Faulk Out, Tigers Adapt | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn’s defense takes a major hit as sophomore linebacker J.J. Faulk, sidelined by collarbone surgery, is expected to miss the entire regular season—though a late November or December return remains possible. With his older brother Keldric now in the NFL, it marks the first time Auburn plays without a Faulk on the field. The loss compounds existing struggles at edge rusher, where both brothers and Keyron Crawford were vital. Da’Shawn Womack, Nate Johnson, and Darrion Smith will shoulder the load, but the Tigers’ defensive resilience—proven through past adversity—suggests they’ll still compete fiercely in the SEC. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00dbe6094d60fc94