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Auburn football early-season performance and cleanup

Auburn's rebound win over Southern Miss has coaches and writers dissecting what still needs fixing as SEC play approaches.

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Alex Golesh illustrates how Auburn's play calling operates

When being asked about how call plays, Golesh dissects how it's a group effort for the Tigers and how communication is key to their routine.

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Kickoff for Tennessee-Auburn football game announced

Auburn at Tennessee football game kickoff time announced in Week 5.

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Tennessee football vs Auburn game time, TV announced in Alex Golesh return

Tennessee football will play Auburn in an afternoon game on Oct. 3. It will be broadcast on ABC or ESPN. Here are the updated details.

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Florida gets promotion in USAT's college football re-rank after Week 3

Following Florida football's Week 3 victory at the Auburn Tigers, the Gators find themselves among the top 20 in USA TODAY Sports' latest re-rank.

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Florida's injury report following Week 3 win over Auburn

Florida secured a huge SEC win on Saturday. Their good fortune continued as the team exited Auburn without any additional injury concerns.

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Mike Bianchi: Jon Sumrall chose Florida over Auburn and now we know why!

AUBURN, Ala. — Maybe the most important thing Jon Sumrall did Saturday night wasn’t beating Auburn. Maybe it was to remind everybody what Florida football is supposed to look like. Tough. Confident. Unintimidated. And, most importantly, relevant. In a sold-out Jordan-Hare Stadium that was loud enough to rattle the fillings in your teeth, Sumrall walked into his first SEC game as Florida’s head ...

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Florida cracks AP Top 25 for first time this season after Auburn win

For the first time this season, Florida football finds itself among the top 25 in the AP Poll after beating Auburn on the road in Week 3.

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Jadan Baugh carries the load to earn him offensive player of the game

After Jadan Baugh's stellar performance in the conference opener against the Auburn Tigers, he is named our offensive player of the game.

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Florida's FPI ranking slips while other metrics improve

While the Florida Gators scored a big win on the road against Auburn in Week 3, they slipped a spot in ESPN's Football Power Index rankings.

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‘They Didn’t Want Me, and I Didn’t Want Them’ — Florida HC Jon Sumrall Pours Scorn on Auburn Speculation After Gators’ Statement Win

Florida’s win at Auburn gave Jon Sumrall plenty to celebrate, but questions about his connection to the Tigers also followed. The Gators coach had already moved on from the coaching search that once linked his name to Auburn.

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Instant reactions from Florida's road win against Auburn in SEC opener

Florida football prevailed in its SEC opener with a 44-39 victory over the Auburn Tigers. Here are Gators Wire's instant reactions to the road win.

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Scouting Auburn: What to know about the Tigers ahead of SEC opener

Here's what Florida fans need to know about the Auburn Tigers ahead of the Gators road matchup at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

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Where to watch Florida vs. Auburn today: Time, TV channel, streaming

Here’s everything you need to know in order to follow Florida football’s SEC opener against the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium today.

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Auburn AD Cohen on selecting Golesh: 'He's real'

Auburn athletics director John Cohen joins The Paul Finebaum Show and details the process behind hiring Alex Golesh and why he believes Golesh is the right fit for the Tigers.

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Defensive keys for the Auburn Tigers ahead of Week 3's game vs Florida

Auburn's defense will need to be in tune with every element when they face the Florida Gators on Saturday.

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Florida vs. Auburn prediction, odds, time: Week 3 college football picks by proven model

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its best bets for the matchup between the Florida Gators and Auburn Tigers

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Three Florida Players to Watch In Auburn Football's SEC Opener

These Gators will be the biggest threat to the Tigers, looking to leave Jordan-Hare Stadium with a win to open conference play.

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Three Auburn Defensive Players to Watch Against Florida

These Auburn defenders will be critical for the Tigers' success entering SEC play, beginning with the Gators.

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Auburn Can't Afford to Ignore This Special Teams Concern Against Florida

Auburn football faces a major special teams test against Florida as Alex Golesh calls for improvement in the Tigers' inconsistent return game. With Gators returner Vernell Brown III coming off two punt return touchdowns, field position could be a deciding factor in Saturday's SEC opener.

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Will Eric Singleton play against the Auburn Tigers on Saturday?

The Auburn Tigers could see a former friend on Saturday when the Florida Gators come to town.

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ESPN predicts outcome of Auburn's Week 3 matchup vs Florida

Will Auburn football win its SEC opener on Saturday?

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Going behind enemy lines ahead of Florida vs Auburn in SEC opener

Gators Wire goes behind enemy lines with Auburn Wire for a look at how one Tigers expert sees things going down in the SEC opener this Saturday.

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Gators WR Eric Singleton Jr.'s Initial Injury Status Revealed for Auburn Game

Eric Singleton Jr. missed most of Florida's win over FAU and all of the Gators' win over Campbell with an ankle injury.

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Five reasons why Auburn could struggle with Florida on Saturday

The Auburn Tigers need these five factors to bounce their way against the Florida Gators on Saturday.

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'Behind Enemy Lines' Auburn-Florida preview with Gators Wire

Adam Dubbin of Gators Wire joins this week's "Behind Enemy Lines" to preview this week's SEC showdown between the Auburn Tigers and Florida Gators.

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Auburn makes another leap in USA TODAY's 1-138 re-rank

Here is a look at where the Auburn Tigers land in Paul Myerberg's weekly ranking ahead of Week 3's SEC opener with the Florida Gators.

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Expert predictions, picks for Florida football at Auburn in Week 3

Here are the Gators Wire staff's predictions and picks for college football's Week 3 SEC matchup between the Florida Gators and Auburn Tigers.

