2019 Auburn Tigers football
Outback Bowl, L 24–31 vs. Minnesota
ConferenceSoutheastern Conference
DivisionWestern Division
Ranking
CoachesNo. 14
APNo. 14
Record9–4 (5–3 SEC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorKenny Dillingham (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinatorKodi Burns (4th season)
Defensive coordinatorKevin Steele (4th season)
Home stadiumJordan–Hare Stadium
Uniform
2019 Southeastern Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
East Division
No. 4 Georgia x  7 1   12 2  
No. 6 Florida  6 2   11 2  
Tennessee  5 3   8 5  
Kentucky  3 5   8 5  
Missouri *  3 5   6 6  
South Carolina  3 5   4 8  
Vanderbilt  1 7   3 9  
West Division
No. 1 LSU x$#^  8 0   15 0  
No. 8 Alabama  6 2   11 2  
No. 14 Auburn  5 3   9 4  
Texas A&M  4 4   8 5  
Mississippi State  3 5   6 7  
Ole Miss  2 6   4 8  
Arkansas  0 8   2 10  
Championship: LSU 37, Georgia 10
  • # College Football Playoff champion
  • ^ College Football Playoff participant
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • * – ineligible for postseason due to NCAA sanctions
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2019 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by seventh-year head coach Gus Malzahn.

Offseason

Position key

Back B Center C Cornerback CB Defensive back DB
Defensive end DE Defensive lineman DL Defensive tackle DT End E
Fullback FB Guard G Halfback HB Kicker K
Kickoff returner KR Offensive tackle OT Offensive lineman OL Linebacker LB
Long snapper LS Punter P Punt returner PR Quarterback QB
Running back RB Safety S Tight end TE Wide receiver WR

Offseason departures

Three Auburn players with remaining eligibility declared early for the 2019 NFL Draft. In addition, 17 seniors from the 2018 team graduated.

Recruits

The Tigers signed a total of 21 recruits.

US college sports recruiting information for 2019 recruits
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Bo Nix
QB
Pinson, Alabama Pinson Valley High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Jan 10, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:5/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 86
Jaylin Simpson
DB
Saint Simons Island, Georgia Frederica Academy 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 165 lb (75 kg) Apr 30, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Owen Pappoe
LB
Loganville, Georgia Grayson High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 202 lb (92 kg) May 1, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:5/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:5/5 stars    ESPN:5/5 stars   ESPN grade: 91
Tyler Fromm
TE
Warner Robins, Georgia Warner Robins High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 215 lb (98 kg) May 5, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Luke Deal
TE
Greenwood, South Carolina Emerald High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) May 28, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Ja'Varrius Johnson
WR
Trussville, Alabama Hewitt-Trussville High School 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 156 lb (71 kg) Jun 8, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Jaren Handy
DL
Hattiesburg, Mississippi Hattiesburg High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 262 lb (119 kg) Jun 18, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Jashawn Sheffield
WR
Saint Simons Island, Georgia Frederica Academy 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) Jun 23, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
Justin Osborne
OL
Flower Mound, Texas Marcus High School 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 300 lb (140 kg) Jun 24, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Keiondre Jones
OL
Hogansville, Georgia Callaway High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 340 lb (150 kg) Jul 14, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 85
Colby Wooden
DB/DE
Lawrenceville, Georgia Archer High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 231 lb (105 kg) Aug 16, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 79
Zion Puckett
DB
Griffin, Georgia Spalding High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 195 lb (88 kg) Aug 17, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Cam'Ron Kelly
S
Chesapeake, Virginia Oscar Smith High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Aug 22, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 82
Nehemiah Pritchett
S
Jackson, Alabama Jackson High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Nov 7, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
DJ Williams
RB
Sebring, Florida Sebring High School 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 205 lb (93 kg) Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 81
Derick Hall
LB
Gulfport, Mississippi Gulfport High School 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 222 lb (101 kg) Dec 19, 2018 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
Kameron Brown
LB
Sugar Hill, Georgia Lanier High School 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 230 lb (100 kg) Jan 22, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:2/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 70
Kamaar Bell
OL
Moultrie, Georgia Colquitt County High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 317 lb (144 kg) Feb 6, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 80
Mark-Antony Richards
RB
Palm Beach, Florida Wellington High School 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 187 lb (85 kg) Feb 6, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 83
Charles Moore
DE
Louisville, Mississippi Louisville High School 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 270 lb (120 kg) Feb 6, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:4/5 stars   Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Octavius Brothers Jr.
LB
Rockledge, Florida Rockledge High School 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 228 lb (103 kg) Feb 6, 2019 
Recruiting star ratings: Scout:3/5 stars   Rivals:3/5 stars   247Sports:3/5 stars    ESPN:3/5 stars   ESPN grade: 78
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 13  247Sports: 11  ESPN: 12
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "Rivals commits". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  • "ESPN commits". ESPN.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  • "2019 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  • "247Sports commits". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 31, 2019.

