Auburn football sets time and TV for home opener against Southern Miss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Auburn football's 2026 season opener against Southern Miss is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. CT on September 12. The game will air on SEC Network. This marks the 24th meeting between the two programs, with Auburn winning four consecutive matchups since 1992. Auburn pays Southern Miss $1.5 million for this game, classified as a 'buy game'. The Tigers also have a game against Baylor in Atlanta on September 5 and face Florida on September 19.
- •Game time set for 6:45 p.m. CT on Sept. 12.
- •Auburn to play Southern Miss at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
- •Southern Miss received $1.5 million for the game.
- •Auburn has won the last four meetings against Southern Miss.
- •Auburn opens the season against Baylor on Sept. 5.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Game time, TV network announced for Auburn football's home opener
"Auburn football's 2026 season opener against Southern Miss on Sept. 12 now has a start time and television network.
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