Auburn football defeats Baylor in season opener at Atlanta

Auburn opened its football season with a 17-16 win against Baylor on September 5 in Atlanta. Quarterback Byrum Brown played 76 snaps in the victory, while running back Jeremiah Cobb led the backfield with 44 snaps and 53 rushing yards. The offensive line allowed multiple pressures throughout the contest, including five from center Cole Best. On the defensive side, linebackers Xavier Atkins and Elijah Melendez anchored the unit with 88 and 78 snaps respectively, with Melendez recording seven solo stops. The game marked a narrow, one-score result to begin the team's schedule.

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