713
    No. 10 Auburn 7 7 7324

    atJordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    At Mississippi State

    [edit]

    No. 8 Auburn Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 8 Auburn 3 0 339
    Mississippi State 3 10 3723

    atDavis Wade StadiumStarkville, Mississippi

    Game information

    Tennessee

    [edit]

    Tennessee Volunteers at No. 21 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Tennessee 3 10 14330
    No. 21 Auburn 10 7 0724

    atJordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    At Ole Miss

    [edit]

    Auburn Tigers at Ole Miss Rebels – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Auburn 7 3 21031
    Ole Miss 3 3 3716

    atVaught-Hemmingway StadiumOxford, Mississippi

    Game information

    No. 25 Texas A&M

    [edit]

    No. 25 Texas A&M Aggies at Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 25 Texas A&M 3 14 7024
    Auburn 7 7 01428

    atJordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    At No. 5 Georgia

    [edit]

    Auburn Tigers at No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Auburn 7 3 0010
    No. 5 Georgia 3 17 0727

    atSanford StadiumAthens, Georgia

    Game information

    Liberty

    [edit]

    Liberty Flames at Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Liberty 0 0 000
    Auburn 15 17 21053

    atJordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    At No. 1 Alabama

    [edit]

    Auburn Tigers at No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Auburn 7 7 7021
    No. 1 Alabama 7 10 211452

    atBryant-Denny StadiumTuscaloosa, Alabama

    Game information

    Vs. Purdue

    [edit]

    2018 Music City Bowl
    Purdue Boilermakers vs. Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Purdue 7 0 7014
    Auburn 28 28 7063

    atNissan StadiumNashville, Tennessee

    Rankings

    [edit]
    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
    — = Not ranked RV = Received votes
    Week
    PollPre1234567891011121314Final
    AP977910821RVRVRVRVRVRV
    Coaches10771110921RVRVRVRVRVRVRV
    CFPNot released24Not released

    Players drafted into the NFL

    [edit]
    Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
    3 94 Jamel Dean CB Tampa Bay Buccaneers
    4 133 Jarrett Stidham QB New England Patriots
    5 171 Darius Slayton WR New York Giants
    6 210 Deshaun Davis LB Cincinnati Bengals
    7 233 Chandler Cox FB Miami Dolphins
    7 235 Dontavius Russell DT Jacksonville Jaguars

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ Journal, Logan Lowery Daily. "MSU fires Moorhead after two seasons". Daily Journal. All eight of Moorhead's victories in 2018 had to be vacated after 10 football players were reprimanded by the NCAA for academic misconduct involving a former part-time tutor and an online chemistry class.
  • ^ "2018 Watch List | Lott IMPACT Trophy | Honoring College Football's Defensive Best". lottimpacttrophy.org. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  • ^ "2018 Bednarik Award Watch List - Maxwell Football Club". Maxwell Football Club. July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  • ^ "2018 Maxwell Award Watch List". July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 16, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  • ^ "Davey O'Brien Award Watch List includes 26 players". July 17, 2018. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 17, 2018.
  • ^ "2018 Biletnikoff Award Watch List". July 19, 2018. Retrieved July 19, 2018.
  • ^ "Butkus Award - 2018 Collegiate Watchlist". The Butkus Award. July 23, 2018. Archived from the original on August 18, 2008. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
  • ^ "2018 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Preseason Watch List". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  • ^ "22018 OUTLAND TROPHY WATCH LIST UNVEILED". July 24, 2018. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
  • ^ "Wuerffel Trophy Unveils 2018 Watch List". July 26, 2018. Archived from the original on July 26, 2018. Retrieved July 26, 2018.
  • ^ Carbone, Al (July 27, 2018). "Walter Camp Football Foundation Announces 2018 Player of the Year Preseason "Watch List"". Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  • ^ "Watch List for 2018 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award ® Presented by A. O. Smith Announced". August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  • ^ "Manning Award: See which quarterbacks made the preseason watch list for 2018". August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  • ^ "2018 Nominations The Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award" (PDF). August 16, 2018. Retrieved August 17, 2018.
  • ^ "Media predicts Alabama to win 2018 SEC Championship".
  • ^ "2018 Auburn Tigers Football Schedule". FB Schedules. Retrieved January 6, 2018.

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