Good morning. In Coach Freeze’s recent presser on the upcoming SEC road trip for the game against Arkansas, he praised the “confidence and swagger” he’s seen from the squad in the last couple of weeks. In looking back at Saturday's win at Vanderbilt, Auburn did a lot of things well, but he was quick to point out they weren’t flawless.

“There were some signs of some good things, and we need to clean up the things that are not so good,” Freeze said, noting the two TDs that were called back in the game against Vandy.

What else can you find mixed into today’s Brew?

🏐 Gearing up for volleyball’s big match against Kentucky
🤸🏻‍♀️ Get to know Auburn gymnast Julianne Huff
🐅 And much, much more!

🏈 TOMORROW | THE FLIGHT

The Flight is a WarEagle+ weekly docuseries following Auburn football’s season—and tomorrow’s episode is one you won’t want to miss.

Episode 10 of The Flight drops tomorrow night at 6 p.m. CT on WarEagle+

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Crouch, Cats, and the Upcoming Clash. The No. 24 Auburn Tigers (18-5, 8-4) are finally back on The Plains, hosting the No. 13 Kentucky Wildcats (13-7, 11-1) tonight (Wednesday, Nov. 8) at 6:30 p.m. CT.

The Tigers came in at No. 24 in the latest AVCA/TARAFLEX Coaches Poll, marking the 10th straight week Auburn has appeared in the Top 25.
 
Wednesday's match will also signal the second top-25 matchup in Neville Arena history. The Tigers went toe-to-toe with then-No. 3 Florida in a dramatic five-set thriller back on Sept. 22 of this year.
 
Speaking of five sets, head coach Brent Crouch's teams have seen remarkable success when going the distance. This season, the Orange and Blue are 5-1 in five-set matches and 11-4 over the last two seasons. Crouch is 14-10 since arriving on The Plains and 41-32 over the course of his career.

There’s no doubt Crouch and this team of warriors have something to prove, as Kentucky enters the matchup with a 48-10 record and has won each of the last 21 contests. A win over the Wildcats would be the first since 2010.

Make sure to watch the postgame press conference after the volleyball game on WarEagle+.

🔼 Spring Forward, Fall Back. As the 2024 season of Auburn gymnastics kicks off in January, it’s time to get to know the 10 newcomers to the squad. Next up is freshman Julianne Huff!

Here are some hot takes on Huff’s life before Auburn:

Five-time Development Program National Championship qualifier … Took third on floor at the 2023 meet … Finished second in the all-around, vault, and floor at the 2022 meet and came in third in the all-around in 2021 … Competed at the 2023 Nastia Liukin Cup … Three-time Region 8 Level 10 All-Around Champion … 2023 Region 8 Level 10 Beam Champion and runner-up on vault, floor and all-around

Some other quick hits on Huff:

• Why Auburn? “I have been an Auburn fan my whole life, but I didn't always know I was coming here. Everyone is so welcoming and supportive here. It was the only school where I truly felt like everyone wanted the best for me."

• Favorite Event—Floor

• Most Looking Forward to at Auburn: "I'm looking forward to my first meet in Neville Arena. Ever since I committed to Auburn, I have dreamed of my first meet here.”

• On the Bucket List: "Getting a 10.0 on floor is at the top of my bucket list."

Plenty more Brew headlines to make your day ⏬

⛹🏾‍♂️ Holiday season? More like hoops season. ⛹🏼‍♀️

🏀 Coach Bruce Pearl takes us way back in hoops history.

🏈 Not one, but two, Auburn football players landed on this week’s list of Best Defensive Players in the SEC.

🐎 Another Auburn Equestrian meet week ahead with events on Friday and Saturday.

⛳️ Auburn men’s golf gives a nod to Tigers hoops.

⚾️ Auburn baseball squads are set—are you team blue or team orange?

🏐 Make sure to pack Neville Arena for the big game against No. 13 Kentucky!

⚽️ Thank you, Auburn seniors—War Eagle!

👀 Coach BP is getting major props online for the Auburn hoops schedule.

🎟 Going to tonight’s volleyball game against Kentucky? Don’t forget to sign up for the raffle for two Iron Bowl tickets!

