- Auburn linebacker Xavier Atkins announced he’s leaving the program and plans to enter the transfer portal; the school has removed him from its roster.
- He sat out last week’s upset of then‑No. 1 Georgia for undisclosed reasons and says he’s focusing on his health, family and finishing the semester.
- Atkins was a 2025 second‑team All‑American; Auburn will likely rely more on Bryce Deas, De’Marcus Riddick and Elijah Melendez in his absence.
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