Returning starters

Spring game

The A-Day spring game was held on Saturday, April 13. The Orange Team (first team) defeated the Blue Team (second team) 28–10. Both quarterbacks competing for the starting position, Bo Nix and Joey Gatewood, had strong performances. Wide receiver Seth Williams was named Offensive MVP, Derrick Brown was named Defensive MVP, and Anders Carlson was named Special Teams MVP.

2019 Auburn A-Day Game
Period 1 2 34Total
Orange 7 21 0028
Blue 10 0 0010

at Jordan-Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

Preseason

Award watch lists

Listed in the order that they were released

Award Player Position Year
Lott Trophy[2] Derrick Brown DT SR
Bednarik Award[3] Derrick Brown DT SR
Doak Walker Award[4] Kam Martin RB SR
Rimington Trophy[5] Kaleb Kim C SR
Outland Trophy[6] Derrick Brown DT SR
Prince Tega Wanogho DT SR
Bronko Nagurski Trophy[7] Derrick Brown DT SR
Nick Coe LB JR
Dodd Trophy[8] Gus Malzahn HC --
Paul Hornung Award[9] Noah Igbinoghene CB SO
Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award[10] Kam Martin RB SR
Ted Hendricks Award[11] Nick Coe LB JR
Marlon Davidson DE SR

SEC media poll

The SEC media poll was released on July 19, 2019, with the Tigers predicted to finish in fourth place in the West Division.[12]

Preseason All-SEC teams

The Tigers had eight players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.[13]

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
August 316:30 p.m.vs. No. 11 Oregon*No. 16ABCW 27–2160,662
September 76:30 p.m.Tulane*No. 10ESPN2W 24–685,317
September 146:00 p.m.Kent State*daggerNo. 8
  • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL
ESPN2W 55–1684,542
September 212:30 p.m.at No. 17 Texas A&MNo. 8CBSW 28–20101,681
September 286:00 p.m.Mississippi StateNo. 7
ESPNW 56–2387,451
October 52:30 p.m.at No. 10 FloridaNo. 7CBSL 13–2490,584
October 1911:00 a.m.at ArkansasNo. 11SECNW 51–1054,619
October 262:30 p.m.at No. 2 LSUNo. 9CBSL 20–23102,160
November 26:00 p.m.Ole MissNo. 11
  • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL (rivalry)
ESPNW 20–1487,457
November 162:30 p.m.No. 4 GeorgiaNo. 12
CBSL 14–2187,451
November 2311:00 a.m.Samford*No. 15
  • Jordan–Hare Stadium
  • Auburn, AL
SECNW 52–080,692
November 302:30 p.m.No. 5 AlabamaNo. 15
CBSW 48–4587,451
January 1, 202012:00 p.m.vs. No. 18 Minnesota*No. 12ESPNL 24–3145,652
Schedule Source:[14]

Personnel

Coaching staff

NamePositionAlma materYear entering
Gus MalzahnHead coachHenderson State7th
Rodney GarnerAssociate head coach/defensive lineAuburn5th
Kevin SteeleDefensive coordinatorTennessee4th
Kenny DillinghamOffensive coordinator/quarterbacksArizona State1st
Kodi BurnsCo-offensive coordinator/wide receiversAuburn2nd
Wesley McGriffSecondary CoachSavannah State2nd
Travis WilliamsLinebackers coachAuburn2nd
Larry PorterTight Ends/recruiting coordinatorMemphis1st
Cadillac WilliamsRunning backs coachAuburn1st
J.B. GrimesOffensive line coachHenderson College2nd
Ryan RussellStrength CoachWest Liberty State5th

