Auburn’s Ground Game Roars, Pass Defense Raises Questions | Mike G's Week 1 Takeaways I Auburn Football Podcast

Welcome on into The Auburn Express powered by The War Rapport. Auburn’s season opener against Baylor gave us plenty to chew on. Jackson Arnold reminded everyone why he’s a five-star talent, torching Baylor on the ground with 137 yards at 8.6 yards per carry and two touchdowns. Damari Alston and Jeremiah Cobb combined for another 158 rushing yards, showing off a backfield that looks every bit SEC ready. But not everything was perfect. Auburn’s defense strangled Baylor’s run game, holding them to just 65 yards on the ground, yet gave up more than 400 passing yards. Are we seeing an early identity for this team—dominant in the trenches, vulnerable over the top? We’ll break down the numbers that matter, highlight the standouts, and tell you what’s real and what’s noise heading into the Ball State game. Strap in—this Auburn squad is already turning heads in SEC power rankings, but consistency will decide their ceiling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices