Auburn’s Biggest Questions Before Baylor | Mock Game Week

Auburn football has entered mock game week, and the Tigers are closing in on their Sept. 5 season opener against Baylor in Atlanta. Tyler Raley and Caleb Jones break down what they learned from Auburn’s latest practice viewing period, including Byrum Brown’s deep ball, his ability to punish defenses as a runner and the offensive approach Alex Golesh could use in Week 1. Jeremiah Koger continues to generate buzz in Auburn’s young receiver room, while Jake Johnson and Arlis Boardingham have separated themselves at tight end. The biggest offensive question remains up front, where a rebuilt offensive line must establish chemistry, consistency and physicality before facing Baylor. On defense, Auburn appears strong along the defensive line and at linebacker, but the competition at cornerback remains unsettled. Tyler and Caleb examine the candidates in the secondary and discuss whether Xavier Atkins and Elijah Melendez could become one of the SEC’s best linebacker combinations. TOPICS COVERED: • What Auburn learned during mock game week • Byrum Brown’s deep ball and running ability • How Auburn could attack Baylor’s defense • Jeremiah Koger’s emergence at wide receiver • The roles of Jake Johnson and Arlis Boardingham • Auburn’s search for a dependable starting offensive line • Why physicality must define the Tigers up front • The ongoing competition at cornerback • Xavier Atkins and Elijah Melendez at linebacker • Realistic expectations for Golesh’s first season • Why Auburn-Florida could be the season’s biggest home game • The eligibility controversy surrounding LSU and Lane Kiffin • Auburn and Alabama’s unprecedented basketball exhibition • Week 0 predictions and games to watch Auburn opens the 2026 season against Baylor on Sept. 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT on ABC. 👍 LIKE THIS VIDEO and SUBSCRIBE for complete coverage throughout the 2026 Auburn football season. 🔎 GO UNDERCOVER for daily Auburn football coverage, recruiting news and insider analysis: https://auburnundercover.com 🚨 SUBSCRIBE TO AUBURN UNDERCOVER and save 75% on your annual subscription: https://auburnundercover.com/account/subscription/10005 Auburn Undercover is an independent Auburn sports media company covering Auburn athletics, recruiting and insider news. #AuburnFootball #AuburnTigers #AuburnUndercover #AlexGolesh #ByrumBrown #TylerRaley #CalebJones #AuburnVsBaylor #JeremiahKoger #XavierAtkins #ElijahMelendez #AuburnVsFlorida #SECFootball #CollegeFootball #WarEagle #AuburnFamily #GoUndercover