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Alex Golesh takes responsibility after Auburn loses to Florida, 44-39

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Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Alex Golesh takes responsibility after Auburn loses to Florida, 44-39
Summary

Auburn football faced its first loss under coach Alex Golesh, falling to Florida 44-39 on September 19. Golesh acknowledged his role in the defeat, stating, "It's my program. They're my players. I lost today, and I own it." Florida capitalized on Auburn's defensive lapses, scoring 17 unanswered points at a pivotal moment, which Golesh highlighted as critical. With the loss being Auburn's first to Florida at Jordan-Hare Stadium in 25 years, the team will look to regroup for future games.

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  • •Auburn lost to Florida 44-39 on September 19.
  • •Golesh emphasized ownership of the loss in postgame comments.
  • •Florida executed 12 explosive plays totaling 315 yards.
  • •This was Auburn's first home loss to Florida in 25 years.
  • •Next, Auburn aims to rebound from this defeat in upcoming games.
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  • 4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Alex Golesh takes blame after Auburn football's loss to Florida: 'I own it'
What they're saying
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"It's my program. They're my players. I lost today, and I own it." Here's a look at what Alex Golesh said following Auburn football's loss to Florida.

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