Alex Golesh previews Auburn football season opener against Baylor

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Alex Golesh previews Auburn football season opener against Baylor
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Auburn head coach Alex Golesh met with the media Monday to discuss the team's preparations for the season opener against Baylor. The game serves as the first official game-week test for Golesh in his new role at the program. During his press conference at the Woltosz Football Performance Center, Golesh acknowledged the challenges presented by the Baylor offensive system and head coach Dave Aranda. He also addressed the threat posed by Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway, emphasizing his dual-threat capabilities. The team recently completed a mock game week to finalize routines as they prepare for the matchup in Atlanta. Golesh expressed confidence in the team's current health and collective focus heading into the opening contest.

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  • Auburn plays Baylor in Atlanta to open the season.
  • Alex Golesh led his first official game-week practices at Auburn this week.
  • Golesh noted the defensive challenges posed by the Baylor air raid system.
  • Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway brings both passing and rushing threats to the matchup.
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Here are the highlights from Alex Golesh's game week press conference ahead of Week 1's action between Auburn and Baylor.

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