Overview

• Kickoff is 7 p.m. CT at McLane Stadium in Waco with the broadcast on FOX.
• BetMGM lists Auburn as a 2.5-point favorite, while ESPN’s predictor gives Baylor a 51.8% win chance.
• Auburn’s revamped attack featuring transfer QB Jackson Arnold, WR Eric Singleton Jr. and OL additions is highlighted as the potential edge against Dave Aranda’s havoc-focused defense.
• Injury outlook includes Auburn kicker Alex McPherson as a game-time decision and Singleton listed probable; Baylor lists DB Carl Williams IV and RB Michael Turner as doubtful, with RB Dawson Pendergrass and S Devin Turner out.
• Baylor returns QB Sawyer Robertson after a 3,071-yard, 28-TD 2024 season and RB Bryson Washington after 1,028 rushing yards, while Auburn carries an eight-game season-opening win streak into its first true road opener since 2002.