Fans, Media Pay Tribute To Former Auburn Announcer Paul Ellen

Tributes are pouring in following the death of a longtime college football announcer on Sunday morning.

Paul Ellen, the longtime announcer for the Auburn Tigers football program, has died. He was 75 years old.

The longtime college football announcer died on Thursday, following an extended battle with an illness.

"He was an outstanding broadcaster and he could do everything. He could do play-by-play in any sport, he could do color commentary, he was a fabulous host. He was a great source of history for us with the network because he had been around it and he had done it for such a long time," Auburn announcer Andy Burcham said.

The Auburn Tigers officially announced his passing this week.

"For five decades, Paul was a trusted voice of the Auburn radio broadcast team. He will forever be a part of the Auburn Family. We offer our condolences to the entire Ellen family. 🧡," the school announced.

Tributes for Paul Ellen are pouring in online

Fans are deeply saddened.

"This hurts. Besides having some legendary calls, he was one never to shy away from helping others. Praying for his family during this tough time," one wrote.

"Many core childhood memories of listening to Paul setting up the replays of Rod's calls from wins on the drive back up 280 to Birmingham. Sad day," one fan added.

"Man, this is a gut punch. Always enjoyed listening to Paul on the network. A sad day for all of Auburn," one fan added.

"Rest easy Paul. The world just lost a great one. War Eagle!" one shared.

"Like so many Auburn fans, I cannot separate some of my favorite Auburn memories from Paul Allen's voice. The postgame show was as much a part of game day as the game itself. Win or lose, hearing Paul break it all down on the drive home felt like the perfect ending to a Saturday on the Plains. An Auburn tradition has been lost, but his voice will always be part of Auburn history. War Eagle, Paul," another shared.

May he rest in peace.

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This story was originally published June 7, 2026 at 8:18 AM.