Auburn vs Florida SEC Debut Showdown | Birmingham News

Auburn hits the ground running in SEC play this Saturday against Florida, pitting first-time SEC head coaches Alex Golesh and Jon Sumrall in a high-stakes showdown at Jordan-Hare. With kickoff at 6 PM Central on ESPN, Golesh praised his team’s resilience after a weather-delayed win over Southern Miss, highlighting QB Byrum Brown’s poise and standout performances from DeMarcus Riddick and returning players DaShawn Womack and Chris Murray. He also tipped his cap to Florida’s elite running back Jadan Baugh while stressing the need to shut down their unique offensive scheme. Adding intrigue, Golesh noted past ties to Sumrall’s Tulane squad — making this more than just a game, it’s a test of grit, strategy, and SEC readiness. 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/live-updates-alex-golesh-addresses-the-media-to-start-florida-week.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f501c3350b1818c Report issues to [email protected].