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Auburn QB Payton Thorne returns for Year 2 surrounded by a more talented supporting cast

By JOHN ZENOR AP Sports Writer The Auburn Tigers are banking on a better season from quarterback Payton Thorne, and they’ve certainly surrounded him with more talented playmakers. Thorne’s pedestrian passing numbers, lack of consistent targets and sometimes poor pass protection helped send the Tigers to their third straight losing record last season. The Michigan State transfer now has a full…

AUM set to add Women’s Golf in 2025

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The War Hawks and Director of Athletics Erik Maas have announced that Auburn University at Montgomery plans to add Women’s Golf in 2025. “We are thrilled to be adding women’s golf to our athletic department at AUM,” said Dr. Carl Stockton, Chancellor of Auburn University at Montgomery. “We are excited to offer additional opportunities for female student-athletes to compete as…