Auburn football aims for bowl bid under coach Alex Golesh in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Auburn football fans have high hopes as Alex Golesh begins his tenure as head coach. Analyst JD PicKell predicts a 7-5 record for the Tigers, who could qualify for a bowl game for the first time since 2023. Auburn is expected to secure wins against teams perceived as inferior, while dropping games to top contenders. The season opener is against Baylor, followed by matches against Southern Miss, Florida, and Vanderbilt. PicKell anticipates that Auburn's final game of the season will end against Alabama.
- •JD PicKell predicts Auburn will finish the season at 7-5.
- •Auburn’s first four games include Baylor, Southern Miss, Florida, and Vanderbilt.
- •Key matchups include games against LSU and Mississippi State.
- •The Tigers last qualified for a bowl in 2023, facing Maryland.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — CFP analyst predicts hot start, bowl bid for Auburn football in 2026
"Auburn fans are hungry for success in year one under Alex Golesh. One analyst believes those dreams will come true.
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