Overview

• The game contract grants South Alabama 500 complimentary tickets, the option to purchase up to 2,000 more on consignment, and complimentary band seating up to 419 seats.
• South Alabama athletic director Joel Erdmann said the school has sold or distributed its full ticket allotment for the trip to Jordan-Hare Stadium.
• The $1.3 million payout matches Auburn’s guarantee to Ball State last week and is below recent sums to New Mexico ($1.9 million) and Louisiana-Monroe ($1.85 million).
• Saturday is the programs’ first meeting, kicking off at 11:45 a.m. CT on SEC Network, with Auburn listed as about a 24.5–25.5 point favorite.
• The matchup comes as the SEC moves to a nine-game conference schedule in 2026, a shift expected to reduce future nonconference opportunities.