Byrum Brown debuts as dual-threat quarterback for Auburn against Baylor
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Last updated Sep 5, 2026
Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown is set to showcase his rushing ability during the season-opening game against Baylor on Saturday, Sept. 5. The matchup is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Brown, who has been in non-contact protocol during preseason practices, joins the Tigers as one of five active FBS quarterbacks with a 1,000-yard rushing season. During his previous campaign, he threw for 3,158 yards and added 1,008 rushing yards. Head coach Alex Golesh previously noted the physical constraints placed on Brown to protect him during the spring and summer sessions. Teammates, including center Cole Best, anticipate Brown playing without restriction during his first appearance in a regular-season uniform for the team.
- •Auburn plays Baylor on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 2:30 p.m. CT in Atlanta.
- •Byrum Brown is cleared from non-contact protocols for the season opener.
- •Brown recorded 3,158 passing yards and 1,008 rushing yards last season.
- •The 6-foot-3, 235-pound quarterback is one of five active FBS players with a 1,000-yard rushing season.
- 2:55 PMYahoo Sports — Looking back at Auburn football QB debuts ahead of Byrum Brown's first start
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Auburn football QB Byrum Brown gets first chance to 'cut loose' against Baylor
"Auburn football QB Byrum Brown gets to put on "a real jersey" against Baylor — and showcase his dual-threat abilities for the first time this season.
"Byrum Brown makes his Auburn football debut today. How have the program's past QB1s fared in their first starts? Here's a look at the last five.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 2:55 PMLooking back at Auburn football QB debuts ahead of Byrum Brown's first start
Byrum Brown makes his Auburn football debut today. How have the program's past QB1s fared in their first starts? Here's a look at the last five.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 3:31 PMAuburn football QB Byrum Brown gets first chance to 'cut loose' against Baylor
Auburn football QB Byrum Brown gets to put on "a real jersey" against Baylor — and showcase his dual-threat abilities for the first time this season.
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