Auburn rallies late but falls to Florida in SEC opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Auburn made a strong late push against Florida but ultimately lost 44-39 in their SEC opener on September 20, 2026. After a sluggish first half and trailing by 17 points twice, Auburn fought back, outscoring Florida 14-3 in the final minutes. The team improved its performance in the second half and committed only one penalty after halftime. Auburn will host Vanderbilt next Saturday, looking to rebound from this setback.
- •Auburn scored 14 points in the final 6:20 of the game.
- •The Tigers committed four penalties in the first quarter.
- •Auburn tied the game at 17-17 during the second half.
- •The Tigers gained 237 yards of offense in the last 30 minutes.
- •Auburn will host Vanderbilt next Saturday at 3:15 p.m. CT.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Why Auburn's late fight vs Florida points to a bright season
"Despite a tough loss to Florida, Auburn's family culture will keep them fighting this season.
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