Before coaching, Nix was a legend in college football as a player, earning Conference USA Freshman of the Year honors at Southern Miss in 1998, rushing for 1,180 yards and nine touchdowns. Although talented enough to make it to the NFL, health issues stemming from kidney disease forced Nix to cut his playing career short and move into coaching.

Auburn starting cornerback Jay Crawford plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal, he informed On3 on Tuesday evening.

What to know: Porter is an experienced running backs coach who will now start a second stint at Auburn. He was on Gus Malzahn’s staff from 2017-2020, where he coached tight ends and halfbacks and was the program’s recruiting coordinator.

Hundreds of Auburn residents remain under evacuation orders as water levels continue to rise along the Green River.

Residents below South 277th Street, east of Highway 167, west of the Green River and north of 42nd Street Northeast should leave immediately.

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With new coaches come big changes to a roster, and the Auburn Tigers are far from an exception. On Tuesday, cornerback Jay Crawford was reported to leave the program with plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. He’s the 14th Tiger to do so since the hiring of Alex Golesh.

Alabama Crimson Tide football set to hire Derrick Nix as new wide receivers coach after his recent stint as Auburn’s offensive coordinator.

AUBURN, Wash. — Parts of Auburn remain under evacuation orders Monday as the region remains under a Flood Warning. On Sunday, city officials issued a Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation notice for residents and businesses across multiple neighborhoods as severe and rapidly worsening flooding spreads through the community.

Auburn Tigers football head coach Alex Golesh has landed a headlining commitment after the coaching change at Michigan.

The Auburn Tigers ' spot in the USA TODAY Coaches Poll did not change following their 92-78 win over Chattanooga at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. Auburn remains ranked No. 24 in the latest rankings released on Monday.