Auburn’s Hard-Fought Season Opener | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn clawed their way to a gritty 17-16 win over Baylor, showcasing mental toughness under new coach Alex Golesh. QB Byrum Brown delivered a touchdown but also three interceptions—two risky deep balls and one tipped pass—highlighting the need for better decision-making. The offense struggled with pass protection (5 sacks, 11 TFLs) but found life on the ground in the second half, led by Jeremiah Cobb’s 53-yard TD run. Defense held strong despite giving up 436 yards, thanks to Eric Winters’ 11 tackles and a fumble recovery, plus Xavier Atkins’ sack and two TFLs. A win is a start—but they face Southern Miss and then Florida in SEC play; improvement is urgent. 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/7892c381e88d4dde