Byrum Brown leads Auburn to 43-8 win ahead of SEC opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:15 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown delivered a strong performance in a 43-8 victory against Southern Miss on September 14, showcasing over 300 total yards and three touchdowns. This followed a challenging showing in the previous game against Baylor, where Brown threw three interceptions. In the win, he completed 226 passing yards and rushed for 88 more, all achieved in three quarters. The Tigers now prepare to face their first SEC opponent, Florida, at Jordan-Hare Stadium, looking to build on Brown's improved confidence and decision-making.
- •Auburn improves to 2-0 after the victory over Southern Miss.
- •Byrum Brown accumulated 300 total yards and three touchdowns.
- •Brown rebounded from a difficult game against Baylor.
- •Auburn faces Florida next week in its SEC opener.
- •The team looks to establish offensive consistency moving forward.
- 2:15 PMYahoo Sports — Florida's Jon Sumrall sees Byrum Brown as a 'polished' quarterback
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Florida aims to do better against QB Byrum Brown in SEC opener at Auburn
- 6:58 AMYahoo Sports — Byrum Brown Gave Auburn Exactly What It Needed Before SEC Play
"GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Byrum Brown visited the Swamp in 2025 and left the Gators reeling, with Billy Napier’s days as Florida’s coach numbered. Now, Florida aims to ignite the Jon Sumrall era with a SEC-opening road win by ruining the conference debut for Auburn’s new quarterback, who followed coach Alex Golesh from USF to the Plains. Limiting Brown’s dual-threat abilities will be key to slowing ...
"Auburn QB Byrum Brown bounced back in a big way against Southern Miss, producing more than 300 total yards and three touchdowns in a 43-8 win. After a cleaner Week 2 performance, Brown and Auburn football now face their first SEC test against Florida.
"Florida head coach Jon Sumrall believes Byrum Brown will be a problem to defend on Saturday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:15 PMFlorida's Jon Sumrall sees Byrum Brown as a 'polished' quarterback
Florida head coach Jon Sumrall believes Byrum Brown will be a problem to defend on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 1:49 AMFlorida aims to do better against QB Byrum Brown in SEC opener at Auburn
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Byrum Brown visited the Swamp in 2025 and left the Gators reeling, with Billy Napier’s days as Florida’s coach numbered. Now, Florida aims to ignite the Jon Sumrall era with a SEC-opening road win by ruining the conference debut for Auburn’s new quarterback, who followed coach Alex Golesh from USF to the Plains. Limiting Brown’s dual-threat abilities will be key to slowing ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 6:58 AMByrum Brown Gave Auburn Exactly What It Needed Before SEC Play
Auburn QB Byrum Brown bounced back in a big way against Southern Miss, producing more than 300 total yards and three touchdowns in a 43-8 win. After a cleaner Week 2 performance, Brown and Auburn football now face their first SEC test against Florida.
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