Auburn Tigers 2026 Preview
Auburn are 1-0 in 2026. They went 5-7 (1-7 in the SEC). Here is what changed on the roster, the full 2026 schedule, and where they rank going into the season.
What changed for Auburn in 2026
- New head coach in Alex Golesh (South Florida Head Coach)
- New offensive coordinator in Joel Gordon (South Florida Offensive Coordinator and QB Coach)
- Only one returning starter on offense
- South Florida transfer Byrum Brown is expected to start at QB (3,158 yards, 28 TDs, 7 INTs; 1,008 rushing yards, 7 rushing TDs)
- Jeremiah Cobb returns at RB after a junior season of 969 yards and 5 TDs
- Expected starters at WR are all South Florida transfers in Jeremiah Koger (597 yards, 8 TDs), Keshaun Singleton (877 yards, 8 TDs), and Chas Nimrod (466 yards, 3 TDs)
- Returning two starters on defense, including their top defensive player in LB Xavier Atkins (84 tackles, 9 sacks). Three transfers are expected to start, including Arkansas State transfer DT Cody Sigler (5 sacks)
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Auburn Tigers 2026 schedule
| Game | Opponent | Site | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baylor | Neutral | W 17-16 |
| 2 | Southern Miss | Home | — |
| 3 | Florida | Home | — |
| 4 | Vanderbilt | Home | — |
| 5 | Tennessee | Away | — |
| 6 | Georgia | Away | — |
| 7 | LSU | Home | — |
| 8 | Ole Miss | Away | — |
| 9 | Arkansas | Home | — |
| 10 | Mississippi State | Away | — |
| 11 | Samford | Home | — |
| 12 | Alabama | Away | — |
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Auburn Tigers play 12 games in 2026, 6 at home. They open against Baylor. The full schedule is listed on this page.
Auburn is outside Kyle Kommes's preseason Top 25 for 2026.
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