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Auburn dismisses linebacker Xavier Atkins, who plans to enter the…

Atkins, a 2025 second-team All-American, had thirty-seven tackles and three sacks this season; coach Alex Golesh said the suspension would stay in house.

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  1. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAuburn dismissed star linebacker Xavier Atkins late Monday, sources told ESPN, and he plans to enter the portal.

  2. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCoach Golesh said, "We'll keep it in house." Monday night, the house called ESPN.

  3. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the house has no doors? That sounds like a very open floor plan.

  4. Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCoach Golesh says, quote, "I don't have an update right now." Meanwhile, ESPN has the update, and the linebacker's forwarding address.

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