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USA Today
13-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn football 2025 schedule update featuring kickoff times, TV networks
Auburn football 2025 schedule update featuring kickoff times, TV networks The 2025 football season is inching closer! Check out the updated Auburn football schedule with TV network windows. Auburn football has experienced a rough patch this decade, as they have built a 22-28 record since 2021 and have lost seven games in each of the last four seasons. The good news is that head coach Hugh Freeze has rebuilt several position groups while enhancing several others as a way to put the Tigers in a great position to contend for the College Football Playoffs. Outside of roster improvements, Auburn will compete in several favorable matchups. Auburn will face a trio of 10-win teams in Georgia, Missouri, and Mercer, Auburn will face eight teams that won nine-or-fewer games in 2024, with five of those teams winning seven-or-fewer games. There is plenty to be excited about when it comes to Auburn football in 2025, so make sure to learn the schedule and plan your fall weekend's now. Here is an updated look at Auburn football's 2025 schedule with kickoff times and broadcast information. Week 1: at Baylor Date: Friday, Aug. 29 Friday, Aug. 29 Time: 7 p.m. CT 7 p.m. CT Network: FOX FOX Location: McLane Stadium- Waco, Texas McLane Stadium- Waco, Texas Last game: Baylor 15 Auburn 14 (Sept. 18, 1976) Baylor 15 Auburn 14 (Sept. 18, 1976) Overall record: Baylor, 2-1-1 Week 2: vs. Ball State Date: Saturday, Sept. 6 Saturday, Sept. 6 Time: 6:30 p.m. CT 6:30 p.m. CT Network: ESPNU ESPNU Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Last game: Auburn 54 Ball State 30 (Sept. 26, 2009) Auburn 54 Ball State 30 (Sept. 26, 2009) Overall record: Auburn, 3-0 Week 3 vs. South Alabama Date: Saturday, Sept. 13 Saturday, Sept. 13 Time: 11:45 A.M. CT 11:45 A.M. CT Network: SEC Network SEC Network Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Last game: The 2025 game will be the first-ever meeting between Auburn and South Alabama The 2025 game will be the first-ever meeting between Auburn and South Alabama Overall record: Series tied, 0-0 Week 4 at Oklahoma Date: Saturday, Sept. 20 Saturday, Sept. 20 Time: Flex (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT or 5-7 p.m. CT) Flex (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT or 5-7 p.m. CT) Network: TBA TBA Location: Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium- Norman, Oklahoma Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium- Norman, Oklahoma Last game: Oklahoma 27 Auburn 21 (Sept. 28, 2024) Oklahoma 27 Auburn 21 (Sept. 28, 2024) Overall record: Oklahoma, 3-0 Week 5 at Texas A&M Date: Saturday, Sept. 27 Saturday, Sept. 27 Time: Afternoon (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT) Afternoon (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT) Network: TBA TBA Location: Kyle Field- College Station, Texas Kyle Field- College Station, Texas Last game: Auburn 43 Texas A&M 41 (Nov. 23, 2024) Auburn 43 Texas A&M 41 (Nov. 23, 2024) Overall record: Texas A&M, 8-7 Week 6 vs. Georgia Date: Saturday, Oct. 11 Saturday, Oct. 11 Time: Night (5-7 p.m. CT) Night (5-7 p.m. CT) Network: TBA TBA Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Last game: Georgia 31 Auburn 13 (Oct. 5, 2024) Georgia 31 Auburn 13 (Oct. 5, 2024) Overall record: Georgia, 65-56-8 Week 7 vs. Missouri Date: Saturday, Oct. 18 Saturday, Oct. 18 Time: Flex (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT or 5-7 p.m. CT) Flex (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT or 5-7 p.m. CT) Network: TBA TBA Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Last game: Missouri 21 Auburn 17 (Oct. 19, 2024) Missouri 21 Auburn 17 (Oct. 19, 2024) Overall record: Auburn, 3-2 Week 8 at Arkansas Date: Saturday, Oct. 25 Saturday, Oct. 25 Time: Early (11 a.m.- noon CT) Early (11 a.m.