Week 1: Baylor vs Auburn

Week 1: Baylor vs Auburn
🏆 Aflac Kickoff Final
September 5, 2026
Baylor
0-1
16
VS
16 : 17
VS
Auburn
1-0
17
Score by Quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Baylor
070916
Auburn Tigers logo Auburn
370717

Scoring Plays

Q1
8:13
Alex McPherson 43 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
0 – 3
Q2
3:51
Jeremiah Cobb 15 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
0 – 10
Q2
1:30
Louis Brown IV 14 Yd pass from DJ Lagway (Rhett Armstrong Kick)
Passing Touchdown
7 – 10
Q4
7:12
Rhett Armstrong 22 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
10 – 10
Q4
3:21
Byrum Brown 11 Yd Run (Alex McPherson Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
10 – 17
Q4
0:09
Gavin Freeman 5 Yd pass from DJ Lagway (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Passing Touchdown
16 – 17

Game Leaders

Baylor
AuburnAuburn Tigers logo
D. LagwayD. Lagway QB#2 · 27/54, 333 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT
333
Passing Yards
B. BrownB. Brown QB#17 · 26/35, 259 YDS, 3 INT
259
D. PendergrassD. Pendergrass RB#35 · 25 CAR, 88 YDS
88
Rushing Yards
J. CobbJ. Cobb RB#23 · 12 CAR, 53 YDS, 1 TD
53
G. FreemanG. Freeman WR#6 · 12 REC, 154 YDS, 1 TD
154
Receiving Yards
K. SingletonK. Singleton WR#11 · 7 REC, 89 YDS
89
D. TezinoD. Tezino DL#59 · 2
2
Sacks
X. AtkinsX. Atkins LB#17 · 1
1
D. TurnerD. Turner S#11 · 9
9
Tackles
E. MelendezE. Melendez LB#9 · 12
12

