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1 Offseason  



1.1  Position key  





1.2  Offseason departures  





1.3  Recruits  





1.4  Returning starters  







2 Spring game  





3 Preseason  



3.1  Award watch lists  





3.2  SEC media poll  





3.3  Preseason All-SEC teams  







4 Schedule  





5 Personnel  



5.1  Coaching staff  







6 Game summaries  



6.1  Vs. Oregon  





6.2  Tulane  





6.3  Kent State  





6.4  At Texas A&M  





6.5  Mississippi State  





6.6  At Florida  





6.7  At Arkansas  





6.8  At LSU  





6.9  Ole Miss  





6.10  Georgia  





6.11  Samford  





6.12  Alabama  





6.13  Vs. Minnesota  







7 Rankings  





8 Awards and honors  





9 Players drafted into the NFL  





10 References  














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2019 Auburn Tigers football

Outback Bowl, L 24–31 vs. Minnesota

ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 14
APNo. 14
Record9–4 (5–3 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKenny Dillingham (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorKodi Burns (4th season)
Defensive coordinatorKevin Steele (4th season)
Home stadiumJordan–Hare Stadium

Uniform

Seasons
← 2018
2020 →
2019 Southeastern Conference football standings
  • t
  • e
  • Conf Overall
    Team   W   L     W   L  
    East Division
    No.4Georgiax   7 1     12 2  
    No.6Florida   6 2     11 2  
    Tennessee   5 3     8 5  
    Kentucky   3 5     8 5  
    Missouri *   3 5     6 6  
    South Carolina   3 5     4 8  
    Vanderbilt   1 7     3 9  
    West Division
    No.1LSU x$#^   8 0     15 0  
    No.8Alabama   6 2     11 2  
    No.14Auburn   5 3     9 4  
    Texas A&M   4 4     8 5  
    Mississippi State   3 5     6 7  
    Ole Miss   2 6     4 8  
    Arkansas   0 8     2 10  
    Championship: LSU 37, Georgia 10
    • # – College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ – College Football Playoff participant
  • $ – Conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • * – ineligible for postseason due to NCAA sanctions
  • Rankings from AP Poll

    The 2019 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2019 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 seventh-year head coach Gus Malzahn.

    Offseason[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

    Offseason departures[edit]

    Three Auburn players with remaining eligibility declared early for the 2019 NFL Draft. In addition, 17 seniors from the 2018 team graduated.

    Recruits[edit]

    The Tigers signed a total of 21 recruits.

    UScollege sports recruiting information for 2019 recruits
    Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
    Bo Nix
    QB
    Pinson, Alabama Pinson Valley High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jan 10, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
    Jaylin Simpson
    DB
    Saint Simons Island, Georgia Frederica Academy 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Apr 30, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
    Owen Pappoe
    LB
    Loganville, Georgia Grayson High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 202 lb (92 kg) May 1, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 91
    Tyler Fromm
    TE
    Warner Robins, Georgia Warner Robins High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) May 5, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
    Luke Deal
    TE
    Greenwood, South Carolina Emerald High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) May 28, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
    Ja'Varrius Johnson
    WR
    Trussville, Alabama Hewitt-Trussville High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 156 lb (71 kg) Jun 8, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
    Jaren Handy
    DL
    Hattiesburg, Mississippi Hattiesburg High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 262 lb (119 kg) Jun 18, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
    Jashawn Sheffield
    WR
    Saint Simons Island, Georgia Frederica Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jun 23, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
    Justin Osborne
    OL
    Flower Mound, Texas Marcus High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Jun 24, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
    Keiondre Jones
    OL
    Hogansville, Georgia Callaway High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 340 lb (150 kg) Jul 14, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 85
    Colby Wooden
    DB/DE
    Lawrenceville, Georgia Archer High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 231 lb (105 kg) Aug 16, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
    Zion Puckett
    DB
    Griffin, Georgia Spalding High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Aug 17, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
    Cam'Ron Kelly
    S
    Chesapeake, Virginia Oscar Smith High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Aug 22, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
    Nehemiah Pritchett
    S
    Jackson, Alabama Jackson High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Nov 7, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
    DJ Williams
    RB
    Sebring, Florida Sebring High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Dec 19, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
    Derick Hall
    LB
    Gulfport, Mississippi Gulfport High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 222 lb (101 kg) Dec 19, 2018 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
    Kameron Brown
    LB
    Sugar Hill, Georgia Lanier High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jan 22, 2019 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 70
    Kamaar Bell
    OL
    Moultrie, Georgia Colquitt County High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 317 lb (144 kg) Feb 6, 2019 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
    Mark-Antony Richards
    RB
    Palm Beach, Florida Wellington High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 187 lb (85 kg) Feb 6, 2019 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
    Charles Moore
    DE
    Louisville, Mississippi Louisville High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Feb 6, 2019 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
    Octavius Brothers Jr.
    LB
    Rockledge, Florida Rockledge High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 228 lb (103 kg) Feb 6, 2019 
    Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
    Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 13  247Sports: 11  ESPN: 12
  • 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:

    • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
    • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
    • "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
    • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.

