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Auburn names five captains for SEC opener against Florida

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 5:43 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

Auburn names five captains for SEC opener against Florida

Summary

Auburn football announced its captains for the upcoming SEC matchup against Florida, scheduled for September 19 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Returning captains include quarterback Byrum Brown and linebacker Elijah Melendez, while tight end Jake Johnson, defensive lineman Cody Sigler, and kicker Alex McPherson join for the first time this season. Head coach Alex Golesh plans to rotate captains each week, emphasizing leadership depth. The game marks the start of conference play for both teams, featuring first-year head coaches.

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Status Watch

•Byrum Brown and Elijah Melendez return as captains for a third week.
•Jake Johnson, Cody Sigler, and Alex McPherson earn captain honors for the first time this season.
•The game will be held at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 6 PM Central Time.
•Both teams feature new head coaches this season.
•Auburn looks to build on a recent 43-8 victory over Southern Miss.

Latest Updates

5:43 AMYahoo Sports — Alex McPherson, 4 Others Earn Auburn Captain Honor Ahead of Florida Showdown

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Auburn football announces five captains for its SEC opener against Florida. Byrum Brown and Elijah Melendez return for the third straight week, joined by Jake Johnson, Cody Sigler and Alex McPherson. See how Alex Golesh's leadership selections could impact Saturday's matchup.
— Yahoo Sports

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