Auburn has suspended freshman defensive lineman Antonio Coleman indefinitely for a violation of team rules, coach Hugh Freeze announced Monday. Freeze did not divulge details of t

College football season is almost here — fall camps are wrapping up across the state as Alabama, Auburn, and South Alabama all prepare for their season openers next weekend.

The 60-minute litmus test awaiting the Tigers and coach Hugh Freeze could well be the closest you get it counting a little bit more.

There’s an added layer of irony here involving Auburn’s greatest rival, Alabama. For years, the Tigers mocked the Crimson Tide, who have claimed 18 national titles. Though a few of those come with eye rolls. “The best part about this entire situation ...

The past 4 years – 2 under Freeze and 2 under Bryan Harsin – saw Auburn roll up 58.5 points per game in 4 home victories against powerhouses in Alabama A&M, Massachusetts, Mercer and Akron," Wasson wrote. "Awesome, that’s 4-0 in Week 1 the past 4 years.

Auburn Athletics will retire 2010 Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton’s No. 2 jersey, making him the fourth player in program history to have his number retired. The retirement ceremony

Auburn was one of five teams to finish that regular season unbeaten but was ranked third, meaning the Tigers missed out on the No. 1 vs. No. 2 BCS national-championship game. Southern Cal won that game but later vacated the title as part of its NCAA sanctions.