Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh talks with wide receiver Erick Smith (81) during Auburn football practice at Woltosz Football Performance Center in Auburn, Ala. on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect See more of our coverage in your search results.
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Baylor gets a massive upgrade at quarterback with DJ Lagway replacing Sawyer Robertson, and with new portal additions at receiver, the Bears should be able to attack an Auburn secondary that has also been rebuilt through the portal.
The bigger question is whether Baylor can keep its defense on the field against Alex Golesh’s new Auburn offense, which brings Byrum Brown and ten former South Florida players into a system built around relentless tempo.
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