Player Box Score

Baylor
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
DJ LagwayDJ Lagway#2
27/543336.221
Auburn Tigers logoAuburn
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINT
Byrum BrownByrum Brown#17
26/352597.403
Baylor
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Dawson PendergrassDawson Pendergrass#35
25883.507
Caden KnightenCaden Knighten#11
12332.8010
Michael TurnerMichael Turner#23
461.504
DJ LagwayDJ Lagway#2
3-10-3.300
Team Team
1-14-14.0014
Auburn Tigers logoAuburn
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Jeremiah CobbJeremiah Cobb#23
12534.4115
Byrum BrownByrum Brown#17
21271.3121
Bryce CainBryce Cain#6
12525.0025
Omar Mabson IIOmar Mabson II#29
5193.8012
Bryson WashingtonBryson Washington#30
177.007
Team Team
1-1-1.000
Baylor
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Gavin FreemanGavin Freeman#6
1215412.8128
Jadon PorterJadon Porter#3
57715.4027
Louis Brown IVLouis Brown IV#4
56212.4115
Hawkins PolleyHawkins Polley#86
12020.0020
Dawson PendergrassDawson Pendergrass#35
2115.506
Caden KnightenCaden Knighten#11
166.006
Matthew KlopfensteinMatthew Klopfenstein#85
133.003
Auburn Tigers logoAuburn
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Keshaun SingletonKeshaun Singleton#11
78912.7020
Jeremiah KogerJeremiah Koger#4
56613.2030
Chas NimrodChas Nimrod#5
44110.3026
Jake JohnsonJake Johnson#19
3206.7010
Omar Mabson IIOmar Mabson II#29
2157.5010
Bryson WashingtonBryson Washington#30
2136.508
Jeremiah CobbJeremiah Cobb#23
284.009
Jonathan EcholsJonathan Echols#1
177.007
Baylor
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Travion BarnesTravion Barnes#5
9700000
Devin TurnerDevin Turner#11
9501100
Kyland ReedKyland Reed#10
7701000
Garrick PonderGarrick Ponder#13
4312.5000
Daniel CobbsDaniel Cobbs#14
4311000
Devonte TezinoDevonte Tezino#59
4222100
Kyler JordanKyler Jordan#40
3300100
Colby McCalisterColby McCalister#15
3300000
LeVar Thornton Jr.LeVar Thornton Jr.#25
3300000
Devon JordanDevon Jordan#7
3300000
Micah GiffordMicah Gifford#24
3200.5000
Jamaal Whyce Jr.Jamaal Whyce Jr.#99
3100000
Reggie Bush IIReggie Bush II#22
3100000
Ryan DavisRyan Davis#9
3100000
Hosea WheelerHosea Wheeler
2201000
Bo OnuBo Onu#21
2200000
Kaleb BurnsKaleb Burns#41
2201100
Kedrick WalkerKedrick Walker#36
2200000
Tyler TurnerTyler Turner#17
2100000
Jordan MackJordan Mack#97
1111000
Gavin FreemanGavin Freeman#6
1100000
Kamren WashingtonKamren Washington#96
1000000
Kaleb ArterberryKaleb Arterberry#56
1000000
Auburn Tigers logoAuburn
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Elijah MelendezElijah Melendez#9
12701.5200
Eric WintersEric Winters#5
11902000
Kaleb HarrisKaleb Harris#8
6300000
Bryce DeasBryce Deas#16
6300100
Xavier AtkinsXavier Atkins#17
5412000
Rayshawn PleasantRayshawn Pleasant#4
4300200
Sylvester Smith-ReedSylvester Smith-Reed
4300100
Gavin JenkinsGavin Jenkins#21
4300000
Dallas Walker IVDallas Walker IV#35
4200.5000
Champ AnthonyChamp Anthony#1
4200000
Darrion SmithDarrion Smith#11
3200000
Andre Jordan Jr.Andre Jordan Jr.#22
3200200
Cody SiglerCody Sigler#94
3200100
Chas NimrodChas Nimrod#5
2200000
Jourdin CrawfordJourdin Crawford#95
2100000
Chris MurrayChris Murray#13
2100000
Da'Shawn WomackDa'Shawn Womack#15
1100000
Bryce CainBryce Cain#6
1100000
Nate JohnsonNate Johnson#90
1100000
Walter Mathis Jr.Walter Mathis Jr.#10
1101000
Will MyersWill Myers#11
1100000
AnQuon FegansAnQuon Fegans#3
1000.5000
Jared SmithJared Smith#41
1000.5000
Baylor
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
DJ LagwayDJ Lagway#2
110
Team Team
100
Auburn Tigers logoAuburn
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Kaleb HarrisKaleb Harris#8
001
Baylor
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Rhett ArmstrongRhett Armstrong#98
1/250.0221/14
Auburn Tigers logoAuburn
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Alex McPhersonAlex McPherson#38
1/250.0432/25
Baylor
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Palmer WilliamsPalmer Williams#94
420852.00154
Auburn Tigers logoAuburn
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Hudson KaakHudson Kaak#14
417042.50249
Baylor
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Jayden McGowanJayden McGowan#15
1-3-3.000
Auburn Tigers logoAuburn
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Christian NeptuneChristian Neptune#8
122.020
Baylor
PlayerINTYDSTD
Micah GiffordMicah Gifford#24
160
Devon JordanDevon Jordan#7
160
Reggie Bush IIReggie Bush II#22
1-20
Auburn Tigers logoAuburn
PlayerINTYDSTD
Jared SmithJared Smith#41
160

Drive Summary

AUB
Punt
5 plays · 15 yds · AUB 25
15
BAY
Fumble
10 plays · 54 yds · BAY 16
54
AUB
Field Goal
7 plays · 45 yds · AUB 30
45
BAY
Interception
9 plays · 33 yds · BAY 25
33
AUB
Punt
3 plays · -18 yds · AUB 46
-18
BAY
Missed FG
10 plays · 50 yds · BAY 25
50
AUB
Punt
3 plays · 1 yds · AUB 25
1
BAY
Punt
7 plays · 30 yds · BAY 22
30
AUB
Interception
7 plays · 50 yds · AUB 2
50
BAY
Punt
3 plays · 3 yds · BAY 2
3
AUB
Touchdown
5 plays · 57 yds · AUB 43
57
BAY
Touchdown
9 plays · 75 yds · BAY 25
75
AUB
Interception
11 plays · 49 yds · AUB 25
49
BAY
End Of Half
1 plays · 1 yds · BAY 17
1
BAY
Punt
3 plays · 0 yds · BAY 25
0
AUB
Missed FG
12 plays · 53 yds · AUB 21
53
BAY
Downs
10 plays · 58 yds · BAY 26
58
AUB
Punt
5 plays · 38 yds · AUB 17
38
BAY
Punt
3 plays · -5 yds · BAY 15
-5
AUB
Downs
8 plays · 30 yds · AUB 36
30
BAY
Downs
9 plays · 28 yds · BAY 34
28
AUB
Interception
1 plays · 0 yds · AUB 0
0
BAY
Field Goal
13 plays · 45 yds · AUB 49
45
AUB
Touchdown
10 plays · 75 yds · AUB 25
75
BAY
Touchdown
14 plays · 70 yds · BAY 25
70
AUB
End Of Quarter
1 plays · -1 yds · BAY 40
-1

