Auburn’s Bold 2026 Push Against Alabama | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn’s 2026 season kicks off with a bold new era under head coach Alex Golesh, who’s bringing in 13 transfers — including standout QB Byrum Brown — to revamp an offense that’s lost key linemen but got its leading rusher back. Defense returns with stars like Xavier Atkins, Rashawn Pleasant, and Kaleb Harris. The schedule is brutal, with big games against Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, and Ole Miss before the Iron Bowl — and Auburn’s tradition of facing an easier opponent the week before could help them heal. With a six-game losing streak to Alabama and the game on the road, Golesh’s first crack at the Crimson Tide is no small task — but his 2024 near-upset at USF proves it’s not impossible. Brown’s dual-threat game will be the key to pulling off the upset and reigniting Auburn’s rivalry hopes. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/602574339780727b