Game summaries

Vs. Oregon

2019 Advocare Classic
#11 Oregon Ducks vs. #16 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 11 Oregon 14 0 7021
No. 16 Auburn 3 3 71427

at AT&T StadiumArlington, Texas

  • Date: August 31, 2019
  • Game time: 6:44 p.m.
  • Game weather: Indoors
  • Game attendance: 60,662
  • Referee: Reggie Smith
  • TV announcers (ABC): Chris Fowler (play-by-play), Kirk Herbstreit (analyst), Maria Taylor (sideline reporter)
Game information

Tulane

Tulane Green Wave at #10 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Tulane 3 3 006
No. 10 Auburn 0 14 7324

at Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: September 7, 2019
  • Game time: 6:35 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 89° • Wind: NW 4 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 85,317
  • Referee: Lee Hedrick
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
Game information

Kent State

Kent State Golden Flashes at #8 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Kent State 3 7 0616
No. 8 Auburn 14 10 141755

at Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: September 14, 2019
  • Game time: 6:05 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 88° • Wind: NE 9 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 84,542
  • Referee: David Smith
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Ahmad Brooks (analyst), Kris Budden (sideline reporter)
Game information

At Texas A&M

#8 Auburn Tigers at #17 Texas A&M Aggies – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 8 Auburn 14 0 7728
No. 17 Texas A&M 0 3 01720

at Kyle FieldCollege Station, Texas

  • Date: September 21, 2019
  • Game time: 2:41 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 91° • Wind: S/SE 12 • Weather: 54% Humidity
  • Game attendance: 101,681
  • Referee: John McDaid
  • TV announcers (CBS): Carter Blackburn (play-by-play), Rick Neuheisel and Aaron Murray (analysts), John Schriffen (sideline reporter)
Game information

Mississippi State

Mississippi State Bulldogs at #7 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Mississippi State 6 3 7723
No. 7 Auburn 21 21 7756

at Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: September 28, 2019
  • Game time: 6:10 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 90° • Wind: NE 5 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: James Carter
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline reporter)
Game information

At Florida

#7 Auburn Tigers at #10 Florida Gators – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 7 Auburn 6 7 0013
No. 10 Florida 7 10 0724

at Ben Hill Griffin StadiumGainesville, Florida

  • Date: October 5, 2019
  • Game time: 2:39 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 88° • Wind: ENE 12 • Weather: 54% Humidity, Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 90,584
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sideline reporter)
Game information

At Arkansas

#11 Auburn Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 11 Auburn 17 0 142051
Arkansas 0 0 10010

at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback StadiumFayetteville, Arkansas

  • Date: October 19, 2019
  • Game time: 11:03 a.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 56° • Wind: SE 3 mph • Weather: Partly Cloudy
  • Game attendance: 54,619
  • Referee: Lee Hedrick
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), Alyssa Lang (sideline reporter)
Game information

At LSU

#9 Auburn Tigers at #2 LSU Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 9 Auburn 3 7 3720
No. 2 LSU 0 10 6723

at Tiger StadiumBaton Rouge, Louisiana

  • Date: October 26, 2019
  • Game time: 2:39 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 61° • Wind: W 10 mph • Weather: Cloudy, 77% Humidity
  • Game attendance: 102,160
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sideline reporter)
Game information

Ole Miss

Ole Miss Rebels at #11 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Ole Miss 0 7 0714
No. 11 Auburn 0 10 10020

at Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: November 2, 2019
  • Game time: 6:05 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 55° • Wind: NW 9 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 87,457
  • Referee: John McDaid
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (analyst), Holly Rowe (sideline reporter)
Game information

Georgia

#4 Georgia Bulldogs at #12 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 4 Georgia 7 7 7021
No. 12 Auburn 0 0 01414

at Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: November 16, 2019
  • Game time: 2:45 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 64° • Wind: N 10 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: John McDaid
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sideline reporter)
Game information

