Auburn defeats Baylor 17-16 in the Aflac Kickoff Game
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Last updated Sep 7, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 1:08 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Golesh's Reaction to Auburn's Ugly Win Should Get Fans' Attention
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn's Alex Golesh delivers brutal self-evaluation after Week 1 win
- 11:02 AMYahoo Sports — Jordan's Review: It wasn't pretty, but Alex Golesh is 1-0 at Auburn
"Auburn football coach Alex Golesh took responsibility for the Tigers' offensive mistakes in a 17-16 win over Baylor, including Byrum Brown's three interceptions. Golesh's accountability offered an early look at the standard he's building in a new era at Auburn.
"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."
"Auburn head coach Alex Golesh believes he has a lot to "clean up" following the Tigers' one-point win over Baylor.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 1:08 PMAlex Golesh's Reaction to Auburn's Ugly Win Should Get Fans' Attention
Auburn football coach Alex Golesh took responsibility for the Tigers' offensive mistakes in a 17-16 win over Baylor, including Byrum Brown's three interceptions. Golesh's accountability offered an early look at the standard he's building in a new era at Auburn.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 12:01 PMAuburn's Alex Golesh delivers brutal self-evaluation after Week 1 win
Auburn head coach Alex Golesh believes he has a lot to "clean up" following the Tigers' one-point win over Baylor.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 11:02 AMJordan's Review: It wasn't pretty, but Alex Golesh is 1-0 at Auburn
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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