🔼 Now, Onto Neville. The only SEC team to tip off the season against a ranked opponent, Auburn led No. 20 Baylor for most of the game until the Bears took control down the stretch to defeat the Tigers 88-82 Tuesday at Sanford Pentagon.

In his Auburn debut, freshman point guard Aden Holloway led the Tigers with 19 points and six assists. Johni Broome scored 16 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Denver Jones added 13 in his first Auburn game.

Auburn forced 11 turnovers in the half and blocked five shots, leading to a 10-2 lead in fastbreak points and a 14-6 edge in points off turnovers. Cardwell finished with half of Auburn's 10 blocked shots.

Unfortunately, Baylor outrebounded the Tigers 21-16 in the half, including a 9-4 advantage in offensive rebounds and outscored Auburn 6-2 in second-chance points. Auburn outrebounded Baylor in the second half to even that category at 38-38.

The Tigers (0-1) play their home opener Friday at 7 p.m. CT vs. Southeastern Louisiana at Neville Arena in the Tipoff on The Plains.

🎁 BIG BUCK CHALLENGE

Alabama is known for its deep-rooted traditions, and this challenge combines two beloved pastimes. As dedicated fans of Auburn and Alabama, you can make memories both in the great outdoors and at the game.

Join the Big Buck Challenge presented by Outdoor Alabama, The Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources, and upload a photo of you and your harvested buck from this season or seasons past, and you might just snag two tickets to the 2023 Iron Bowl or the 2024 Alabama vs. Auburn basketball game, played right at your favorite school's location.

🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

No Mental Blocks. With the big game against Kentucky tonight, today’s trivia turns to Tigers volleyball and this team’s amazing stats on blocks.

The team currently has 2.53 blocks per set. So here’s the question—where does that number put them in the rankings in the SEC?

Think you know the answer? Scroll to the bottom to find out!

🐅 ONE BIG THING

Home-Court Advantage. We’ve already got the Dub under our belts for Monday’s WBB game, but there’s still a full list of events ahead of us for this week on The Plains. War Eagle!

🎁 THE ULTIMATE GIVEAWAY

Calling all Auburn fans! The Diamonds Direct Ultimate Fan Giveaway starts now and runs through Nov. 17. Enter for your chance to win two tickets to the Auburn vs. Alabama game, pregame hospitality passes, sideline passes, fan gear, and a $250 Diamonds Direct gift certificate.

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📅 THE WEEK AHEAD

Wednesday 11/8

🏐 Volleyball vs. Kentucky @ 6:30 p.m. CT SECN+ | Live Video | Live Audio | Live Stats

Thursday 11/9

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Louisiana @ 7:00 p.m. CT on SECN+ | Live Stats 

Friday 11/10

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Southeastern Louisiana @ 7:00 p.m. CT on SECN+ | Live Audio | Live Stats 

⚽️ Women’s Soccer NCAA Tournament | Live Stats

👟 Women’s Cross Country/Track @NCAA South Regionals 6k @ 7:30 a.m. CT. | Live Stats 

💨 Men’s Cross Country/Track @NCAA South Regionals 10k @ 8:30 a.m. CT. | Live Stats 

🐎 Equestrian @ Texas A&M @ 1:00 p.m. CT

Saturday 11/11

⚽️ Women’s Soccer NCAA Tournament | Live Stats

🐎 Equestrian @ SMU @ 10:00 a.m. CT

🏈 Football @ Arkansas @ 3:00 p.m. CT SEC Network | Live Audio

Sunday 11/12

⚽️ Women’s Soccer NCAA Tournament | Live Stats

🏐 Volleyball @ Missouri @ 3:00 p.m. CT SECN+ | Live Video 

🏀 Women’s Basketball @ Rutgers @ 4:00 p.m. CT on Big Ten Network 

🐅 Click here to view the entire Auburn Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Second place

As a team, the Tigers' 2.53 blocks per set currently puts them second in the SEC—beaten only by the Gamecocks with their average of 2.86 a set—and No. 32 in the nation. Auburn also ranks second in the SEC total blocks (233).

🐅 Have a great Wednesday, y’all!