2019 Auburn Tigers football team
The 2019 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Tigers played their home games at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by seventh-year head coach Gus Malzahn. Previous season. The Tigers finished the 2018 season 8–5, 3–5. They were invited to the Music City Bowl where they defeated Purdue 63–14 to become the Music City Bowl champions. Offseason. Offseason departures. Three Auburn players with remaining eligibility declared early for the  2019 NFL Draft. In addition, 17 seniors from the 2018 team graduated. Recruits. The Tigers signed a total of 21 recruits. Returning starters. Offense Defense Special Teams Spring game. The A-Day spring game was held on Saturday, April 13. The Orange Team (first team) defeated the Blue Team (second team) 28–10. Both quarterbacks competing for the starting position, Bo Nix and Joey Gatewood, had strong performances. Wide receiver Seth Williams was named Offensive MVP, Derrick Brown was named Defensive MVP, and Anders Carlson was named Special Teams MVP. Preseason. SEC media poll. The SEC media poll was released on  July 19, 2019 with the Tigers predicted to finish in fourth place in the West Division. Preseason All-SEC teams. The Tigers had eight players selected to the preseason all-SEC teams. Offense "1st team" Prince Tega Wanogho – OL "3rd team" JaTarvious Whitlow – RB Defense "1st team" Derrick Brown – DL "2nd team" Nick Coe – DL Marlon Davidson – DL "3rd team" Daniel Thomas - DB Specialists "2nd team" Anders Carlson - K "3rd team" Arryn Siposs - P