- noon CT) Network: TBA TBA Location: Reynolds Razorback Stadium- Fayetteville, Arkansas Reynolds Razorback Stadium- Fayetteville, Arkansas Last game: Arkansas 24 Auburn 21 (Sept. 21, 2024) Arkansas 24 Auburn 21 (Sept. 21, 2024) Overall record: Auburn, 20-13-1 Week 9 vs. Kentucky Date: Saturday, Nov. 1 Saturday, Nov. 1 Time: Flex (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT or 5-7 p.m. CT) Flex (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT or 5-7 p.m. CT) Network: TBA TBA Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Last game: Auburn 24 Kentucky 10 (Oct. 26, 2024) Auburn 24 Kentucky 10 (Oct. 26, 2024) Overall record: Auburn, 28-6-1 Week 10 at Vanderbilt Date: Saturday, Nov. 8 Saturday, Nov. 8 Time: Afternoon (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT) Afternoon (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT) Network: TBA TBA Location: First Bank Stadium- Nashville, Tennessee First Bank Stadium- Nashville, Tennessee Last game: Vanderbilt 17 Auburn 7 (Nov. 2, 2024) Vanderbilt 17 Auburn 7 (Nov. 2, 2024) Overall record: Series tied, 22-22-1 Week 11 vs. Mercer Date: Saturday, Nov. 22 Saturday, Nov. 22 Time: 11:45 a.m. CT 11:45 a.m. CT Network: SEC Network SEC Network Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Last game: Auburn 42 Mercer 16 (Sept. 3, 2022) Auburn 42 Mercer 16 (Sept. 3, 2022) Overall record: Auburn, 13-0 Week 14 vs. Alabama Date: Saturday, Nov. 29 Saturday, Nov. 29 Time: Flex (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT or 5-7 p.m. CT) Flex (2:30 – 3:30 p.m. CT or 5-7 p.m. CT) Network: TBA TBA Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Jordan-Hare Stadium- Auburn, Alabama Last game: Alabama 28 Auburn 14 Alabama 28 Auburn 14 Overall record: Alabama, 51-37-8 Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. 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Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Oklahoma State men's basketball adds Lou Gudino as assistant coach
STILLWATER — Oklahoma State men's basketball coach Steve Lutz added a veteran assistant to his staff Wednesday. Lou Gudino, a 28-year coaching veteran, has joined the program, according to a press release. Gudino spent the last three seasons as the associate head coach at Ball State, following stints as an assistant at Wichita State, New Mexico State and Indiana State. Advertisement 'I've known Lou for many years,' Lutz said in the release.' He is one of the most prepared coaches in our profession and has helped elevate every program that he's been a part of. His eye for talent, knack for player development and deep basketball knowledge will make an immediate impact here. I'm thrilled to welcome him and his wife Dana to Stillwater and the Cowboy Basketball family.' Under coach Michael Lewis at Ball State, Gudino worked closely with the big men, including three-time all-conference center Payton Sparks, who finished his career ranked among the program's all-time leaders in blocks, rebounds, free throws and field goal percentage. A native of Clinton, Indiana, Gudino graduated from Indiana University in 1997. He began his college coaching career shortly thereafter at the junior college level. More: Which Oklahoma State basketball players are coming, going via the transfer portal? Ball State associate head coach Lou Gudino during an open men's basketball practice at Worthen Arena Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. He later became the longest tenured assistant coach in Indiana State history, helping the Sycamores to five straight postseason appearances during his 10 years there. That included an NCAA Tournament appearance in 2011 and consecutive NIT bids in 2013-14. Advertisement Lutz still has one vacancy to fill on his coaching staff, following the departures of Jeremy Cox, who returned to UTEP, and Mike Ekanem, who was hired at Houston. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Oklahoma State men's basketball adds Lou Gudino as assistant coach
New York Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Connections: Sports Edition hints for June 1, 2025, puzzle No. 251
Need help with today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle? You've come to the right place. Welcome to Connections: Sports Edition Coach — a spot to gather clues and discuss (and share) scores. A quick public service announcement before we continue: The bottom of this article includes one answer in each of the four categories. So if you want to solve the board hint-free, we recommend you play before continuing. Advertisement You can access Sunday's game here. Game No. 251's difficulty: 4 out of 5 Scroll below for one answer in each of the four categories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yellow: BEHIND Green: TENNESSEE Blue: BALL STATE Purple: TITANS The next puzzle will be available at midnight in your time zone. Thanks for playing — and share your scores in the comments! (Illustration: John Bradford / The Athletic)
Chicago Tribune
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Chicago Tribune
In picking Ball State, West Aurora's Mason Atkins weighs QB position and transfer portal. ‘Takes out recruiting.'
