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The Alex Golesh Era is officially here! Auburn Football opens the 2026 season with a massive Week 1 matchup against Baylor, and The College Loop has you covered with the full pregame breakdown.

In today's Auburn vs. Baylor Pregame Show, I dive into everything you need to know before kickoff, including the key statistics, returning starters, biggest matchups, and players who could decide the outcome of Alex Golesh's first game as Auburn's Head Coach.

Can Byrum Brown lead Auburn to a season-opening victory? Which position groups have the advantage? What matchups could swing the game? And which players need to step up for the Tigers to start the Alex Golesh Era 1-0?

All that and more on today’s episode of The College Loop!

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Auburn Football is officially back, and the Alex Golesh Era begins with a massive Week 1 matchup against Baylor! What does Auburn need to do to leave the season opener with a win?

In today's episode of The College Loop, I break down my 5 Keys to Success for Auburn vs. Baylor. From the performance of Byrum Brown and the offense to winning in the trenches, creating explosive plays, and making key stops on defense, these are the biggest factors that could determine whether the Tigers start the Alex Golesh Era 1-0.

Can Alex Golesh win his Auburn debut? Can the Tigers go on the road and take down Baylor in Week 1?

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Auburn Football's biggest game of the Way Too Early Season Preview Series is finally here. Can Alex Golesh lead the Tigers to an Iron Bowl victory over Alabama in his FIRST season on the Plains?

In today's episode of The College Loop, we break down the Auburn vs. Alabama matchup and discuss what needs to happen for the Tigers to pull off the upset and win the Iron Bowl. Does Auburn have a real path to victory? Which matchups will decide the game? And could Alex Golesh make an immediate statement in one of college football's biggest rivalries?

After the Iron Bowl preview, we're making our final College Football Playoff predictions and handing out SEC superlatives for the 2026 season!

🏈 Auburn vs. Alabama Iron Bowl Preview🐅 Can Alex Golesh beat Alabama in Year 1?🏆 2026 College Football Playoff Predictions🔥 SEC Superlatives & Season Predictions

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Auburn Football just completed its second scrimmage of fall camp, and we learned A LOT about this 2026 Tigers team!

In today’s episode of The College Loop, we break down everything we learned from Auburn’s second scrimmage under head coach Alex Golesh, including the biggest standouts, what improved from the first scrimmage, and the areas that still need work before the season opener against Baylor.

The season is getting closer, and the picture of this Auburn team is starting to become MUCH clearer.

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On today's episode of The College Loop, we break down everything we learned from Auburn's first scrimmage under Alex Golesh. How good did Byrum Brown look? Is Omar Mabson forcing his way into the running back conversation? What does the QB2 battle tell us about the depth of this roster? And should Auburn fans be concerned after Golesh called the overall day "sloppy"?

We'll break down the biggest winners, biggest concerns, position battles and takeaways from the first real test of Auburn's 2026 football team—and discuss what it all means heading into Week 1.

Topics include:

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Auburn Football has officially entered Fall Camp, and the first week is already giving us plenty to talk about!

What are we learning about the Tigers under Alex Golesh? Byrum Brown and Golesh look completely locked in, the wide receiver room is making noise, Omar Mabson is climbing the depth chart, and the linebacker room is setting the tone for Auburn's defense.

We’re breaking down everything we’re hearing from Week 1 of Auburn Fall Camp, including:

Auburn Football Fall Camp Week 1

• Alex Golesh and Byrum Brown are LOCKED IN

• Omar Mabson skyrockets up the depth chart

• Bryson Washington takes a step back

• Chas Nimrod is making his push for WR1

• True freshman Deshawn Spencer continues to impress

• Christian Neptune is showing out after missing spring

• Why the offensive line needs to improve quickly

• Auburn's linebacker room is setting the tone

AUBURN LANDS ITS FIRST 2028 COMMITMENT

Three-star quarterback Sam Sollie has committed to Auburn, giving the Tigers their first commitment in the Class of 2028. We’ll break down what the 6-foot-3, 187-pound Gadsden, Alabama QB brings to the table and why Auburn fans should be excited about his potential.

