Brown’s Big Test at Auburn | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn’s 2026 season kicks off with high hopes for QB Byrum Brown, the USF transfer brought in by new coach Alex Golesh to end years of uncertainty at the position. Analyst Josh Pate ranks Brown ninth in the SEC — behind even unproven Alabama signal-callers — sparking debate over whether his proven stats (3K passing, 1K rushing) are being undervalued. Pate’s preseason rankings have had shaky moments before, but his faith in Alabama’s coaching to unlock potential QBs like Austin Mack and Keelon Russell adds fuel to the fire. Brown’s chance to silence critics begins September 5th against Baylor in Atlanta — a game that could define his legacy at Auburn. 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/b84597e8cef29eba