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Florida aims to do better against QB Byrum Brown in SEC opener at Auburn

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Byrum Brown visited the Swamp in 2025 and left the Gators reeling, with Billy Napier’s days as Florida’s coach numbered. Now, Florida aims to ignite the Jon Sumrall era with a SEC-opening road win by ruining the conference debut for Auburn’s new quarterback, who followed coach Alex Golesh from USF to the Plains. Limiting Brown’s dual-threat abilities will be key to slowing ...

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ESPN FPI predicts Auburn's remaining games after Week 2 win

How many more games does ESPN FPI predicts Auburn to win after their Week 2 win versus Southern Miss?

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Southern Miss Football: What Must Improve Against UConn After Auburn Loss

After a 43-8 loss at Auburn, Southern Miss turns to UConn with an emphasis on cleaner execution, a faster offensive start and limiting explosive plays.

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Florida news: Sumrall isn't having it with his Auburn-fan family rooting against him

In November 2025, Jon Sumrall was one of the hottest names on the coaching market. His Tulane squad had just finished the regular season at 10-2 and was a conference championship game away from likely heading to the College Football Playoff. It also looked like Sumrall would be heading to be the next head coach at Auburn. Auburn was unable to close […] The post Florida news: Sumrall isn't having it with his Auburn-fan family rooting against him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cole Cubelic says Florida 'has a lot of advantages' vs. Auburn

SEC Network's Cubelic joins The Paul Finebaum Show to break down where the Tigers can have success, but explains why the Gators ultimately hold the edge in the road matchup.

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Auburn football's reveals depth chart for Week 3 game vs Florida

The Tigers have released their depth chart ahead of Florida on Saturday for their first SEC game of the year.

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UF's Jon Sumrall speaks on competing at Auburn

As Florida will begin SEC play against the Tigers, Sumrall explains how tough it is to play at Jordan-Hare Stadium and what the Gators are doing to prepare.

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Florida's Jon Sumrall Has Brutal Response if Family Cheers for Auburn

Loyalty is non-negotiable for Jon Sumrall, who warned his inner circle that anyone backing the Tigers over the Gators this Saturday risks being cut from the family.

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Vanderbilt football start time, TV channel announced vs Auburn

See the game time and TV info for Vanderbilt football vs. Auburn in its SEC opener.

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Where Auburn ranks in the ESPN FPI after Week 2 win over Southern Miss

See where the Auburn Tigers rank in this week's ESPN FPI after their convincing Week 2 win over Southern Miss.

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Here's what SP+ predicts for Florida's SEC opener at Auburn

Take a look at what ESPN's SP+ data predicts for Florida football's SEC opener against the Auburn Tigers on the road in Week 3.

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7d ago

Byrum Brown Gave Auburn Exactly What It Needed Before SEC Play

Auburn QB Byrum Brown bounced back in a big way against Southern Miss, producing more than 300 total yards and three touchdowns in a 43-8 win. After a cleaner Week 2 performance, Brown and Auburn football now face their first SEC test against Florida.

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Why Alex Golesh 'Wanted to Throw Up' After Auburn's 43-8 Win Over Southern Miss

The first-year head coach wasn't pleased with Auburn's execution on Saturday night.

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Auburn's next opponent falls out of US LBM Coaches Poll before showdown

The winner of Week 3's showdown between Auburn and Florida could end up in next week's US LBM Coaches Poll.

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VB3 has Kadarius Toney vibes, sloppiness upsets Sumrall | Things we learned

GAINESVILLE — The Gators coasted past Campbell 52-3 Saturday night in the Swamp, but they didn’t dominate like coach Jon Sumrall would have liked to have seen. Florida will enter SEC play Saturday at Auburn following another one-sided performance, this one with as many glaring flaws as big plays. Here are five things learned: VB3 has Kadarius Toney vibes Vernell Brown III was at Wildwood ...

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Why did Alex Golesh feel 'sick' after Auburn's win over Southern Miss?

Auburn had many positive plays in its Week 2 win over Southern Miss, but Alex Golesh wants to see more out of his team before next week's SEC opener.

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Jordan's Review: Auburn takes care of business in home opener

The Auburn Tigers are 2-0, which should create a sense of positivity among the Tigers' fan base.

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Auburn Flattens Southern Miss In Rebound Week 2 Win

The Auburn Tigers started off their home slate nicely with a strong win over a non-conference opponent on Saturday night.

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Alex Golesh says Auburn has lots to clean up following blowout win

Golesh details areas the Tigers need to improve on ahead of SEC play and credits QB Byrum Brown for being a resilient player.

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9d ago

How to watch Southern Miss vs Auburn: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel

The Auburn Tigers (1-0) escaped with a Week 1 win and head home for their annual Kickoff on the Plains on Saturday night when they welcome the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (1-0) to Jordan-Hare Stadium. How to Watch Southern Miss…

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Three defensive keys for Auburn football vs Southern Miss

What will Auburn football need to do defensively to stop Southern Miss on Saturday?

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Three offensive keys for Auburn football vs Southern Miss

What must Auburn do well offensively on Saturday vs Southern Miss?

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Kaleb Ballard returns, Jermaine Cobbins visits: Auburn’s Jordan-Hare opener doubles as a recruiting showcase

Auburn will have several top targets on campus for the home opener of the Alex Golesh era on Saturday. Rivals has the latest buzz going into the weekend.

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ESPN reveals announcers for Auburn vs Southern Miss in Week 2

SEC Network will broadcast Auburn football's Week 2 matchup vs Southern Miss. Who will be on the call?

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