The 2021 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2021 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 first-year head coach Bryan Harsin. They finished the season at 6âÂÂ7, the program's first season finishing below .500 since 2012.
The A-Day spring game was held on Saturday, April 17. Team Auburn defeated Team Tigers 17âÂÂ3. Running back Tank Bigsby was named Offensive MVP, cornerback Trey Elston was named Defensive MVP, and kicker Anders Carlson was named Special Teams MVP.
<small>Listed in the order that they were released</small>
The SEC Media Days were held July 19âÂÂ22, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham â The Wynfrey Hotel in Hoover, Alabama. Coach Bryan Harsin, quarterback Bo Nix, and linebacker Owen Pappoe spoke on Thursday, July 22.
Offense
1st team
Tank Bigsby â RB
Nick Brahms â C
3rd team
Bo Nix â QB
Defense
2nd team
Zakoby McClain â LB
Smoke Monday â DB
3rd team
Derick Hall â DL
Owen Pappoe â LB
Roger McCreary â DB
Specialists
2nd team
Tank Bigsby â AP
3rd team
Anders Carlson â PK