Auburn Tigers Face Baylor Bears in College Football Season Opener

The Auburn Tigers and Baylor Bears are set to clash in the opening week of the college football season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Both teams are looking to improve after finishing last season with 5-7 records.

This matchup marks the debut of Alex Golesh as Auburn's head coach, following his tenure at South Florida. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET, with Auburn favored by 7.5 points and an Over/Under of 59.5 total points.

Auburn's new quarterback, Byrum Brown, who previously threw for over 3,100 yards and 28 touchdowns at South Florida, is expected to bring a dynamic presence to the team. Meanwhile, Baylor's head coach Dave Aranda enters his sixth season with a sub-.500 record and will rely on former Florida quarterback D.J. Lagway to enhance the offense. The consensus among analysts suggests Auburn is the stronger team, with projections indicating they are likely to win by more than a touchdown.