Despite entering this matchup as a 25-point favorite, Auburn could not get productive on either side of the ball. The sole Auburn touchdown was a pass from Payton Thorne to Rivaldo Fairweather.
The September 11th meeting for the Auburn University Board of Trustees.
Auburn opened the Alex Golesh era with a statement — and a scare — as the Tigers held off Baylor 17-16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Tigers opened the 2026 season with a win in Atlanta, holding off a late Baylor comeback to move to 1-0. Byrum Brown threw for 259 yards, Jeremiah Cobb rushed for a touchdown, and Eric Winters sealed the victory with a game-saving stop on Baylor’s failed two-point attempt. Find out more from our reporter, Vivian Kennell Read more with Micah Farmer on the Eagle Eye website: https://www.eagleeyeauburn.com/article/2026/09/tigers-hold-off-late-charge-from-bears-first-win-under-golesh #football #auburn #baylor #eagleeyetv #alexgolesh #byrumbrown #AFLACKickoff
Auburn arrives at Mercedes-Benz Stadium ahead of their season opener against Baylor. #collegefootball #auburn #baylor #eagleeyetv #wareagle
