Several Auburn football players were also nationally recognized for their play against Arkansas after earning conference players of the week

According to the Football Writers Association of America, Atkins is the third player from Auburn to earn the weekly award, and the first since 2006. He joins Quentin Groves and Junior Rosegreen as an Auburn Tiger to win the honor.

Auburn Tigers linebacker Xavier Atkins is a national award winner after his good work vs. the Arkansas Razorbacks.

Here's what Ashton Daniels said about Auburn football's starting quarterback competition, as well as his performance against Arkansas.

His commitment came after reopening his recruiting Sept. 30 following the the firing of Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman and much of the defensive staff. Slocum had committed to the Razorbacks in January. Slocum, 6-4 and 300 pounds, of Farmerville, (La.) Union Parish, chose Arkansas over Missouri, Houston, Purdue and others when he first committed.

Here's everything you need to know to watch Arkansas vs. Auburn, including TV channel and streaming options for the college football game.

The starting quarterback job for the Auburn Tigers going forward is up for grabs starting with the upcoming game