Auburn fails to maintain momentum in loss against Florida
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 6:41 AM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Auburn football lost 44-39 to Florida in their SEC opener on September 21, 2026. The game was tied at 17 until Florida scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter, leading to a significant deficit for Auburn. Despite a late rally, with 14 points in the final minutes, Auburn could not overcome their earlier mistakes. Defensively, Auburn struggled against Florida's running game, allowing 262 rushing yards and failing to secure critical stops during key moments.
- •Florida scored 17 unanswered points in the third quarter.
- •Auburn had a slow start, recording minus-3 yards in the first quarter.
- •Auburn scored 39 points but could not secure a win.
- •Florida converted all three of its fourth-down attempts.
- •Auburn finished with 66 offensive plays compared to Florida's 76.
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"Auburn football's 44-39 loss to Florida turned on a disastrous third quarter as the Gators scored 17 unanswered points after a 17-17 tie. Alex Golesh's Tigers showed fight behind Byrum Brown, but offensive struggles and defensive breakdowns proved costly in their SEC opener.
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