Xavier Atkins is returning to Auburn for another season, giving the Tigers stability at linebacker and keeping one of the SEC ...

The decision from Atkins isn’t surprising, after he told reporters following the Iron Bowl that he planned to return in 2026.

All-American linebacker Xavier Atkins announced Wednesday he wouldn't be testing the portal this offseason and returning to ...

Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins announced his return to the Tigers in 2026, per a release on social media. He said he was ...

Auburn is getting its top defensive player back for the first season under head coach Alex Golesh. Linebacker Xavier Atkins ...

Auburn's breakout linebacker continues to add to his offseason resume after being honored with three more recognitions.

The Associated Press recently released its All-SEC team, where Atkins was included on the first team. Atkins joins Georgia's ...

Atkins’ 17 TFL are the most in a season by an inside linebacker at Auburn and the most by an underclass defender since ...

Two more Tiger defenders join Atkins by receiving accolades from the SEC. Defensive linemen Keldric Faulk and Keyron Crawford ...

Who will keep their best players from leaving? It's a question several new SEC coaches are being forced to answer.

New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh has been busy with the Early Signing Period as well as putting a staff together.

This story has been updated to include quotes and new information. AUBURN — DJ Durkin is staying on the Plains for the 2026 season. Newly hired head coach Alex Golesh announced Tuesday, Dec. 2, that ...