Baylor's New Defense Faces Auburn | Auburn Tigers Football News

Baylor’s 2026 season kicks off with a loaded roster and a revamped defense, but can they turn the page from last year’s five-win slog? New defensive coordinator Joe Klanderman and transfer QB DJ Lagway bring fresh energy, but face an immediate test against Auburn—led by returning mobile QB Byrum Brown and a new head coach. Analysts split: some see Auburn’s speed and familiarity winning out in a nail-biter, others believe Baylor’s new defensive scheme and Lagway’s poise will spark a comeback. The game hinges on offensive cohesion and defensive grit—win it, and critics fall silent; lose it, and doubts creep in. 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/55f6a8fd5aa961a7