    Returning starters[edit]

    Spring game[edit]

    The A-Day spring game was held on Saturday, April 13. The Orange Team (first team) defeated the Blue Team (second team) 28–10. Both quarterbacks competing for the starting position, Bo Nix and Joey Gatewood, had strong performances. Wide receiver Seth Williams was named Offensive MVP, Derrick Brown was named Defensive MVP, and Anders Carlson was named Special Teams MVP.

    2019 Auburn A-Day Game

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Orange 7 21 0028
    Blue 10 0 0010

    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] Derrick Brown DT SR
    Bednarik Award[3] Derrick Brown DT SR
    Doak Walker Award[4] Kam Martin RB SR
    Rimington Trophy[5] Kaleb Kim C SR
    Outland Trophy[6] Derrick Brown DT SR
    Prince Tega Wanogho DT SR
    Bronko Nagurski Trophy[7] Derrick Brown DT SR
    Nick Coe LB JR
    Dodd Trophy[8] Gus Malzahn HC --
    Paul Hornung Award[9] Noah Igbinoghene CB SO
    Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[10] Kam Martin RB SR
    Ted Hendricks Award[11] Nick Coe LB JR
    Marlon Davidson DE SR

    SEC media poll[edit]

    The SEC media poll was released on July 19, 2019, with the Tigers predicted to finish in fourth place in the West Division.[12]

    Preseason All-SEC teams[edit]

    The Tigers had eight players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.[13]

    Schedule[edit]

    DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
    August 316:30 p.m.vs. No. 11Oregon*No. 16
  • Arlington, TX (Advocare Classic / College GameDay)
  • ABCW 27–2160,662
    September 76:30 p.m.Tulane*No. 10
  • Auburn, AL (rivalry)
  • ESPN2W 24–685,317
    September 146:00 p.m.Kent State*daggerNo. 8
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL
  • ESPN2W 55–1684,542
    September 212:30 p.m.at No. 17Texas A&MNo. 8
  • College Station, TX (SEC Nation)
  • CBSW 28–20101,681
    September 286:00 p.m.Mississippi StateNo. 7
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL (SEC Nation)
  • ESPNW 56–2387,451
    October 52:30 p.m.at No. 10FloridaNo. 7
  • Gainesville, FL (rivalry / College GameDay)
  • CBSL 13–2490,584
    October 1911:00 a.m.atArkansasNo. 11
  • Fayetteville, AR
  • SECNW 51–1054,619
    October 262:30 p.m.at No. 2LSUNo. 9
  • Baton Rouge, LA (Tiger Bowl / SEC Nation)
  • CBSL 20–23102,160
    November 26:00 p.m.Ole MissNo. 11
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL (rivalry)
  • ESPNW 20–1487,457
    November 162:30 p.m.No. 4GeorgiaNo. 12
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL (Deep South's Oldest Rivalry)
  • CBSL 14–2187,451
    November 2311:00 a.m.Samford*No. 15
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL
  • SECNW 52–080,692
    November 302:30 p.m.No. 5AlabamaNo. 15
    • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL (Iron Bowl / SEC Nation)
  • CBSW 48–4587,451
    January 1, 202012:00 p.m.vs. No. 18Minnesota*No. 12
  • Tampa, FL (Outback Bowl)
  • ESPNL 24–3145,652
    • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll and CFP Rankings after November 5 released prior to game
  • All times are in Central time
  • Schedule Source:[14]

    Personnel[edit]

    Coaching staff[edit]

    Name Position Alma mater Year entering
    Gus Malzahn Head coach Henderson State 7th
    Rodney Garner Associate head coach/defensive line Auburn 5th
    Kevin Steele Defensive coordinator Tennessee 4th
    Kenny Dillingham Offensive coordinator/quarterbacks Arizona State 1st
    Kodi Burns Co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers Auburn 2nd
    Wesley McGriff Secondary Coach Savannah State 2nd
    Travis Williams Linebackers coach Auburn 2nd
    Larry Porter Tight Ends/recruiting coordinator Memphis 1st
    Cadillac Williams Running backs coach Auburn 1st
    J.B. Grimes Offensive line coach Henderson College 2nd
    Ryan Russell Strength Coach West Liberty State 5th

    Game summaries[edit]

    Vs. Oregon[edit]

