For much of the past two seasons, Auburn’s special teams have hurt the Tigers more than they’ve helped. Special teams typically don’t define a program, but the best ones are usually solid in that phase of the game.

This should cause some controversy.

Auburn Tigers (16-14, 7-10 SEC) at Alabama Crimson Tide (22-8, 12-5 SEC) Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 16 Alabama hosts Auburn after Labaron Philon scored 26 points in Alabama's 98-88 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs.

After a 17-6 stretch in nonconference play, Auburn softball is preparing to start the SEC gauntlet on Friday. Auburn will host Kentucky this weekend for a 3-game series to kick off SEC play. The Tigers are looking to improve upon last season’s 6-18 record in conference play in Year 2 under co-head coaches Chris and Kate Malveaux.

Instead of owning up to his role in Auburn basketball's collapse, Bruce Pearl made an undefeated mid-major out to be a scapegoat.

The No. 5 Auburn Tigers lost the opener on Friday to Nebraska but came back in a big way, including Sunday's 12-3 win to take the series.

Which teams are worth monitoring as Auburn basketball tries to shore up an NCAA Tournament bid? All that, and the Tigers' latest projections, below.

Miami (Ohio) is unbeaten, having picked up 30 straight wins. It's unclear whether that's enough to secure an at-large bid, however.

Matt McMahon and Co. will hit the road to Auburn on Tuesday, stage set for a clash against the Tigers.