Auburn’s Close Call and Coach’s Reality Check | Birmingham News

Auburn’s gritty, one-point win over Baylor was a thriller sealed by a last-second tackle, but coach Alex Golesh isn’t celebrating—he’s dissecting the chaos. The team’s shaky execution, three interceptions, and giving up over 400 yards exposed glaring flaws as they prepare for a brutal SEC stretch. Golesh called first-half playmaking “really, really poor,” with players taking turns making costly mistakes. While the defense held strong late and Eric Winters delivered clutch plays, the coach’s focus is squarely on fixing inconsistencies—not savoring the drama. 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/09e42c085d050453