    2019 Advocare Classic
    #11 Oregon Ducks vs. #16 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 11 Oregon 14 0 7021
    No. 16 Auburn 3 3 71427

    atAT&T StadiumArlington, Texas

    Game information

    Tulane[edit]

    Tulane Green Wave at #10 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Tulane 3 3 006
    No. 10 Auburn 0 14 7324

    atJordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    Kent State[edit]

    Kent State Golden Flashes at #8 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Kent State 3 7 0616
    No. 8 Auburn 14 10 141755

    atJordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    At Texas A&M[edit]

    #8 Auburn Tigers at #17 Texas A&M Aggies – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 8 Auburn 14 0 7728
    No. 17 Texas A&M 0 3 01720

    atKyle FieldCollege Station, Texas

    Game information

    Mississippi State[edit]

    Mississippi State Bulldogs at #7 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Mississippi State 6 3 7723
    No. 7 Auburn 21 21 7756

    atJordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    At Florida[edit]

    #7 Auburn Tigers at #10 Florida Gators – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 7 Auburn 6 7 0013
    No. 10 Florida 7 10 0724

    atBen Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

    Game information

    At Arkansas[edit]

    #11 Auburn Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 11 Auburn 17 0 142051
    Arkansas 0 0 10010

    atDonald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, Arkansas

    Game information

    At LSU[edit]

    #9 Auburn Tigers at #2 LSU Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 9 Auburn 3 7 3720
    No. 2 LSU 0 10 6723

    atTiger StadiumBaton Rouge, Louisiana

    Game information

    Ole Miss[edit]

    Ole Miss Rebels at #11 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Ole Miss 0 7 0714
    No. 11 Auburn 0 10 10020

    atJordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    Georgia[edit]

    #4 Georgia Bulldogs at #12 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 4 Georgia 7 7 7021
    No. 12 Auburn 0 0 01414

    atJordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    Samford[edit]

    Samford Bulldogs at #15 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    Samford 0 0 000
    No. 15 Auburn 7 24 71452

    atJordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    Alabama[edit]

    #5 Alabama Crimson Tide at #15 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 5 Alabama 3 28 7745
    No. 15 Auburn 7 20 13848

    atJordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

    Game information

    Vs. Minnesota[edit]

    2020 Outback Bowl
    #18 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. #12 Auburn Tigers – Game summary

    Period 1 2 34Total
    No. 18 Minnesota 10 14 0731
    No. 12 Auburn 10 7 7024

    atRaymond James StadiumTampa, Florida

    Game information

    Rankings[edit]

    Ranking movements
    Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking
    т = Tied with team above or below ( ) = First-place votes
    Week
    PollPre123456789101112131415Final
    AP16108877(3)121191112131616119-T14
    Coaches161399771211101212131616121314
    CFPNot released111215151112Not released

    Awards and honors[edit]

    All-SEC
    Player Position Coaches Media
    Derrick Brown DT 1 1
    Marlon Davidson DE 1 1
    K. J. Britt LB 2 1
    Prince Tega Wanogho OT 2
    Christian Tutt RS 2
    Jeremiah Dinson S 2
    References:[15][16]

    Players drafted into the NFL[edit]

    Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
    1 7 Derrick Brown DT Carolina Panthers
    1 30 Noah Igbinoghene CB Miami Dolphins
    2 47 Marlon Davidson DE Atlanta Falcons
    4 145 Jack Driscoll OG Philadelphia Eagles
    5 157 Daniel Thomas S Jacksonville Jaguars
    6 210 Prince Tega Wanogho OT Philadelphia Eagles

    References[edit]

  • ^ "2019 Bednarik Award Watch List - Maxwell Football Club". July 15, 2019. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  • ^ "2019 Doak Walker Award Candidates - SMU". www.smu.edu.
  • ^ "Rimington Trophy Watchlist". www.rimingtontrophy.com.
  • ^ "2019 Outland Trophy Award Watchlist Unveiled". July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  • ^ "2019 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watchlist Unveiled". July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  • ^ "The Dodd Trophy Announces 2019 Preseason Watch List". July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  • ^ "44 Players Added to 2019 Paul Hornung Award Watch List". July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  • ^ "Watch List: Earl Campbell Tyler Rose candidates announced". August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  • ^ "Preseason Watch List - 2019 edition of the Ted Hendricks Award" (PDF). August 19, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 21, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  • ^ Ben Briener (July 23, 2019). "Where South Carolina was picked by the media to finish in the SEC". The State. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  • ^ "2019 Preseason All-SEC Team announced". 247Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  • ^ "2019 Football Schedule". Auburn Athletics. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  • ^ "2019 All-SEC Football Team announced". Southeastern Conference. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  • ^ Megargee, Steve (December 9, 2019). "LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown Named AP SEC Players Of Year". Associated Press. Retrieved December 14, 2019.

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