Auburn defeats Baylor 17-16 in season opener at Atlanta

Auburn opened its football season with a 17-16 victory over Baylor in Atlanta. Quarterback Byrum Brown completed 26 of 35 passes for 259 yards, though he recorded three interceptions during the contest. Bryson Washington led the team in offensive grading according to Pro Football Focus, while the defense registered 19 pressures and two sacks against Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway. Despite the win, head coach Alex Golesh noted the team's performance lacked polish in several areas. The Tigers finished the game with zero dropped passes and 10 missed defensive tackles. Following the result, the team moves to a 1-0 record to start the year.

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