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Auburn's Home Opener: Tigers Face Golden Eagles
13 Sep
Summary
- Auburn narrowly defeated Baylor 17-16 in their season opener.
- Southern Miss secured a commanding 49-3 victory in their first game.
- Both teams are led by new head coaches in their first season.
The Auburn Tigers will play their home opener this Saturday against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on SEC Network. Both teams enter the contest with a 1-0 record following Week 1 victories.
Auburn narrowly clinched a 17-16 win over Baylor in Atlanta, sealing the victory with a critical defensive stop on Baylor's final two-point conversion attempt. Southern Miss, under new head coach Blake Anderson, achieved a decisive 49-3 victory over Alcorn State, showcasing a strong running game and key defensive plays.
This game marks the home debut for Auburn's head coach Alex Golesh, who, like Southern Miss's Anderson, is in his first season with his respective program. A win for Auburn would foster positive momentum, while a victory for Southern Miss would further energize the start of Anderson's coaching era.