West Aurora quarterback Mason Atkins figured the time was right, along with the school and especially its coaching staff, so he made the call. Nearing the end of his junior year, Atkins announced May 9 he was committing to a scholarship offer he had received in mid-March from Ball State, a Mid-American Conference program. 'Definitely at that position, I had to make a decision soon with these offers going away, with other quarterbacks committing and with the offers that I had,' Atkins said. He held about a dozen offers from Football Bowl Subdivision or Football Championship Subdivision programs. But Atkins also felt the impact that the transfer portal has had on recruiting, particularly for incoming freshmen. 'A lot of coaches are just going to the portal straightaway, getting an older guy to come in instead of getting a high school guy,' Atkins said. 'It takes out recruiting for me. It's weird. It sucks for me now, but then when you're in college, it could be great for you depending on how it all plays out. 'It's a whole different world and a little weird. I'm just focused on having a good senior season, having a good college career and seeing where it takes me.' Toledo, Eastern Michigan, Cornell, North Dakota and Central Arkansas were among his offers, but this winter, Atkins said he really connected with the new staff at Ball State headed by coach Mike Uremovich, a Providence graduate, and offensive coordinator Craig Harmon. Both worked together when Uremovich, whose last stop was Butler, was head coach at St. Francis in Joliet. Harmon and Uremovich have worked together at both Northern Illinois and Temple. 'I really loved coach Harmon and coach U, and the relationship I built with those guys is really great,' Atkins said. 'They called me a ton. Coach Harmon came out to a baseball game and I've thrown in front of him multiple times. 'I think it really just came down to that connection I built with the coaching staff.' According to West Aurora coach Nate Eimer, Atkins is the first West Aurora quarterback to receive a Division I scholarship since 1983 graduate Jim Bennett went to Illinois. Will Tammaru, a 2020 grad, also played for Dayton, a nonscholarship FCS program. Eimer can find the recruiting process frustrating. 'I really exhaust it and make sure Mason has all the information he needs,' Eimer said. 'It's crazy to me how many program now will literally tell you, 'We're just not taking a (2026 at QB).' 'You talk about the FBS, there are 134 programs and FCS has 129. I looked it up, and there are 16,000 schools that play high school football in this country.' Eimer is stunned that top programs are turning away from high school prospects like Atkins, who started most of West Aurora's games as a sophomore and all of them last season, leading the Blackhawks (10-1) to the second round of the Class 8A playoffs. Last fall, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound Atkins completed 72% (123 of 172) of his passes for 1,667 yards and 32 touchdowns with no interceptions. He ran for 214 yards and seven TDs to earn the Upstate Eight West's offensive player of the year. He also was academic all-state with a 4.7 GPA. National talent scout Tom Lemming calls Atkins 'one of the better quarterback prospects in the Midwest.' In baseball, Atkins plays center field and is hitting .406 for West Aurora (25-4). Both sports have kept Atkins busy, dotted with numerous throwing sessions in the Blackhawks' fieldhouse and at several camps, the latest coming May 1 at a college football evaluation day staged by coaches Sean Drendel (Naperville North) and Ryan Crissey (Glenbard South). 'It's the best thing for high school athletes for recruiting that I've been a part of,' Eimer said. 'Our guys were in front of 50-plus coaches. All my kids were able to interact with coaches and it's free.'