WAY-TOO-EARLY AUBURN vs. ARKANSAS PREVIEW

We’ll also take an early look at Auburn’s matchup with Arkansas and what could decide that game in 2026.

AUBURN BASKETBALL IN GREECE

We’ll also recap Auburn Basketball’s exhibition weekend in Greece, including the Tigers’ 92-71 win and 70-68 loss against KK Mega Superbet.

Kevin Overton, Tahaad Pettiford, Thomas Dowd, Bukky Oboye and Adam Olsen all made an impact, while Auburn also got valuable looks at its new roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Is Auburn Football already showing signs of something special under Alex Golesh? Let’s talk about it.

All that and more on today’s episode of The College Loop!

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Today's episode of The College Loop is all about projecting Auburn's biggest playmakers for the 2026 season as I predict the Tigers' statistical leaders on offense and defense.

Will Byrum Brown lead a high-powered passing attack? Who finishes as Auburn's top rusher and receiver? And which defenders emerge as the leaders in tackles, sacks, and interceptions?

We also continue our Way Too Early Season Preview Series with a deep dive into Auburn's road trip to Ole Miss, breaking down the Rebels, key matchups, and whether the Tigers can leave Oxford with a huge SEC win.

Plus, we'll cover the latest Auburn basketball news, including:

Auburn's exhibition trip to Greece, where the Tigers will face Serbian professional club KK Mega Basket in Mykonos.

A breakdown of Auburn's complete 2026-27 SEC basketball schedule, including the biggest home games, toughest road trips, and the matchups that could define Bruce Pearl's season.

All that and more on today’s episode of The College Loop!

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The SEC Media Poll is out, and Auburn has been projected to finish 12th in the SEC. Is the national media sleeping on Alex Golesh and the Tigers, or is that where Auburn belongs heading into the 2026 season?

In today's episode of The College Loop, we break down the SEC Media Poll, discuss whether Auburn is being underrated, and what it says about expectations for Year 1 under Alex Golesh.

Plus, we continue our Way Too Early Season Preview Series by taking an in-depth look at Auburn's matchup with LSU. Can Auburn pull off the upset against Lane Kiffin and the Tigers? We'll break down the biggest storylines, key matchups, and what it will take for Auburn to win.

🐅 Topics Include:

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Alex Golesh took the podium at SEC Media Days, and Auburn fans finally got a deeper look into the direction of the program entering the 2026 season. Today, we're breaking down the biggest things Golesh said, what stood out most, and what it all means for Auburn football moving forward.

We'll discuss the biggest takeaways from Auburn’s SEC Media Days, the message Golesh is sending about this team, expectations for Year 1, the confidence surrounding Byrum Brown and the Tigers, and whether Auburn is building legitimate momentum heading into the fall.

What did Champ Anthony and Alex McPherson say in regards to their health this season? How did Byrum Brown incite hype amongst the fans?

All that and more on today’s episode of The College Loop!

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On today’s installment of The College Loop, we're ranking every Auburn starting quarterback since Cam Newton, from the 2011 season to today.

Where do quarterbacks like Bo Nix, Jarrett Stidham, Nick Marshall, Sean White, Payton Thorne, Jackson Arnold, and the rest of Auburn's signal callers stack up?

Who was the best quarterback after Cam Newton, and who had the biggest impact on Auburn Football? Where could Byrum Brown land on the list?

Plus, we continue our Way Too Early 2026 Auburn Football Preview Series with a breakdown of the Deep South's Oldest Rivalry as the Tigers travel to face Georgia in Athens. We'll examine key matchups, strengths and weaknesses, what Auburn must do to pull off the upset, and give an early prediction for one of college football's greatest rivalries.

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