Alex Golesh expects Auburn players to recover following victory against Baylor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 12:51 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Auburn secured a 17-16 win against Baylor on Saturday, September 5, in Atlanta. Despite several in-game injuries, head coach Alex Golesh stated after the match that the team expects no lingering health concerns. Edge rushers Da'Shawn Womack, Jared Smith, and CK Murray suffered potential injuries during the physical contest. Starting guards Cole Skinner and Jacob Strand also exited the field late in the fourth quarter during a critical drive. Golesh indicated that players were prepared to return to the game if needed, noting that the squad remains in a good position regarding its overall health. The victory allows the team to look ahead with a largely intact roster following the narrow non-conference result.
- •Auburn defeated Baylor 17-16 on September 5 in Atlanta.
- •Head coach Alex Golesh does not expect long-term injury issues.
- •Da'Shawn Womack, Jared Smith, and CK Murray dealt with injuries.
- •Guards Cole Skinner and Jacob Strand exited late in the game.
- 12:51 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Golesh says Auburn football should be OK health-wise after Baylor win
"Here's what Alex Golesh said regarding Auburn football's health, and more than one in-game injury, following the Tigers' win against Baylor.
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