⚡ CFB Dashboard

- 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.

- 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 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.