Overview
- Anthony was listed as out on the initial SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report for Saturday's game in Nashville, with multiple outlets reporting he is expected to miss the final three regular-season games.
- Interim coach DJ Durkin described Anthony's status as day to day and said veteran Jahquez Robinson and freshman AnQuon Fegans are set to fill the safety role.
- Thursday's updated report moved linebacker Elijah Melendez and kicker Connor Gibbs to probable, while tight end Brandon Frazier and defensive lineman Jourdin Crawford remained questionable.
- Auburn's other confirmed outs for Vanderbilt include wide receiver Horatio Fields, center Connor Lew, wide receiver Sam Turner, and cornerback Donovan Starr.
- Anthony was seen on crutches after the Kentucky loss with an injury to the same leg that ended his 2024 season, and he previously missed time this fall with a broken thumb, recording 13 tackles and one pass breakup in seven games.