Division Standings

FBS — Big 12 Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Cincinnati2001.00096252-00-0W2
Colorado2001.00066341-01-0W2
Houston2100.667136542-00-1L1
Iowa State1100.50051261-00-1L1
Kansas1100.50072441-10-0L1
UCF1100.50080181-00-1L1
Utah2001.000109242-00-0W2
West Virginia2001.00083312-00-0W2
Arizona State1100.50090551-00-1L1
Arizona1100.50052351-00-1L1
BYU2001.00091242-00-0W2
Kansas State2001.000105102-00-0W2
Texas Tech3001.00096602-01-0W3
Baylor1100.50060201-00-1W1
Oklahoma State1100.50049551-00-1W1
TCU1100.50073221-10-0W1

FBS — Southeastern Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Alabama2001.00093271-01-0W2
Arkansas1100.50041571-00-1L1
Auburn2001.00060242-00-0W2
Georgia2001.000133232-00-0W2
Kentucky1100.50062581-10-0L1
Missouri2001.00092351-01-0W2
Oklahoma1100.50061171-00-1L1
South Carolina2001.00010292-00-0W2
Tennessee2001.000101331-01-0W2
Texas2001.00083302-00-0W2
Florida2001.000118242-00-0W2
LSU2001.00096242-00-0W2
Mississippi State2001.000100261-01-0W2
Ole Miss2001.00082472-00-0W2
Texas A&M2001.00098202-00-0W2
Vanderbilt2001.00063352-00-0W2

Game Information

EventAflac Kickoff
StageWeek 1
Season2026
KickoffSat, Sep 5, 3:30 pm
VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium
LocationAtlanta, GA
SurfaceArtificial Turf
SiteNeutral Site
BroadcastABC, Disney+
Attendance55,068

About the Game

The Baylor vs Auburn game is final on September 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM EDT at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA. The final score is Baylor 16, Auburn 17. The matchup is part of the 2026 college football regular season.

The pregame records were 0-1 for Baylor and 1-0 for Auburn. The game was broadcast on ABC. Live scoring, key plays and team statistics are covered here from kickoff through the final result.

Keep up with Baylor vs Auburn from the scheduled kickoff through the final result. College Football scores and schedule page covers the rest of the league schedule and recent results.

Baylor
3rd in Big 12
VS
Auburn
2nd in SEC

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#2
DJ Lagway
DJ LagwayQB6' 3"237 lbs
#94
Palmer Williams
Palmer WilliamsP6' 2"221 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#4
Louis Brown IV
Louis Brown IVWR6' 2"206 lbs
#6
Gavin Freeman
Gavin FreemanWR5' 9"181 lbs
#85
Matthew Klopfenstein
Matthew KlopfensteinTE6' 4"248 lbs
#11
Caden Knighten
Caden KnightenRB5' 11"211 lbs
#15
Jayden McGowan
Jayden McGowanWR5' 7"187 lbs
#35
Dawson Pendergrass
Dawson PendergrassRB6' 2"225 lbs
#86
Hawkins Polley
Hawkins PolleyTE6' 4"256 lbs
#3
Jadon Porter
Jadon PorterWR6' 1"192 lbs
#23
Michael Turner
Michael TurnerRB6' 0"215 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#56
Kaleb Arterberry
Kaleb ArterberryLB6' 3"246 lbs
#5
Travion Barnes
Travion BarnesLB6' 0"247 lbs
#41
Kaleb Burns
Kaleb BurnsLB6' 1"224 lbs
#9
Ryan Davis
Ryan DavisDE6' 4"251 lbs
#40
Kyler Jordan
Kyler JordanDE6' 2"251 lbs
#97
Jordan Mack
Jordan MackDE6' 4"277 lbs
#13
Garrick Ponder
Garrick PonderDE6' 2"247 lbs
#10
Kyland Reed
Kyland ReedLB6' 1"222 lbs
#59
Devonte Tezino
Devonte TezinoDL6' 5"284 lbs
#36
Kedrick Walker
Kedrick WalkerLB6' 3"236 lbs
#96
Kamren Washington
Kamren WashingtonDL6' 1"281 lbs
Hosea Wheeler
Hosea WheelerDL6' 3"306 lbs
#99
Jamaal Whyce Jr.
Jamaal Whyce Jr.DL6' 4"301 lbs

