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Auburn football faces Florida Gators in SEC opener this Saturday

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:01 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Auburn football faces Florida Gators in SEC opener this Saturday
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 11:01 AMYahoo Sports — Going behind enemy lines ahead of Florida vs Auburn in SEC opener
  • 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — 'Behind Enemy Lines' Auburn-Florida preview with Gators Wire
What they're saying
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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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Gators Wire goes behind enemy lines with Auburn Wire for a look at how one Tigers expert sees things going down in the SEC opener this Saturday.

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