Mary Kate Hughes

Mary Kate Hughes

Joined: Jan 11, 2021

Mary Kate is the site expert at Fly War Eagle and has been writing about the Tigers since January 2021. An Auburn native, she grew up watching Auburn sports and can count on one hand the number of home football games she has missed since 2010. MK graduated from Auburn in 2020 with a degree in Media Studies. When she's not writing, she's probably drinking coffee, reading, binge-watching TV, or tweeting.

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) hugs Auburn Tigers forward Chaney Johnson (31) as he checks out of the game as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia State Panthers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Auburn Tigers defeated Georgia State Panthers 100-59.

Chaney Johnson rises to the occasion for Auburn basketball after Johni Broome injury

Dec 16, 2007; Oakland, CA, USA; Indianapolis Colts safety TJ Rushing (34) avoids the tackle of Oakland Raiders punter Shane Lechler (9) while returning a punt for a touchdown during the first quarter at McAfee Coliseum in Oakland, CA. Mandatory Credit: Phil Carter-Imagn Images

Auburn football to promote TJ Rushing to on-field role

Auburn Tigers forward Johni Broome (4) joins his team in the huddle after an injury as Auburn Tigers take on Georgia State Panthers at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala., on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. Auburn Tigers defeated Georgia State Panthers 100-59.

Auburn Tigers News: Johni Broome injury update, DL enters transfer portal

Sep 28, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons wide receiver Horatio Fields (5) tries to get past Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin Cajuns linebacker Caleb Kibodi (45) during the second half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Former Wake Forest wide receiver Horatio Fields commits to Auburn football

Nov 30, 2024; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Milroe (4) runs the ball against Auburn Tigers nose tackle Jalen McLeod (35) and linebacker Demarcus Riddick (16) during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Will McLelland-Imagn Images

Auburn football lands former LSU linebacker Xavier Atkins

Nov 30, 2024; Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA; Wake Forest Demon Deacons wide receiver Horatio Fields (5) makes the first touchdown catch defended by Duke Blue Devils cornerback Chandler Rivers (0) during the first half at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

Auburn football transfer wide receiver target nearing decision

Smyrna's Dallas Walker IV poses for a portrait at the Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 10, 2019.

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Auburn football adds former Texas A&M, WKU defensive tackle Dallas Walker IV

Nov 29, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Ashton Daniels (14) looks for a pass against the San Jose State Spartans in the third quarter at CEFCU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eakin Howard-Imagn Images

Quotes of Note: Auburn football transfers on committing to the Tigers

Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) throws a pass beside Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Domani Jackson (1) during a college football game between the University of Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024. Oklahoma won 24-3.

Will Auburn football take another quarterback from the transfer portal?

Sep 21, 2024; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; USC Trojans offensive lineman Mason Murphy (76) blocks against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Auburn football lands former USC offensive tackle Mason Murphy

Apr 8, 2023; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers linebackers coach Josh Aldridge celebrates with cornerback Nehemiah Pritchett (18) during the annual Auburn Spring Game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images

Auburn Tigers News: LB coach Josh Aldridge hired at ECU, edge rusher enters portal

Oct 19, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Jadarian Price (24) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Taye Seymore (7) in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Former Georgia Tech safety Taye Seymore commits to Auburn football

Kentucky tight end Khamari Anderson (82) crossed the goal line for a touchdown during the Kentucky Wildcats' Blue White scrimmage at Kroger Field on Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Kentucky. April 13, 2024

Auburn football hosts two tight end transfers over the weekend

Aug 31, 2024; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Miami (Oh) Redhawks defensive back Raion Strader (13) breaks up a pass to Northwestern Wildcats wide receiver Bryce Kirtz (17) during the first half at Lanny and Sharon Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Auburn football adds Miami Ohio cornerback Raion Strader

Nov 30, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma Sooners quarterback Jackson Arnold (11) passes against the LSU Tigers during the fourth quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Who has committed to Auburn football from the transfer portal so far?

Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) is stopped as he runs the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Conference announces 2024 All-SEC football teams