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Auburn football loses wide receiver Erick Smith before season opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:11 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Auburn football loses wide receiver Erick Smith before season opener
Summary

Auburn football faces a setback as wide receiver Erick Smith is no longer with the team ahead of their 2026 season opener against Baylor on September 4. Smith's absence follows the dismissal of his twin brother, Duke Smith, and the transition of Bryce Cain to defensive back. Head coach Alex Golesh stated that the team still has nine scholarship receivers and expressed confidence in their current rotation, highlighting sophomore Sam Turner as a potential breakout player. Auburn will refine their wide receiver lineup during practice in the lead-up to the game in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • •Erick Smith is no longer with Auburn ahead of the season opener.
  • •Duke Smith was dismissed from the program earlier this summer.
  • •Auburn has nine scholarship wide receivers after recent departures.
  • •Head coach Alex Golesh is confident in the receiver rotation.
  • •The season opener against Baylor is scheduled for September 4.
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  • 4:11 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn football loses WR depth ahead of the 2026 season opener
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The Auburn Tigers lose a key piece of wide receiver depth ahead of its 2026 season opener vs Baylor.

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