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Rare Road Win Over a Ranked Nonconference Foe

Auburn had not defeated a ranked nonconference opponent on the road in 30 years (Florida State in 1984), but the No. 5 Tigers got the job done Thursday night with a 20-14 victory against No. 20 Kansas State. Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin made the trip to Manhattan, Kan., and shared these images.

Auburn Tigers

The ups and downs of college football. Auburn has experienced it all the last four years. In 2010, Gene Chizik guided the Tigers to a 14-0 season and BCS championship. Two years later, he was fired after the Tigers went 3-9. Enter Gus Malzahn, who resurrected the program in one season. Auburn finished 12-2 and came within a whisker of beating Florida State in the BCS title game. The Tigers' trip to Kansas State on Sept. 17 promises to be one of the better nonconference games.

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A Spectacular Day for Football in College Station

Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin ventured to Aggieland on Saturday for the Southeastern Conference matchup between the Auburn Tigers and Texas A&M Aggies.

Although Kyle Field is not the biggest venue in college football, it is one of the most imposing. But it didn't bother the visiting Tigers, who held on for a 45-41 victory.

There are more photos after the jump.

Washington State Is No Match for Auburn

Wiz correspondent Greg Laughlin made the trek from Honolulu to Auburn for Saturday night's game between Washington State and the hometown Tigers. Auburn won, 31-24, in the debut for coach Gus Malzahn.

There are more photos after the jump.

Auburn

It is Gus Malzahn's job to put Auburn back together. The new coach takes over for Gene Chizik, who was ousted after a 3-9 season. It was a stunning fall for Chizik, who guided the Tigers to the BCS title in 2010. Malzahn was Chizik's offensive coordinator, but he left after the 2011 season and accepted the opening at Arkansas State.

After losing three of their first five games, including defeats at Oregon and Nebraska, the Red Wolves won their last eight. Meanwhile, Auburn was in freefall, going winless in Southeastern Conference play and beating only Louisiana Monroe, New Mexico State and Alabama A&M.

With rival Alabama headed for its third BCS title in the Nick Saban era, Auburn officials had seen enough. Chizik was let go and the call was made to Malzahn.

Thanks to Tyler.

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