DJ Lagway will take the field for his first game with Baylor as they face Auburn in a neutral-site matchup in Atlanta. This game marks the beginning of the 2026 college football season for both teams.
Baylor, which ended the previous season with a record of 5-7, will look to improve after a narrow 31-24 loss to Houston in their last game. In 2025, Sawyer Robertson led the Bears with 3,681 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions, completing 60.3% of his passes. Bryson Washington contributed significantly on the ground with 788 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns.
Auburn also finished the last season with a 5-7 record, concluding with a 27-20 defeat to Alabama. Their quarterback, Jackson Arnold, threw for 1,309 yards, 6 touchdowns, and 2 interceptions, achieving a completion percentage of 63.3%. Jeremiah Cobb was a standout in the rushing department with 969 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Following this matchup, Baylor will host Prairie View A&M on September 12, while Auburn will face Southern Miss on the same day. The outcomes of these games may set the tone for the rest of the season for both teams.
