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 JordanâÂÂHare 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.
Three Auburn players with remaining eligibility declared early for the 2019 NFL draft. In addition, 17 seniors from the 2018 team graduated.
The Tigers signed a total of 21 recruits.
The A-Day spring game was held on Saturday, April 13. The Orange Team (first team) defeated the Blue Team (second team) 28âÂÂ10. 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.
<small>Listed in the order that they were released</small>
The SEC media poll was released on July 19, 2019, with the Tigers predicted to finish in fourth place in the West Division.
The Tigers had eight players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams.
Offense
1st team
Prince Tega Wanogho â OL
3rd team
JaTarvious Whitlow â RB
Defense
1st team
Derrick Brown â DL
2nd team
Nick Coe â DL
Marlon Davidson â DL
3rd team
Daniel Thomas - DB
Specialists
2nd team
Anders Carlson - K
3rd team
Arryn Siposs - P