Athlon Sports predicts Auburn football to reach bowl game in 2026
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Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Athlon Sports forecasts a return to postseason play for Auburn football in 2026, ending a two-year drought. The Tigers are predicted to compete in the Liberty Bowl against Kansas State at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in Memphis. If accurate, this would mark Auburn's first bowl appearance since their loss to Maryland in the 2023 Music City Bowl. Auburn aims to improve under new head coach Alex Golesh, following four seasons with seven or more losses. The Tigers are also historically successful against Kansas State, winning all four previous matchups.
- •Auburn's last bowl appearance was in December 2023.
- •Athlon Sports predicts Auburn vs. Kansas State in Liberty Bowl.
- •Auburn has a 4-0 all-time record against Kansas State.
- •Alex Golesh begins his tenure as Auburn's head coach in 2026.
- •Auburn aims to break a four-season streak of seven losses.
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Athlon Sports predicts Auburn football to earn a bowl bid in 2026
"Auburn has missed two-straight postseason opportunities. Athlon Sports expects the drought to end this season.
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