Auburn football faces Florida Gators in SEC opener this Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 5:20 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Auburn Tigers will host the Florida Gators in their SEC opener at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night. This marks the first meeting between the two teams since 2019 and features first-year head coaches Alex Golesh and Jon Sumrall. Golesh, previously at USF, led an upset over Florida last season, while Sumrall aims to secure Florida's return to relevance after a disappointing previous season. Both teams are working to impress their fanbases, making this matchup crucial for both programs.
- •Auburn's SEC opener takes place on September 16, 2026.
- •Jon Sumrall and Alex Golesh are first-year head coaches.
- •Florida has revitalized its offense under Buster Faulkner.
- •Gators seek to avenge last season's upset by USF.
- •Matchup represents traditional rivalry in the SEC.
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — 'Behind Enemy Lines' Auburn-Florida preview with Gators Wire
"Adam Dubbin of Gators Wire joins this week's "Behind Enemy Lines" to preview this week's SEC showdown between the Auburn Tigers and Florida Gators.
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