
Auburn’s Receiving Corps Faces Shakeup
Wide receiver Duke Smith will miss the 2026 season after being removed from the roster, while his brother Erick remains. The reasons are unclear, and younger players are poised to step up.
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Wide receiver Duke Smith will miss the 2026 season after being removed from the roster, while his brother Erick remains. The reasons are unclear, and younger players are poised to step up.

With a fresh coaching staff, key transfer additions, and a challenging slate of games, Auburn aims to climb from a 77th‑ranked offense and a 29th‑ranked defense to a bowl‑eligible season in 2026.

Auburn is reshaping its roster ahead of the September 26 showdown with Vanderbilt, hoping to turn a 29th‑ranked defense into a bowl‑eligible contender.

College football analyst J.D. PicKell forecasts an unbeaten start for Auburn, citing experienced talent, defensive matchups and a manageable opening slate.

Auburn’s new quarterback Byrum Brown appears at No. 17 on The Sporting News’ top 25 college football quarterbacks for the 2026 season, a testament to his dual‑threat prowess and the Tigers’ bolstered arsenal.