The first three kickoff times and TV designations for Auburn football’s 2026 season have officially been announced.
The Tigers will open the season Sept. 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta against Baylor. Kickoff in the neutral-site showdown is set for 2:30 p.m. CDT on ABC. Auburn defeated Baylor last season 38-24, and this year’s matchup will complete the home-and-home series.
Auburn will take on Southern Miss on Sept. 12 in its home opener. Kickoff is set for either 6:30 or 6:45 p.m. CDT on ESPNU or SEC Network.
AUBURN, AL - APRIL 18 - Auburn Quarterback Byrum Brown (#17) during A-Day at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
On Sept. 19, Jon Sumrall and Alex Golesh will meet in the battle of first-year head coaches at Jordan-Hare Stadium. It will mark the Gators’ first trip to the Plains since 2011. Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. CDT on ESPN.
Weeks 4-13 window assignments will be announced June 10 at 6 p.m. CDT on SEC Network.
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Rory Garvin, junior in journalism sports production, has been with The Auburn Plainsman since Spring 2025. Garvin previously served as a Sports Reporter. He is currently serving as the Assistant Sports Editor.
