Alex Golesh kicks off coaching tenure as Auburn faces Baylor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 5:14 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Auburn head coach Alex Golesh will debut on September 5 in the Aflac Kickoff Game against Baylor at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Golesh previously coached at USF, where he lost his first game. Auburn has struggled recently, experiencing seven losses each of the last four seasons. Auburn's last five head coaches experienced mixed success in their initial games, with Hugh Freeze recording a decisive 59-14 win over UMass last year.
- •Golesh starts his tenure on September 5 against Baylor.
- •Previous coach Freeze had a 59-14 win in his first game.
- •Auburn has lost seven games in each of the last four seasons.
- •Golesh hopes to build on a difficult start at USF.
- 5:14 PMYahoo Sports — How Auburn's last five head coaches fared in their first game
"Alex Golesh hopes to start his tenure as Auburn football's head coach with a win. Is history on his side?
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