Defensive Backs

#22
Reggie Bush II
Reggie Bush IICB6' 0"190 lbs
#14
Daniel Cobbs
Daniel CobbsS5' 11"199 lbs
#24
Micah Gifford
Micah GiffordS6' 3"205 lbs
#7
Devon Jordan
Devon JordanCB5' 11"183 lbs
#15
Colby McCalister
Colby McCalisterS5' 10"200 lbs
#21
Bo Onu
Bo OnuS6' 0"210 lbs
#25
LeVar Thornton Jr.
LeVar Thornton Jr.CB6' 3"182 lbs
#11
Devin Turner
Devin TurnerS6' 2"205 lbs
#17
Tyler Turner
Tyler TurnerS6' 0"187 lbs

Other

#98
Rhett Armstrong
Rhett ArmstrongPK6' 5"209 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#17
Byrum Brown
Byrum BrownQB6' 3"235 lbs
#14
Hudson Kaak
Hudson KaakP6' 1"222 lbs
#11
Will Myers
Will MyersQB5' 8"190 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#6
Bryce Cain
Bryce CainWR5' 10"165 lbs
#23
Jeremiah Cobb
Jeremiah CobbRB5' 11"205 lbs
#1
Jonathan Echols
Jonathan EcholsTE6' 6"235 lbs
#19
Jake Johnson
Jake JohnsonTE6' 6"245 lbs
#4
Jeremiah Koger
Jeremiah KogerWR6' 3"213 lbs
#29
Omar Mabson II
Omar Mabson IIRB5' 9"215 lbs
#8
Christian Neptune
Christian NeptuneWR5' 11"190 lbs
#5
Chas Nimrod
Chas NimrodWR6' 2"200 lbs
#11
Keshaun Singleton
Keshaun SingletonWR6' 3"220 lbs
#30
Bryson Washington
Bryson WashingtonRB6' 0"210 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#17
Xavier Atkins
Xavier AtkinsLB6' 0"210 lbs
#95
Jourdin Crawford
Jourdin CrawfordDL6' 0"330 lbs
#16
Bryce Deas
Bryce DeasLB6' 1"225 lbs
#10
Walter Mathis Jr.
Walter Mathis Jr.DL6' 2"290 lbs
#9
Elijah Melendez
Elijah MelendezLB6' 0"240 lbs
#13
Chris Murray
Chris MurrayDL6' 3"256 lbs
#94
Cody Sigler
Cody SiglerDL6' 2"308 lbs
#11
Darrion Smith
Darrion SmithDL6' 2"263 lbs
#35
Dallas Walker IV
Dallas Walker IVDL6' 3"345 lbs

Defensive Backs

#1
Champ Anthony
Champ AnthonyS5' 11"195 lbs
#3
AnQuon Fegans
AnQuon FegansS6' 0"200 lbs
#8
Kaleb Harris
Kaleb HarrisS6' 1"204 lbs
#21
Gavin Jenkins
Gavin JenkinsCB6' 2"190 lbs
#22
Andre Jordan Jr.
Andre Jordan Jr.CB6' 1"185 lbs
#4
Rayshawn Pleasant
Rayshawn PleasantCB5' 11"200 lbs
Sylvester Smith-Reed
Sylvester Smith-ReedS6' 0"195 lbs
#5
Eric Winters
Eric WintersS6' 0"215 lbs

Other

#90
Nate Johnson
Nate JohnsonEDGE6' 5"263 lbs
#38
Alex McPherson
Alex McPhersonPK5' 9"165 lbs
#41
Jared Smith
Jared SmithEDGE6' 6"260 lbs
#15
Da'Shawn Womack
Da'Shawn WomackEDGE6' 5"265 lbs
Baylor
3rd in Big 12
VS
Auburn
2nd in SEC

Passing

54.6
Completion Percentage
68.1
53
Completions
47
4.10
Interception Percentage
4.30
4
Interceptions
3
33
Longest Pass
45
666
Net Passing Yards
529
333.0
Net Passing Yards Per Game
264.5
97
Passing Attempts
69
5.20
Passing Touchdown %
4.30
5
Passing Touchdowns
3
121.4
Passer Rating
138.5
2
Total Sacks
6
11
Sack Yards Lost
25
6.9
Yards Per Pass Attempt
7.7
666
Passing Yards
529
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
2
Team Games Played
2
494.0
Yards Per Game
501.0
30.0
Total Points Per Game
30.0
60
Total Points
60
7
Total Touchdowns
7
333.0
Passing Yards Per Game
264.5
53-97
Comp-Att
47-69
2-11
Sacks-Yards Lost
6-25

