Auburn Football 2026 Schedule Analysis | Alex Golesh Year One Outlook | Auburn Football Podcast

Auburn football fans need to lock in because this season has the potential to change the entire trajectory of the program. After breaking down the full Auburn Tigers schedule month by month, one thing becomes crystal clear. There is a real opportunity for Auburn to build momentum early, survive the toughest stretch of SEC play, and enter November with something truly meaningful on the line. September is where the foundation gets set. Auburn opens with a neutral site matchup against Baylor in Atlanta, followed by Southern Miss, Florida, and Vanderbilt. This stretch is critical. With Auburn’s quarterback situation stabilized and a clear offensive identity forming under Alex Golesh, this team has a legitimate path to starting 4 and 0 and even 2 and 0 in SEC play. That alone changes the national perception immediately. October is where Auburn’s season will be tested. Road trips to Tennessee and Georgia combined with matchups against Ole Miss and LSU make this one of the toughest four game stretches any team will face. The goal is simple. Find two wins. Ole Miss at home looks like the most realistic upset opportunity, especially with quarterback uncertainty across the league. November is where things get interesting. Arkansas, Mississippi State, Samford, and then Alabama close the season. That slate is manageable. If Auburn survives October at 2 and 2, the Tigers could enter the Iron Bowl with playoff conversation energy. That has not been said in a long time. This is not blind optimism. This is about opportunity, structure, preparation, and finally having a unified plan. Auburn fans have every reason to be excited about what is building on the Plains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices