Auburn aiming to upset Florida in SEC opener after strong start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:58 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Auburn hosts Florida in their SEC opener on September 19, 2026, with The Athletic predicting a narrow victory for the Tigers, 28-27. Florida enters as a 2.5-point favorite, having started the season strongly. Key player Jadan Baugh faces Auburn's formidable run defense, which has not allowed a rushing touchdown yet. Florida's quarterback Aaron Philo has been effective, but pressure may mount if Baugh is contained. This matchup will mark the Gators' first SEC road game of the season.
- •Florida is 2.5-point favorite against Auburn.
- •Jadan Baugh leads with 296 rushing yards and five touchdowns.
- •Auburn's run defense has yet to allow a rushing touchdown this season.
- •Aaron Philo has performed well for Florida as quarterback.
- •The match takes place at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
- 12:58 PMYahoo Sports — The Athletic predicts upset in Florida's SEC opener against Auburn
"Florida enters Saturday as a road favorite, but The Athletic predicts Auburn will hand the Gators their first loss of the season.
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