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Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins was named College Football’s Best Defender for October by On3 Sports’ Chris Low, a recognition that highlights one of

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Auburn’s Xavier Atkins named nation's 'Best Defender' for October

During the first bye week, AY took a look at opposing players who had stood out in their losses to Texas A&M. Now that we're at the second bye,

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In the new era of college football, the transfer portal has become a significant component of roster construction. Throughout the college football

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Through eight games, Xavier Atkins has been at the center of everything Auburn’s defense has done well. The sophomore linebacker transfer from LSU

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Xavier Atkins emerging as one of the SEC’s most dominant defenders

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In the new age of college football, the transfer portal has become a major piece of roster construction. Throughout the college football season, On3

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It's time for the Sooners to get rolling for the second season of SEC play. Oklahoma heads into Saturday's meeting with No. 22 Auburn in Norman with

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The NCAA transfer portal spring window opened on Dec. 9 allowing college football players to officially enter their names into the portal.   Auburn

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The winter transfer portal window closes in roughly three days. Teams playing in bowl games or the College Football Playoff will have five extra days

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Everything you need to know about new Auburn commit Xavier Atkins, a transfer linebacker from LSU, originally from Jonesboro, Louisiana.  The Atkins

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Commitment Breakdown: What Auburn is getting in LSU LB Xavier Atkins

Former LSU linebacker Xavier Atkins has committed to Auburn out of the NCAA transfer portal.  Atkins played in five games totaling 31 snaps for LSU

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LSU LB transfer Xavier Atkins commits to Auburn

LSU transfer linebacker Xavier Atkins has committed to Auburn.  Atkins, who has three years of eligibility remaining, announced his decision on

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LSU transfer linebacker Xavier Atkins took an official visit to Auburn.  Atkins, who has three years of eligibility remaining, arrived in Auburn on

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LSU transfer LB Xavier Atkins visits Auburn: 'It was great. It was awesome'

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Scouting Report: Auburn Tigers

Auburn’s Xavier Atkins named nation's 'Best Defender' for October

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Top 10 transfer portal impact players of Week 5

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Auburn Transfer Portal Target Tracker: Defense

Auburn Transfer Portal Target Tracker: Defense

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Transfer Portal Winners: Six college football teams off to a fast start

Auburn Transfer Portal Target Tracker: Defense

Auburn Transfer Portal Target Tracker: Defense

Auburn Transfer Portal Target Tracker: Defense

Auburn Transfer Portal Target Tracker: Defense

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Auburn Transfer Portal Target Tracker: Defense

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Commitment Breakdown: What Auburn is getting in LSU LB Xavier Atkins

LSU LB transfer Xavier Atkins commits to Auburn

BREAKING: LSU transfer LB Xavier Atkins commits to Auburn

LSU transfer LB Xavier Atkins visits Auburn: 'It was great. It was awesome'