Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins sidelined for game against Georgia
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 5:47 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026
Auburn football linebacker Xavier Atkins will miss the upcoming game against No. 1 Georgia this weekend, as announced by head coach Alex Golesh on October 12. Atkins, who has had a strong season with notable statistics including 37 tackles and 3 sacks over five games, will be a significant absence for the Tigers. After transferring from LSU, he quickly emerged as a key player for Auburn, leading the team in tackles and tackles for loss last season. His absence could impact Auburn's defensive strategy as they face a top-ranked opponent.
- •Xavier Atkins will not play against Georgia this weekend.
- •He has made 37 tackles and 3 sacks this season.
- •Atkins transferred to Auburn from LSU before the last season.
- •He was the team's leading tackler in 2025 with 84 tackles.
- •Auburn faces No. 1 Georgia in an important matchup.
- 6:39 PMESPN NCAAF — Auburn LB Atkins 'won't be available' vs. Georgia, says Golesh
- 5:35 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn suspends All-American linebacker Xavier Atkins for Georgia game
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn football LB Xavier Atkins won't play against Georgia
"Auburn LB Xavier Atkins, a popular preseason All-America pick, "won't be available" for Saturday's game vs. No. 1 Georgia, according to coach Alex Golesh.
"Auburn football will be without linebacker Xavier Atkins against Georgia this weekend, head coach Alex Golesh said Monday.
"The Auburn Tigers have suspended All-American linebacker Xavier Atkins ahead of their game against the Georgia Bulldogs.
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External links- ESPN NCAAFOct 12, 2026, 6:39 PMAuburn LB Atkins 'won't be available' vs. Georgia, says Golesh
Auburn LB Xavier Atkins, a popular preseason All-America pick, "won't be available" for Saturday's game vs. No. 1 Georgia, according to coach Alex Golesh.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:35 PMAuburn suspends All-American linebacker Xavier Atkins for Georgia game
The Auburn Tigers have suspended All-American linebacker Xavier Atkins ahead of their game against the Georgia Bulldogs.
- Yahoo SportsOct 12, 2026, 5:06 PMAuburn football LB Xavier Atkins won't play against Georgia
Auburn football will be without linebacker Xavier Atkins against Georgia this weekend, head coach Alex Golesh said Monday.
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