Auburn Tigers NCAA Football News

It's not Pasadena, Calif., but there are a heck of lot worse places than Orlando, Fla., to spend New Year's Day.

AUBURN -- It was one of those college football postcard days at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

With only two weeks left in the season, Auburn has yet to resolve persistent problems on its punt return team, and head coach Gene Chizik is growing frustrated.

Wide receiver Terrell Zachery came into the 2009 season with two career catches for 24 yards.

AUBURN, Ala. - The Auburn Tigers ran the offense nearly flawlessly in the first half, got the starters some rest and generally were able to use the Furman game as a perfect tuneup for rivals Georgia and Alabama.

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AUBURN -- Anthony Gulley was an all-purpose player during his days at Brantley High.

Chris Todd threw for 256 yards and four touchdowns, completing his first 14 passes, as Auburn cruised to an easy 63-31 win over Furman on Saturday.

Craig Stevens is busy as usual, this time returning an interception for a TD with escort from Antonio Coleman , Josh Bynes and Zac Etheridge This story appears in Thursday's Birmingham News: AUBURN -- Craig Stevens wouldn't mind if Saturday's game against Furman is your typical homecoming fare where the starters play early and then get a rest.

Terrell Zachery provided the big-play punch that Auburn's offense desperately needed last week, wrangling two long passes away from Ole Miss defenders.

The Auburn Tigers don't need to beat Furman Saturday to make a bowl game. They took care of that last weekend with a win over Mississippi.

In the waning minutes of the Ole Miss game, Auburn's Travante Stallworth made a heady play, taking a handoff on a speed sweep but not running toward the sideline.

Daren Bates knocked down Ball State's MiQuale Lewis early in the season This story appears in Friday's Birmingham News: AUBURN -- Daren Bates is a true freshman starting defensive back who has been playing all season with a big safety net to catch his rookie mistakes.

Onterio McCalebb: Resting up Auburn's desire to get Onterio McCalebb completely healthy may result in another Saturday off for the running back, but offensive coordinator Gus Malzahn said he's been happy with the alternatives at the position.

Georgia probably picked a good week to be without the Southeastern Conference's leading receiver.

Auburn's Demond Washington fired off a list of positions he's played in his career: cornerback, wide receiver, running back, quarterback, punt and kick returner.

Gene Chizik wants Auburn's players to put the past behind. Good news, Auburn fans: A new football season starts today! That's what this game against Ole Miss represents, according to Auburn head coach Gene Chizik .

Sure, the Tigersa TM offense is struggling, the quarterback play is getting criticized and the team is under heavy fire for its play after a strong start.

Before the season, a number of Auburn's defensive players talked a lot about getting their "swagger" back - whatever that is.

RUSHING DEFENSE D PASSING OFFENSE B PASSING DEFENSE A SPECIAL TEAMS B- COACHING B OVERALL B Ben Tate continues to be the offensive MVP.