Auburn Tigers face rebuilding challenges ahead of Alabama matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Auburn Tigers, coached by Alex Golesh, prepare for the 2026 season opener against Alabama on November 28. After a disappointing 2025 season with a 5-7 record, Auburn faces significant roster changes. The team must adjust after losing 30 scholarship players, including key contributors to the NFL. With only three returning starters, the team relies heavily on newcomers from USF and other schools. Questions surround their offensive cohesion and defensive capabilities as they seek to improve this season.
- •Auburn finished 2025 season with a 5-7 record.
- •The team has lost 30 scholarship players, impacting depth.
- •Only three starters return for the 2026 season opener.
- •Top returnees include RB Jeremiah Cobb and LB Xavier Atkins.
- •Auburn's first game is against Alabama on November 28.
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"Hugh Freeze is gone and USF’s Alex Golesh is in. But are he and his Bulls ready for SEC football?
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