In this week War Rapport Wednesday it’s a look at Auburn’s football past and a look at the 2025 season. The Auburn Tigers made the announcement they will retire Heisman Trophy Winner and National Championship Quarterback Cam Newton’s number.

Auburn’s newest park, the Ann Pearson Park, will celebrate its grand opening on Monday, Aug. 25. Auburn officials say the 46.9 acre park, located at 1420 Shelton Mill Road, includes 2.5 miles of shaded trails with access to a creek,

“We are profoundly grateful to Jimmy Rane and YellaWood for honoring Coach Dye and supporting Auburn Athletics in this innovative manner,” athletics director John Cohen said. “To Jimmy and to Auburn, this is so much more than a sponsorship agreement.”

Auburn football will feature a corporate sponsor on Pat Dye Field at Jordan-Hare Stadium in 2025. Auburn alum and billionaire Jimmy Rane’s company, YellaWood, will serve as the sponsor. Rane leads Great Southern Wood,

Auburn residents will soon see sharp increases in their garbage collection bills — with some fees nearly doubling — when new solid waste rates take effect Oct. 1. Monthly curbside collection will rise 36%,

ESPN released its preseason list of the top 100 players in college football ahead of the 2025 season, and two Auburn Tigers found their way onto the list. Georgia Tech transfer wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr snuck onto the list at No.

The defensive tackle's unique journey through three levels of college football has prepared him for his final season with the Tigers after a successful stint at Florida A&M.