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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.
Auburn football’s first scrimmage under head coach Alex Golesh revealed a relatively healthy roster, with several key contributors seeing action and others inching closer to full participation.
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.
Auburn football begins its most exciting fall camp yet under new head coach Alex Golesh, aiming to end five consecutive losing seasons. Key recruits and emerging talent could shape a sustainable future for the 2026 season.
Auburn’s quarterback Byrum Brown and a deep running back stable could push the Tigers into the upper echelon of the SEC this season.
The Volunteers and the Tigers meet in a high-stakes matchup where new leadership, defensive prowess, and offensive tempo could decide the outcome.
Four Auburn players have been selected to Athlon Sports' Preseason All-SEC teams, underscoring the program's depth on both sides of the ball and setting the stage for a competitive SEC campaign.
Auburn's revamped offense centers on a powerful rushing attack, with new head coach Alex Golesh and a talent‑laden backfield expected to drive the team's success in the 2026 season.
Auburn's backfield enters the new season with a blend of proven production and fresh talent, aiming to rebuild a rushing attack that last topped 3,000 yards in 2016.
The 2026 SEC home opener pits Auburn against Tennessee in a rivalry renewed by shared coaching histories, a dynamic offensive lineup, and lingering uncertainty at Tennessee's quarterback position.
Veteran analyst Josh Pate has labeled the Auburn Tigers a dark‑horse contender for the 2026 SEC season, citing the arrival of a new head coach whose offensive pedigree could reshape the program.
A look at the top backfields and key players heading into the next college football season.
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.