Rushing

86
Rushing Attempts
92
322
Rushing Yards
473
3.7
Yards Per Rush Attempt
5.1
17
Long Rushing
39
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
2
Rushing Touchdowns
3
161.0
Rushing Yards Per Game
236.5
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
19
Rushing 1st downs
27
2
Team Games Played
2
988
Total Yards
1,002
185
Total Offensive Plays
167
30.0
Total Points Per Game
30.0
60
Total Points
60
7
Total Touchdowns
7

Receiving

53
Receptions
47
0
Receiving Targets
0
666
Receiving Yards
529
666
Receiving Yards
529
5
Receiving Touchdowns
3
33
Long Reception
45
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
333.0
Receiving Yards Per Game
264.5
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
303
Receiving Yards After Catch
259
34
Receiving First Downs
25
2
Team Games Played
2
12.6
Yards Per Reception
11.3
30.0
Total Points Per Game
30.0
60
Total Points
60
7
Total Touchdowns
7

Miscellaneous

59
Total 1st downs
55
19
Rushing 1st downs
27
34
Passing 1st downs
25
5
1st downs by penalty
3
15
Third Down Conversions
17
36
Third Down Attempts
33
41.67
3rd down %
51.52
6
Fourth Down Conversions
4
8
First Downs Attempts
6
75.00
4th down %
66.67
14
Total Penalties
16
125
Total Penalty Yards
120
3846
Possession Time Seconds
3562
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
5
Total Takeaways
4
5
Total Giveaways
4
0
Turnover Ratio
0
0
Fumbles Lost
0
15-36
3rd down efficiency
17-33
6-8
4th down efficiency
4-6
14-125
Total-Yards
16-120

Defense

81
Solo Tackles
94
42
Assist Tackles
38
123
Total Tackles
132
9
Sacks
5
43
Sack Yards
25
23
Stuffs
18
0
Passes Defended
0
3.3
Average Interception Yards
11.7
6
Long Interception
29
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
1
Kicks Blocked
0
15
Tackles For Loss
10
2
Team Games Played
2

Defensive Interceptions

3
Interceptions
3
10
Interception Yards
35
0
Interception Touchdowns
1
3-10
INT: Total
3-35

General

2
Fumbles
2
1
Forced Fumbles
1
1
Fumbles Recovered
1
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
2
Games Played
2
2-0
Fumbles-Lost
2-0

Returning

2
Kick Returns
3
63
Kick Return Yards
67
31.5
Yards Per Kick Return
22.3
36
Long Kick Return
31
0
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
5
Punt Returns
3
31
Punt Return Yards
0
6.2
Yards Per Punt Return
0.0
11
Long Punt Return
2
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
2
Team Games Played
2
5-31
Punt: Total
3-0

Kicking

4
Field Goal Made
3
6
Field Goal Attempts
4
66.7
Field Goal Percentage
75.0
46
Long Field Goal Made
55
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
2
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
0
0
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
0
4
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
3
0
Field Goal Attempts 50+
1
6
Extra Points Made
7
6
Extra Point Attempts
7
100.0
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
2
Field Goals Made 20-29
0
0
Field Goals Made 30-39
0
2
Field Goals Made 40-49
2
0
Field Goals Made 50+
1
18
Total Kicking Points
16
2
Team Games Played
2
69
Touchback Percentage
100
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
4-6
FG: Good-Attempts
3-4

Punting

5
Punts
6
250
Punt Yards
239
54
Long Punt
49
50.0
Gross Average Punt Yards
39.8
50.0
Net Average Punt Yards
39.8
0
Punts Blocked
0
1
Punts Inside 20
3
1
Touchbacks
0
3
Fair Catches
2
1
Punt Returns
1
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
2
Team Games Played
2
5-250
Punt: Total Yards
6-239

Scoring

2
Rushing Touchdowns
3
5
Receiving Touchdowns
3
0
Return Touchdowns
0
7
Total Touchdowns
6
4
Field Goals
3
6
Kick Extra Points
7
0
Total Two Point Conversions
0
60
Total Points
60
30.0
Total Points Per Game
30.0