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Auburn HC Alex Golesh Narrowing Down 2026 Receiver Rotation

With the Auburn Tigers taking on Baylor in just under two weeks, head coach Alex Golesh spoke to the media about what people can expect the full wide receiver rotation to look like for quarterback Byrum Brown this season. The receiver room is completely revamped for the Tigers heading into 2026.

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Auburn QB Byrum Brown is Taking a Coach's Approach to His 2026 Season

Not only do the Auburn Tigers have competition on the football field for contested starting roles, but head coach Alex Golesh is competing with one of his players from a preparation standpoint: quarterback Byrum Brown.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 25

Auburn HC Alex Golesh Teases Special Role for New Transfer Receiver

The Auburn Tigers made a surprise move last week when they added Tray Taylor, a 5-foot-6 graduate transfer receiver who formerly played at Troy, to their

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 24

Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh Prepares For Familiar Opponent With New Staff

The Auburn Tigers takes on the Baylor Bears in Atlanta during Week 1 of the 2026 college football season for the second straight year, but the changes to the sideline for the Big 12 opponent make the preparation more difficult with the game taking place in less than two weeks.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 24

Why Auburn’s Newest Wide Receiver May Not Play for Tigers in 2026

Just when many thought the Auburn Tigers’ 2026 transfer portal saga had come to a close, Alex Golesh and company added wide receiver Tray Taylor to their roster less than three weeks before they were set to open the season.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 24

Why Auburn’s RB Room Is Among The Best in the Country, According to This Analyst

The Auburn Tigers’ offensive identity for 2026 has not exactly been a secret throughout fall camp, as from his very first press conference as an Auburn Tiger, Alex Golesh made it clear that the Tigers would be running the ball first and foremost this season.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 23

Why ESPN Classified Auburn Football As ‘On the Come Up’ Ahead of 2026 Season

For the Auburn Tigers, this year may stand as proof that it’s not about how many times you get knocked down; it’s how many times you can keep getting back up.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 23

CBS Sports Projects Auburn Football to Make This Bowl Game in 2026

The Auburn Tigers have been on one of the worst stretches in program history since 2020, as the team has not turned in a winning season since before COVID-19’s horrific run on the sport and the globe.

Byrum Brown News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 23

Popular QB Coach Amazed With Auburn's Byrum Brown: 'Really Special'

When it comes to the SEC, most believe that teams like Alabama, Texas or Georgia will dazzle the competition. However, notable quarterback trainer Jordan

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 22

Pro Football Focus Details Auburn Football’s Biggest Question Ahead of 2026 Season

The Auburn Tigers are, as of today, exactly two weeks away from their season opener against Baylor, but there are still several question marks surrounding the team.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 22

Two Auburn Commits Impress in Opening Week of High School Football

With the 2026 season looming close for the Auburn Tigers, it can be easy to forget that Alex Golesh’s recruiting classes in 2027 and 2028 stand among the best in the nation.

Xavier Atkins News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 22

Auburn LB Xavier Atkins Continues to Pile On Honors Ahead of 2026 Season

It seems as if every day comes with a new award or honor for the Auburn Tigers’ top linebacker, Xavier Atkins, and Friday was no exception, as it was announced that Atkins had been placed on the Bednarik Award watchlist ahead of the 2026 season.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 21

Former Auburn Standout Loses Eligibility After Entering Transfer Portal

One of the summer’s biggest storylines has continued to go back and forth since the end of July. Now, a new ruling affects a former Auburn Tiger on the hardwood. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has granted the NCAA a stay of the Colorado ruling that was set to give the class of 2022 recruits a fifth year of eligibility.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 21

Alex Golesh Teases Incredible Versatility From This Surprising Auburn Linebacker

The Auburn Tigers are, undoubtedly, stacked when it comes to the linebacker position. Of course, Xavier Atkins receives the lion’s share of the praise–which is well deserved, I might add–but several other key players in that unit could also make a massive impact this season.

College Football News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 21

Alex Golesh Teases Key Transfer RB to Make Fall Camp Comeback

There have been quite a lot of questions surrounding new Auburn Tigers running back Bryson Washington over the past few months, as after missing much of spring camp with an injury, Auburn head coach Alex Golesh admitted to the media that Washington was ‘not there yet’ in terms of the physicality and body composition the team is looking for.

Champ Anthony News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 21

Champ Anthony, Chas Nimrod Named to Exclusive Award Watchlist

The Auburn Tigers have several key players who are expected to make a massive impact on college football this year, and though Byrum Brown and Xavier Atkins may be the first to jump to mind, the Tigers have two players who could not only dominate this season but also earn a prestigious award along the way.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 20

Auburn Linebacker Likely Out For Season Following Collarbone Surgery

Auburn football runs deep in the Faulk family, who recently sent their eldest son, Keldric, to the NFL after a dominant few seasons with the Tigers. However,

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 20

Alex Golesh Shares One Key Aspect Auburn Football Needs to Improve In

The Auburn Tigers have been hard at work during fall camp, and new head coach Alex Golesh is pulling out all of the stops to make sure that his team is ready for their season-opening kickoff in just over two weeks.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 20

Auburn Band And Choir Surprise Team To Prepare For 2026 Season

New Auburn Tigers head coach Alex Golesh has only been on The Plains for eight months and has already been engulfed by the culture. He used the end of Tuesday’s meeting to make sure the 40 incoming transfers were just as prepared to represent Auburn University.

Auburn Tigers News / Auburn Tigers on SI / August 20