The 2026 SEC Media Days will unfold in Tampa, Florida, from July 20 through July 23, and Auburn University is slated to take the stage on July 21, with a scheduled session running from 9 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. Eastern Time.
Auburn's SEC Media Days Lineup
Seniors Champ Anthony, Byrum Brown, and Alex McPherson will represent the Tigers, each bringing a distinct storyline to the event. Anthony is returning from a season‑ending leg injury that sidelined him in 2025, yet he remains a vocal leader and was named team captain before the setback.
Brown arrives as a highly touted transfer who posted 3,158 passing yards and 28 touchdowns in his junior year at South Florida, bringing a fresh offensive perspective that has generated considerable buzz among analysts.
McPherson, who battled ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease throughout the previous season, earned the Capital One Orange Bowl‑FWAA Courage Award for his perseverance, underscoring the personal challenges that can accompany collegiate athletics.
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey is expected to attend the proceedings, adding a layer of institutional significance to the gathering of coaches, media and fans.
The convergence of injury comebacks, transfer impact and award‑winning resilience promises to make Auburn’s appearance a focal point of the conference’s summer media circuit, drawing attention from supporters across the nation.