⚡ CFB Dashboard

- QB/LB: @CoachGeneChizik on Auburn QB Byrum Brown: "I've had 7 first round QBs on my teams over the years.

- Auburn is preparing for Baylor to alternate between two different defensive structures because its coordinator has successfully used both and has not revealed which will dominate the opener. - Baylor's defensive front features veteran Kyler Jordan, Coastal Carolina transfer Jordan Mack and an experienced interior led by Hosea Wheeler and Jamal Whyce. - Auburn must account for middle linebacker Travion Barnes, who returned from last season's injury and was described as perhaps Baylor's best preseason defender. - Baylor's edge pressure is expected to come primarily from Kansas State transfer Ryan Davis and Garrick Ponder, who recorded 4.5 sacks for Southern Miss last season. - Baylor returns safeties Devin Turner and Colby McCalister from lost injury seasons and pairs them with proven ball producer Jacob Redding and experienced corners LeVar Thornton Jr. and Devon Jordan.

- LB: Linebacker Kyland Reed on looking to avenge Baylor’s home loss to Auburn last season: “That's definitely something that's on my mind.

- Stanton-Ramil remained healthy and fully available through both scrimmages, an important positive for Auburn's offensive-line continuity. - Colton Huddsler's ability to play multiple spots gives Auburn built-in depth, but keeping the entire line healthy remains a central concern. - Alex Golesh has emphasized that Auburn's weekly offensive ceiling will follow the offensive line, while the staff also wants enough front-line rotation to keep its pass rush fresh later in drives.