Auburn stops Baylor at goal line to secure win in Atlanta
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 12:20 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Auburn defeated Baylor in a closely contested football game in Atlanta on Saturday. With nine seconds remaining in the contest, Baylor attempted a two-point conversion to secure a win rather than playing for overtime. Quarterback DJ Lagway threw a pass intended for Matthew Klopfenstein, but Auburn safety Eric Winters tackled him at the goal line to prevent the score. The result marked a successful debut for new Auburn coach Alex Golesh. Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown recorded three interceptions in the victory, while Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway was also responsible for two turnovers during the match. ESPN announcer Joe Tessitore called the final defensive stand as Auburn preserved the lead through the closing seconds of the game.
- •Auburn stopped a two-point conversion attempt by Baylor with nine seconds left.
- •Eric Winters recorded the game-deciding tackle at the goal line.
- •Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown threw three interceptions in the win.
- •DJ Lagway committed two turnovers for Baylor during the game.
- •Alex Golesh earned his first win as head coach of Auburn.
- 12:20 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Tessitore went wild in iconic call of Auburn-Baylor
"Auburn and Baylor treated us to the wildest ending in Week 1 so far, and Joe Tessitore couldn't believe his eyes.
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