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- Devin Williams is expected to miss the entire 2026 season. - A defensive-line rotation candidate suffered a hamstring injury during Auburn's second practice, continuing an injury issue that followed him from Florida. - Auburn's offensive-line depth is also thinner after an expected two-deep contributor was ruled out for roughly half the season, leaving both guard and tackle depth under review.

- Senior Chas Nimrod enters his first season on the Plains after making the move to Auburn alongside many of his South Florida teammates and is ready to make an immediate impact for the Tigers. - A native of Bentonville, Arkansas, family has played an essential role in Nimrod's life as he has continued to grow and mature both as a player and as a man entering his final collegiate...

- QB: Josh Pate gives his thoughts on Auburn QB Byrum Brown’s potential as an SEC quarterback, his unorthodox throwing motion, and Alex Golesh’s trust in him.

- OL: Stanton Ramil played the entire scrimmage and Jacob Strand took "a bunch" of reps with the first team More from Alex Golesh on Auburn's offensive line during today's scrimmage

- AUBURN, Ala. – Four weeks before Auburn kicks off the Alex Golesh era, the Tigers continue to ramp up preseason camp, progressing from shorts to shells to full pads. “I’m good with where we are,” the first-year head coach said after Thursday’s workout, Auburn’s second of the week. “We’re nowhere near where we need to be, and we certainly will get there.”

- Auburn plans to run heavily in Alex Golesh's first season, with Byrum Brown's reunion with coordinator Joel Gordon providing continuity for the complementary passing game. - Veteran receivers Keshaun Singleton, Chas Nimrod and Jeremiah Koger were more consistent in fall camp than in spring, with Singleton specifically producing his best camp work. - Brown said Auburn's receivers are winning more contested catches, while the run-first structure is expected to create one-on-one opportunities outside against Baylor.

- WR: Auburn has added fifth-year former Troy WR Tray Taylor to its roster More on the addition and Taylor's status

- Auburn expects the sidelined secondary group to return within a few days, providing a positive near-term availability signal. - The starting wide-receiver group was identified as the scrimmage's biggest positive. - Oregon State transfer Jacob Strand remains in the left-guard competition, while Alex Gulloch received first-team right-guard work and was praised for his command.

- Christian Neptune remains in a non-contact jersey after undergoing a shoulder procedure. - Jonathan Eccles and Arlis Boardingham were cleared and ready for Auburn's first fall-camp practice. - Omar Mabson continued his strong offseason by working as the No. 2 running back on Day 1.

- AUBURN, Ala. — Junior linebacker Xavier Atkins led a group of three Auburn football student-athletes named to the Preseason All-SEC Team, announced Friday by the Southeastern Conference. - Also receiving preseason All-SEC nods were senior kicker Alex McPherson and senior defensive back Champ Anthony . - Both were named to their respective third team.

- Alex Golesh exposed Auburn's offense to crowd noise, shifting defensive fronts and chaotic pre-snap looks from the first day of camp to prepare its tempo system for Baylor. - Quarterback Byrum Brown and center Cole Best share responsibility for identifying fronts and changing protections, making their long-developed communication central to Auburn's ability to operate quickly. - Auburn is still emphasizing offensive communication and elimination of pre-snap errors after watching Week 0 teams repeatedly stall drives with operational mistakes. - The defense has also practiced operating through crowd noise because Auburn expects its fan advantage at the neutral-site opener to resemble a home environment.

- Auburn still has health uncertainty around Nate Johnson as the season approaches. - The tight-end room has a lower-back concern and a returning player who must rebuild football conditioning after missed work. - Auburn appears to have established a clear top-three tight-end group entering the opener, but availability and game readiness remain important variables.

- Auburn's defensive front is young, making its ability to generate pressure on third down an important early-season question. - Dairyon Smith returns as a proven pass-rush option after producing effectively for Auburn last season.

- Benji Roland, Auburn's 2026 SEC Football Legend First, induction into the Tiger Trail of Auburn’s Class of 2026. - Now, he’s Auburn’s 2026 SEC Football Legend. “My wife would tell you I’m never at a loss for words,” Roland said. “However, I’ve been lost for words when John asked me to represent Auburn University.”