
Auburn Tigers Gear Up for Week 2 Clash with Southern Miss
Auburn’s coach Alex Golesh looks ahead to Week 2, highlighting team strengths, injury updates and the challenge posed by Southern Miss’s new coach Blake Anderson
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Auburn’s coach Alex Golesh looks ahead to Week 2, highlighting team strengths, injury updates and the challenge posed by Southern Miss’s new coach Blake Anderson
After a basketball injury that broke his pelvis, wrist and vertebrae, Jacob Strand has regained full strength and is set to play in the Trojans’ pre‑season scrimmage before Thursday’s Game of the Week against Roseau.

The Baylor Bears open their 125th football season in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, facing a ranked Auburn team led by first‑year head coach Alex Golesh. With Coach Dave Aranda entering his seventh year and a revamped roster, the stage is set for a pivotal clash.
The first fall camp scrimmage for Auburn football showcased a blend of veteran experience and fresh talent, with coaches praising the versatility of the defense and the progress of several offensive newcomers.

After losing six of seven starters, Auburn is reshaping its offensive line with a mix of transfers and holdovers, while key playmakers like dual‑threat quarterback Byrum Brown and a deep backfield add pressure to gel quickly.
Ahead of the September 5 neutral‑site opener against Baylor, Auburn’s football staff is navigating open guard spots, a health‑questioned left tackle, and a deep running back group, while defensive depth battles intensify.