Auburn vs. Baylor game day guide: Kickoff time, TV, how to watch

It is game day in Atlanta as the Auburn Tigers take on the Baylor Bears in their season opener for the 2026 season.

With the opening kick of the Aflac Kickoff Game just hours away, here is some general information for this Saturday afternoon contest between foes from the SEC and Big 12.

Game: Auburn vs. Baylor

Where: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Kick-off time: 3:45 p.m. ET, 2:45 p.m. CST

Conditions: Clear, game indoors

How to watch: ABC, ESPN App, Disney+

Commentators: Joe Tessitore (Play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (Analyst), Taylor McGregor (Sideline reporter)

Listen: Auburn Sports Network, Auburn Tigers app, Wings 94.3 FM (Auburn radio locally)

Radio announcers: Andy Burcham (Play-by-play), Jason Campbell (Analyst), Ronnie Brown (Sideline reporter)

History: Series tied 2-2-1

Most recent meeting: Auburn won 38-24 in Waco, Texas

Spread: Auburn -7.5

Over/under: 59.5

Money line: Auburn -285, Baylor +230

Coaches: Auburn - Alex Golesh (23-15), Baylor - Dave Aranda (36-37)

Captains: Auburn - Champ Anthony, Cole Best, Byrum Brown, Cade Carlson and Elijah Melendez; Baylor - Michael Allen, Kyler Jordan, Matthew Klopfenstein, DJ Lagway, Kyland Reed and Jamaal Whyce

Key storylines:

• Alex Golesh’s first game as Auburn head coach
• Dave Aranda on the hot seat
• Bryson Washington playing against his former team
• DJ Lagway gets fresh start
• Baylor gets new defensive coordinator in Joe Klanderman
• Champ Anthony seeking to have healthy season

Informational articles on game:

• Inside Enemy Bylines: What Auburn should expect from Baylor

• Auburn football depth chart released for Week 1 vs. Baylor

• Alex Golesh: Baylor QB DJ Lagway could be one of nation's best

• Inside Enemy Bylines: Strengths and weaknesses Baylor presents

• Auburn needs Baylor win to start turning program around | Coach's Corner

• Why Auburn-Baylor? David Epps goes inside the Aflac Kickoff matchup

• Auburn injury update: Tigers ‘in a good spot’ ahead of Baylor

• Golesh: Communication, pre-snap execution critical for Auburn vs. Baylor

• Auburn preparing for ‘the unknown’ against revamped Baylor defense

• Joe Lisi, Terry Bowden break down Auburn-Baylor matchup | Bowden Ball

• Auburn recruiting visitor list: Top prospects headed to Atlanta

• Inside Enemy Bylines: Caraway's players to watch for Baylor, Auburn

• 'Play of the QB' Voice of Baylor football

• Podcast: Auburn vs. Baylor: Final breakdown, keys to the game and predictions

• Podcast: Baylor insider breaks down Saturday's season

• Keys to victory for Auburn, Baylor in season opener

• AUC Staff Q&A: What Auburn must do to beat Baylor

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