Auburn Tigers lose to Florida Gators 44-39 in SEC opener
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Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Auburn football was defeated by Florida 44-39 in their SEC opener on Saturday. The Tigers struggled early, recording negative offensive yards in the first quarter but rallied to tie the game at 17-17 late in the first half. In the second half, they overcame multiple 17-point deficits, scoring two touchdowns late but falling short. Linebacker Elijah Melendez led the team in tackles with 11, and quarterback Byrum Brown earned fan recognition as 'Tiger of the Game.'
- •Auburn had -3 yards of offense in the first quarter.
- •The team rallied to tie the score at 17-17 by halftime.
- •Elijah Melendez recorded 11 tackles, three for a loss.
- •Quarterback Byrum Brown was voted 'Tiger of the Game' by fans.
- •Auburn scored two late touchdowns but could not secure a win.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers of the Game from Auburn's 44-39 loss to Florida on Saturday
"Auburn football may have dropped its first SEC game of the season, but these players refused to quit.
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