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Auburn football evaluates offensive errors following narrow season-opening victory against Baylor

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Last updated Sep 7, 2026

Auburn football evaluates offensive errors following narrow season-opening victory against Baylor

Summary

Auburn defeated Baylor 17-16 in a season-opening game held last weekend. Despite the win, Auburn head coach Alex Golesh and offensive coordinator Joel Gordon expressed concern regarding the team's inconsistent execution. The offense struggled to maintain rhythm throughout much of the contest, with Golesh noting that players frequently committed different errors on consecutive plays. Baylor ran 99 plays compared to Auburn's 76 and recorded five sacks against an experienced Auburn offensive line. Coaches attributed these mistakes to early-season uncertainty, yet described the missed assignments as excessive. The team now turns its attention to a game against Southern Miss.

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By the Numbers

•Auburn defeated Baylor 17-16 in their season opener.
•Baylor out-gained Auburn 436 yards to 389 in the game.
•The Baylor defense recorded five sacks against the Auburn offensive line.
•Auburn will face Southern Miss in its second game of the season.

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8:51 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn football's mistakes weren't atypical in Week 1. It was still 'too many'

What they're saying

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Joel Gordon said Auburn football's missed assignments against Baylor were "on par" for a season-opener. "Which is too many," he said. "Way too many."
— Yahoo Sports

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