Samford

Samford Bulldogs at #15 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
Samford 0 0 000
No. 15 Auburn 7 24 71452

at Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: November 23, 2019
  • Game time: 11:06 a.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 65° • Wind: S 11 mph • Weather: Rain
  • Game attendance: 80,692
  • Referee: Marc Curles
  • TV announcers (SEC Network): Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), Alyssa Lang (sideline reporter)
Game information

Alabama

#5 Alabama Crimson Tide at #15 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 5 Alabama 3 28 7745
No. 15 Auburn 7 20 13848

at Jordan–Hare StadiumAuburn, Alabama

  • Date: November 30, 2019
  • Game time: 2:39 p.m.
  • Game weather: Temperature: 75° • Wind: SW 11 mph • Weather: Sunny
  • Game attendance: 87,451
  • Referee: Ken Williamson
  • TV announcers (CBS): Brad Nessler (play-by-play), Gary Danielson (analyst), Jamie Erdahl (sideline reporter)
Game information

Vs. Minnesota

2020 Outback Bowl
#18 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs. #12 Auburn Tigers – Game summary
Period 1 2 34Total
No. 18 Minnesota 10 14 0731
No. 12 Auburn 10 7 7024

at Raymond James StadiumTampa, Florida

  • Date: January 1, 2020
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m.
  • Game attendance: 45,652
  • Referee: Duane Heydt
  • TV announcers (ESPN): Jason Benetti (play-by-play), Rod Gilmore (analyst), Quint Kessenich (sideline reporter)
Game information

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP16108877 (3)121191112131616119-T14
Coaches161399771211101212131616121314
CFPNot released111215151112Not released

Awards and honors

All-SEC
Player Position Coaches Media
Derrick Brown DT 1 1
Marlon Davidson DE 1 1
K. J. Britt LB 2 1
Prince Tega Wanogho OT 2
Christian Tutt RS 2
Jeremiah Dinson S 2
References:[15][16]

Players drafted into the NFL

Round Pick Player Position NFL Club
17Derrick BrownDTCarolina Panthers
130Noah IgbinogheneCBMiami Dolphins
247Marlon DavidsonDEAtlanta Falcons
4145Jack DriscollOGPhiladelphia Eagles
5157Daniel ThomasSJacksonville Jaguars
6210Prince Tega WanoghoOTPhiladelphia Eagles

References

  1. 1 2 3 NCAS football depth charts
  2. "2019 LOTT IMPACT TROPHY WATCH LIST CANDIDATES - Lott IMPACT Trophy".
  3. "2019 Bednarik Award Watch List - Maxwell Football Club". July 15, 2019. Archived from the original on July 15, 2019. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  4. "2019 Doak Walker Award Candidates - SMU". www.smu.edu.
  5. "Rimington Trophy Watchlist". www.rimingtontrophy.com.
  6. "2019 Outland Trophy Award Watchlist Unveiled". July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  7. "2019 Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watchlist Unveiled". July 23, 2019. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  8. "The Dodd Trophy Announces 2019 Preseason Watch List". July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  9. "44 Players Added to 2019 Paul Hornung Award Watch List". July 25, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
  10. "Watch List: Earl Campbell Tyler Rose candidates announced". August 13, 2019. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
  11. "Preseason Watch List - 2019 edition of the Ted Hendricks Award" (PDF). August 19, 2019. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 21, 2019. Retrieved August 19, 2019.
  12. Ben Briener (July 23, 2019). "Where South Carolina was picked by the media to finish in the SEC". The State. Retrieved March 7, 2023.
  13. "2019 Preseason All-SEC Team announced". 247Sports. Retrieved October 31, 2019.
  14. "2019 Football Schedule". Auburn Athletics. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  15. "2019 All-SEC Football Team announced". Southeastern Conference. December 10, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
  16. Megargee, Steve (December 9, 2019). "LSU's Burrow, Auburn's Brown Named AP SEC Players Of Year". Associated Press. Retrieved December 14, 2019.
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