Auburn faces Baylor in college football season opener at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:33 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Auburn meets Baylor on Saturday, September 5, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to open the college football season. The game is scheduled for a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff and will be broadcast on ABC. This matchup follows a previous meeting in 2025, when Auburn secured a 38-24 victory against the Bears. Auburn enters the contest under the leadership of head coach Alex Golesh, while Baylor features transfer quarterback DJ Lagway. Neither program appeared in the preseason Top 25 rankings, though Auburn received votes in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Ticket prices for the game currently start at $94, with premium lower-level options available for $168.
- •Auburn plays Baylor on September 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
- •Kickoff for the non-conference game is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on ABC.
- •Auburn defeated Baylor 38-24 during their last meeting in 2025.
- •Transfer quarterback DJ Lagway leads the Baylor offense.
- •Tickets for the matchup are available starting at $94.
- 3:22 AMYahoo Sports — Baylor opens season with Auburn rematch in Atlanta
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn opens against Baylor at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta—shop tickets
"WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Week 1 of the college football season has finally arrived, and Baylor is set to open the season with a familiar opponent. The Bears will travel to Atlanta on September 5th, to face Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, marking the second consecutive season the teams have met in their season opener. […]
"Auburn and Baylor meet Saturday, Sept. 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Here's everything you need to know in order to get tickets.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 1, 2026, 3:22 AMBaylor opens season with Auburn rematch in Atlanta
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — Week 1 of the college football season has finally arrived, and Baylor is set to open the season with a familiar opponent. The Bears will travel to Atlanta on September 5th, to face Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, marking the second consecutive season the teams have met in their season opener. […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:40 PMAuburn opens against Baylor at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta—shop tickets
Auburn and Baylor meet Saturday, Sept. 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Here's everything you need to know in order to get tickets.
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