CBS predicts Auburn football will finish 2026 season 7-5 under Golesh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 5:40 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
CBS Sports' Brad Crawford forecasts a 7-5 record for Auburn football in 2026 during head coach Alex Golesh's first year. Crawford expects the Tigers to win their first five games, including a victory over Tennessee on the road, before facing tough losses against Georgia and Alabama later in the season. The prediction suggests Auburn will qualify for the Gasparilla Bowl, marking a turnaround from previous seasons that saw the team struggle significantly. Goals for the season include establishing Golesh's offensive philosophy and demonstrating the team's talent amid significant roster changes.
- •Auburn projected to win its first five games of the season.
- •Predicted losses include games against Georgia and Alabama.
- •Forecast suggests an invitation to the Gasparilla Bowl.
- •Crawford anticipates Auburn will outperform other SEC teams with new head coaches.
- •A win over Samford is expected to close the home schedule.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — CBS predicts Auburn football's record in Alex Golesh's first year
"Brad Crawford of CBS Sports projects Alex Golesh to make a statement in year one as Auburn football's head coach.
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