Auburn running back Damari Alston no longer with the team, per Hugh Freeze

Jeff Hauser

Auburn running back Damari Alston no longer with the team, per Hugh Freeze image

Auburn running back Damari Alston is no longer with the team, Hugh Freeze confirmed on Monday. 

The Atlanta, GA native only appeared in 4 games this season and will use a redshirt year at his next stop. He dealt with a shoulder injury early in the season, missing games against Ball State and South Alabama. 

"He failed to meet the expectations and standards of our program," Freeze said about Alston. "We love him, wish him the best, but that's where it's at."

Alston had 32 carries for 128 yards and a touchdown thus far in 2025. The shoulder injury allowed Jeremiah Cobb to take the starting job. He rushed for 240 yards and three touchdowns in Alston's absence.

Auburn lost a tough game against No. 9 Georgia 20-10 on Saturday night. They'll look to reboot at home and face No. 16 Missouri this week.

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Jeff Hauser

Jeff Hauser is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He has over twenty years of experience and is a two-time Emmy Award winner, Heisman Trophy and Biletnikoff Award voter. Among the events he has covered are the Super Bowl, College Football Playoff, World Series, World Cup, and WBC Boxing. Hauser is a regular guest on FOX Sports and ESPN Radio. He previously wrote for Sports Illustrated, SB Nation and Athlon Sports.