Auburn faces challenging October schedule under coach Alex Golesh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 5:43 AM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
Auburn football begins a critical October with four consecutive matches against AP Top 25 teams, starting on October 3 against Tennessee. After a 3-1 September, this stretch poses significant challenges, including road games at Tennessee and Georgia, and home matches against LSU and Ole Miss. Success in October could solidify the team's identity and bowl eligibility prospects. The team aims for at least one victory to maintain momentum from the previous month.
- •Auburn is 3-1 after September games.
- •Upcoming matches include Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, and Ole Miss.
- •Tennessee's quarterback status is uncertain following an injury.
- •Georgia has defeated Auburn in the last nine matchups.
- •Auburn seeks at least one win during this October stretch.
- 5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Auburn's Brutal October Stretch Could Define Alex Golesh's First Season
"Auburn football enters a brutal October under Alex Golesh with four straight AP Top 25 opponents: Tennessee, Georgia, LSU and Ole Miss. After a 3-1 September, the Tigers face three road games in a stretch that could define their 2026 season and bowl hopes.
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