Auburn vs Florida SEC Debut | Birmingham News

Auburn crushed Southern Miss 43-8, closing out a non-conference run and setting the stage for their first SEC test: hosting Florida. Both teams kick off conference play in this high-stakes showdown — Florida’s first road game of the year against a Power Four opponent. New SEC coaches Jon Sumrall and Alex Golesh, former rivals in the American, are both chasing that signature win. Florida’s Jadan Baugh, a dual-threat back, poses a major challenge for Auburn’s stout run defense, while the Gators’ Eric Singleton Jr., sidelined with an ankle injury and a former Auburn star, remains a key variable to watch. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/auburnfootball/2026/09/3-things-to-know-about-florida-auburns-first-sec-opponent-of-the-season.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6623ef1281e191fa Report issues to [email protected].