Indianapolis Star
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Doyel: Colts TE Tyler Warren can run. Related: Ball State's David Letterman Building rocks
Can Colts TE Tyler Warren run? Weird question, bro. Does Ball State's David Letterman Building rock? WEIRD QUESTION, BRO. Clearly it does. Let's Mailbagg™. The weekly Mailbagg comes from Doyel's text message group with IndyStar subscribers. Doyel sees every text; readers see only what he shares. Mainly first column links, and peeks behind the curtain. Among this week's topics: Doyel's "weird hook" on the Colts' top draft pick, and his visit to Ball State's annual 70th journalism convention for middle and high school students. Mailbagg™ is a living, breathing organism, and I never know where it's going. A few weeks ago my flooded basement became the anchor for a 1,500-word discussion with readers. Last week shifted toward our polarized society, and my ability to bring the world together by wondering – ahem – if the Indianapolis Colts would draft Shedeur Sanders with the 14 th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. And then comes this week, where I'm about to do the strangest thing yet: Discuss the speed of Colts top draft pick Tyler Warren, and my visit to Ball State's David Letterman Communication and Media Building, and do it in the same brief note to my IndyStar subscriber group. And then I'm going to use that text message as the anchor for the 1,500-word discussion with readers about to follow. I mean, maybe I'll do that. It's not like I wait until the end of writing this weekly Mailbagg to hammer out this intro. Far as you know. Colts draft Penn State tight end Tyler Warren From: Me to the group, last Friday morning Hey guys. Late night last night (Colts in the draft) and late night tonight (Pacers in NBA playoffs). And early morning today! I'm speaking at Ball State's journalism expo, with thousands of middle and high school students expected. Yikes! I'm not ready! I was too busy last night writing about the Colts' perfect draft pick, Penn State TE Tyler Warren, though he comes with a disclaimer: How fast IS he? And why didn't he run at the combine – or Penn State's Pro Day? From: Mark L. Sigh. No. From: Mark L. Sorry. The old editor in me couldn't resist. I liked the column, though! Love my bosses, as I say all the time. BUT YOU'RE NOT ONE OF MY BOSSES, MARK. Still like you, though. Gimme a hug, you big lug! P.S. In your first text, the 'c' in "can" should be capitalized. Complete sentence follows the colon? Capitalize the first word. This is me, petty. From: Zachary B. I know you need a hook, but this – the focus on Tyler Warren's unknown speed – is a weird one, man. The Colts just drafted a skill player whose time in the 40-yard dash is a secret – because he refuses to run for NFL teams. And as a Colts fan, you don't think THAT'S weird? Don't confuse 'only you wrote about that' with 'you're weird.' From: Doug K. Long-time reader, first-time Mailbagger™. Speed doesn't always kill: Dorin Dickerson ran the fastest 40 time for a tight end in NFL Scouting Combine history. Eleven career catches, 151 yards in three seasons. Tyler Warren is going to be a monster (if any of our QB's can get him the ball). Dougg Respect that you signed your name with two g's. Also appreciate learning about Dorin Dickerson in 2010. Not sure why you care about Tyler Warren's speed, though. From: Bill J. Warren looks slow, but not molasses slow. Another note about Tyler Warren's speed? I know you guys all need a hook, but this is a weird one, man. Doyel on Colts' draft: Chris Ballard usually drafts athletes. This year he picked football players It's a small, small world From: Dr. Sara: Loved your Tyler Warren column, but for the love of all things Colts, can we please not even mention that he can play QB??? And I don't see Zaire giving him No. 44. If you can believe it, when I said Tyler Warren would remind folks of another No. 44 who played tight end for the Colts – Dallas Clark – I'd forgotten that Zaire Franklin already wears No. 44! And I bet you can believe it, Doc. To everyone else: I met Doc at a hospital a few years ago. I was visiting a friend, and she walks in wearing a nametag on her doctor's coat. She'd emailed me a few times, so I recognized her name. Or maybe she recognized me first? I forget! But either way, it was one of those mind-blowing, 'what a small world' moments. Fast forward several years, and here she is in the Mailbagg – correcting my column, reminding me that Tyler Warren won't be wearing the No. 44 I was trying to give him. Hmph. Join us in the link below any of my online columns. Readers see only the texts from me, maybe 4-5 short notes a week – mainly the first looks at my columns, with an occasional peek behind the curtains. Doyel on Game 4: Ball don't lie. Pacers deserve to win series – and Bucks deserve to lose About my visit to Ball State The official name for Ball State's journalism expo is ' JDAY+/CCIM+ ' – short for Journalism Day and College of Communication, Information and Media – and it goes back 70 years! It's a finely run event, and I was one of six 'featured' speakers … which means Ball State milked a trio of 45-minute sessions out of me. I chose the topics. Title of one session, which I presented twice: 'Your story is won or lost before you start writing.' Title of my other session: 'Real talk about writing.' I started each session by telling the class some form of the following: 'Let me say two things, and it might not sound like it, but I promise both are true. First, I love people. And I love questions. So please have questions ready for the end. 