Auburn football prepares for Baylor with mock game week activities
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:10 AM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Auburn football is in the midst of its mock game week, simulating game preparations two Saturdays before its season-opener against Baylor on September 5 in Atlanta. Head coach Alex Golesh is emphasizing the importance of treating this week like a standard game week to maintain consistency. The preparation will include two days of hard practices capped off by a mock game on Saturday. Additionally, the team will host 'Victory Day' on Sunday, engaging individuals with disabilities at Jordan-Hare Stadium, providing a break before the season begins.
- •Auburn's season-opener against Baylor is set for September 5.
- •Mock game week involves simulated game day activities.
- •Golesh stresses treating the mock week like a real game week.
- •Team scheduled to hold 'Victory Day' for individuals with disabilities.
- •Preparation includes two hard practice days and a mock game.
- 9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Here's what Alex Golesh wants to see from Auburn football's mock game week
"Still two Saturdays from its season, Auburn football's spending this week in full dress rehearsal, simulating an actual week of game preparation.
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