Good Morning, Auburn Family. When the 2023 season ended, that chapter of Auburn football ended with it. It was time to write a new book altogether. From spring practice to summer workouts to fall camp, the returning players and newcomers alike have been writing that story, one page at a time. 

On Saturday, fans will get their first look when the Tigers open the 2024 season against Alabama A&M in a sold-out Jordan-Hare Stadium for Kickoff on The Plains. 

“We’ve been writing some of this book, and now people get to start reading it Saturday,” head coach Hugh Freeze told his team this week.

“It's different than last year for sure,” added quarterback Payton Thorne. “You kind of look around, and you feel the energy in the building. You feel the confidence that the guys and our coaches have right now. It’s encouraging.”

Go here to read “The Opening Drive.”

We’ve got quite a bit mixed in with your Brew today. Check it out below!

🏐 Be in the know on parking as we head into our first weekend of volleyball
🏈 Got your orange drip for Saturday’s opener? We’ve shared ideas below!
🐅 And much, much more!

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Auburn Access: Champ Anthony Interview
Junior safety Champ Anthony sits down with Andy Burcham to preview Kickoff on The Plains.

🔼 Cage Match. For the first time this season, No. 13 Auburn soccer takes its unbeaten streak on the road as the Tigers face South Alabama tonight at 7 p.m. CT. This match at “The Cage” is free and open to the public.

It will be the 16^th meeting between the Tigers and Jaguars, with Auburn holding the commanding 14-1-0 advantage over the previous 15 matchups.

Auburn rides the high of a 2-0 weekend into this evening’s contest. The Tigers netted nine while surrendering zero in a 6-0 win over Southern Miss and a 3-0 win against Coastal Carolina. It is just the third time in program history, and the first since 2015, that Auburn has begun the year with three straight shutout victories.

🔼 Fielding Opportunities. Men’s 👆🏼 and women’s 👇🏼 preseason rankings came in for Auburn Track & Field, and we’d have to say the future is looking bright.

🔼 Serving Up Valuable Info. It's a busy weekend on campus between Kickoff on The Plains and the first weekend of Auburn volleyball. Auburn Athletics asks that fans prepare by paying attention to the weekend parking information below. 

Friday, August 30
Fans looking to attend each of the four volleyball matches at Neville Arena are encouraged to park in the Neville Arena lot. Additional parking is available in the Campus Safety lot. 

Due to the football game, the Coliseum lot is unavailable on Friday and Saturday. 

Saturday, August 31
Parking for volleyball fans will only be available in the Campus Safety lot beginning at 8 a.m. CT. Access to the lot will close at 1:45 p.m. CT and will be clear of all volleyball fans one hour after the conclusion of Auburn’s match against Wofford. 

Due to the football game, the Coliseum lot is unavailable on Friday and Saturday. 

🔼  Like Clockwork, Orange. Don’t have your orange yet? We’ve got you covered! Stop by the Team Shop or go here and get yours today!

🔼 Open to Winning. Good luck to our alums in the US Open! Tim Puetz started his run in men’s doubles yesterday and mixed doubles today, while Andreas Mies will compete in men’s doubles today.

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Thursday, Aug. 29
⚽️ Soccer @ South Alabama @ 7 p.m. CT | Watch | Live Stats

Friday, Aug. 30
🏐 Volleyball vs. North Alabama - War Eagle Invitational @ 10 a.m. CT SECN+ | Live Stats
👟 Cross Country/Track @ Foothills Invitational @ 5:45 p.m. CT
🏐 Volleyball vs. Georgia Southern - War Eagle Invitational @ 7 p.m. CT SECN+ | Live Stats

Saturday, Aug. 31
🏐 Volleyball vs. Wofford - War Eagle Invitational/Serves Up Tailgate @ 1 p.m. CT SECN+ | Live Stats
🏈 Kickoff on The Plains vs. Alabama A&M @ 6:30 p.m. CT ESPN+/SECN+ | Wear Orange | Reserve Your Tailgate | SEATGEEK

Sunday, Sept. 1
⚽️ Soccer vs. App State @ 1 p.m. CT

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🎉TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: The 2004 Auburn Tigers football team compiled a record of 13–0, winning the Southeastern Conference championship and finishing the season ranked #2 in both the AP and Coaches' Poll (despite a #17 AP Poll ranking at the beginning of the season).

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the undefeated and Southeastern Conference Champion 2004 Auburn football team, Auburn Athletics will have a reunion the first weekend in November when the Tigers host Vanderbilt.

The reunion weekend, which will be for 2004 players, coaches and support staff, will include an evening event on Friday, Nov. 1, and a pregame tailgate on Saturday, Nov. 2.

🐅 Happy Thursday, y’all!