Auburn football assessing strengths and weaknesses ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 5:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
As Auburn football prepares for the 2026 season, the program faces significant uncertainty with a new coaching staff and only two returning starters. Athlon Sports highlights the quarterback unit as a strength, ranking it fifth in the SEC, with USF transfer Byrum Brown expected to lead. In contrast, the offensive line is identified as a weakness, ranked 14th among SEC programs, following the loss of key players to the NFL. Auburn’s staff aims to rebuild this crucial unit, focusing on establishing effective combinations among largely new personnel. A challenging season ahead will test the team's ability to integrate these components effectively.
- •Auburn has a new coaching staff for the 2026 season.
- •The Tigers returned only two starters from last year's roster.
- •Byrum Brown is ranked fifth among SEC quarterbacks ahead of the season.
- •Auburn's offensive line ranks last among SEC programs after significant losses.
- •The coaching staff is focused on rebuilding the offensive line with transfers and returning players.
- 5:00 PMYahoo Sports — What is Auburn football's greatest strength, weakness ahead of 2026?
"There are plenty of questions surrounding the Auburn Tigers before the 2026 season begins. Which units will make or break Auburn's season?
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