Auburn football ends SEC home game losing streak against Vanderbilt

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Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Auburn football ends SEC home game losing streak against Vanderbilt
Summary

Auburn football secured a 21-15 victory over Vanderbilt on September 26, ending an SEC home game losing streak that had lasted nearly two years. The win marks head coach Alex Golesh's first SEC victory, with Auburn's previous home win in the conference occurring on November 23, 2024, against Texas A&M. The team's struggles at Jordan-Hare Stadium under former coach Hugh Freeze included a disappointing 3-11 record in SEC home games. Golesh noted the significance of the win for the program’s current momentum. Auburn's recent struggles have contributed to a challenging environment for success in the SEC.

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  • •Auburn beats Vanderbilt 21-15 on September 26
  • •First SEC home victory since November 2024
  • •Golesh's initial SEC win as head coach
  • •Auburn had gone 3-11 at home in SEC games under Freeze
  • •Next game for Auburn against upcoming SEC opponent
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When was Auburn football's last SEC home win before beating Vanderbilt Saturday? It had been quite a while.

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