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Auburn defeats Baylor 17-16 in the Aflac Kickoff Game

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Auburn defeats Baylor 17-16 in the Aflac Kickoff Game

Summary

Auburn secured a 17-16 victory over Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game, marking the first win for head coach Alex Golesh. Quarterback Byrum Brown led the Tigers with 259 passing yards and an 11-yard rushing touchdown with 3:21 remaining to break the deadlock. Despite the win, the Auburn offense struggled with three interceptions and allowed five sacks. Defensively, Eric Winters recorded 11 tackles, two tackles for loss, and a forced fumble to preserve the lead. Auburn now moves to 1-0 on the season and prepares for a home game against Southern Miss next week before beginning SEC play against the Florida Gators.

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•Auburn defeated Baylor 17-16 in the Aflac Kickoff Game.
•Byrum Brown threw for 259 yards and scored the game-winning touchdown.
•Eric Winters recorded 11 tackles and a forced fumble for the Tigers.
•Auburn surrendered five sacks and 11 tackles for loss in the contest.
•The Tigers host Southern Miss in their next game on September 12.

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Auburn Wire's Phillip Jordan breaks down Alex Golesh's ugly, but clutch first win as Auburn's head coach in this week's "Jordan's Review."
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