'And, two, I have a form of ADD that means I notice everything. It's great for my job – I notice EVERYTHING – but it can be an issue when I speak to large groups. Because I notice everything, and get distracted. So I'm asking you now, please don't talk to the person next to you, not even to giggle with your friend because you think I'm funny. Please don't. I'll notice, and if I notice, you'll have to leave. 'Nod if you agree.' The entire class nodded, all three times. These were about 100 kids, ranging in age from 12-17. And I didn't have to kick anyone out. One of the most impressive groups of kids I've ever spoken to. Possibly related: This was the first time I've issued that warning. Think I'll keep doing it! Anyway, when I told the text group about my pending visit to Ball State, folks had thoughts. From: Ric M. Will someone put your talk on YouTube? I'd really like to hear it. Oh I hope not. My talks are always fun, and kids are always laughing, but as one title said: I keep it real. Another rule of my class visits, everywhere I go: 'No tweeting out my comments. No video on social media either. I'll be transparent in this room, but it has to stay in this room!' Each session had several teachers, too, and all of them came up to me afterward to tell me I should teach! Aww!!! Maybe someday. From: Cheryl F. Thank you for going to J-Day! I attended in high school and am a Ball State Journalism alum. You will inspire some kids today! Hope so, Cheryl. That's the goal. David Letterman's contributions, combined with Ball State's legacy of journalism, makes for an awesome place. From: Rick S. You'll do great! For me, sports have always been about the human stories, and you have a great way of starting in that place. I'm sure those young journos will get plenty from you Kids always want to hear about my favorite stories, and depending on the story I mention, I'll be giggling or crying – sometimes a little of both. From: Dianne D. If you speak half as good as you write – and I know you do, from watching your videos – those kids are in for something special. I truly wasn't prepared, and just winged it, and discovered a neat little interactive trick along the way. I was telling the kids some things NOT to do in their stories – and next thing I know, I'm writing examples on the grease board in blue, then circling it in red and drawing a line through it. By the end of the last two sessions, when I'd write a no-no on the board, kids were walking to the front of the class to circle it and draw the line through it! I let them, of course. And then kicked them out. I'm kidding. Maybe. No video, so who's to say? Not printing these From: Sid B. My interest in the Mailbagg tends to focus on your witty replies. Thank you Sid. I had another form of Mailbagg when I was at We called it Hate Mail – OK, that was my idea – and I printed the meanest emails I received every week … and then proceeded to rip those readers right back. That was another era. And another me. From: Mike C. Ha. I think of that Jason Bean article often. Seriously – what about THAT guy? Time will tell. I laid it on pretty thick here last week, taking credit for Jason Bean's popularity around town, didn't I? Doyel lays it on thick: You love Colts scout-team QB Jason Bean? I did that! From: Randy R. Hey Gregg. I wonder if you could answer a question that has been bugging me for quite some time. The Colts have a quarterback, I think on the practice squad, and I believe he came from Kansas. I can't remember his name, but in the preseason he really impressed us. Why don't we hear anything about him? Wonder if you could give me your thoughts on the subject. You trolling me, Randy? I devoted an entire section of last week's Mailbagg to former Kansas QB Jason Bean, and to the story I wrote last year – in the preseason when he really impressed us. Then I took credit that so many people know his name around here. I laid it on pretty thick! And you ask me … that? From: Randy R. Top columnist in the nation? Had no idea, but I agree and am happy to hear it! That's like MVP in any sport! If the Hoosiers can't be national champs, you can. Oh. Same guy wrote these last two notes, and this one seems awfully nice… Wait. You had no idea I won? You trolling me, Randy?
