- Matchup: Baylor Bears vs Auburn Tigers
- Event Date: Saturday, September 5, 2026
- Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Tigers favored by 7.5 points
- Over/Under Total: 58.5
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The Baylor Bears, who wrapped up last season with a 5-7 record, are set to clash with the Auburn Tigers, who also concluded the prior year at 5-7, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 5, 2026. Auburn kicks off as 7.5-point favorites in this matchup, with a total points line of 58.5.
Last season, the Baylor Bears ended their campaign with a disappointing 5-7 mark. Their most recent game featured a tough loss against the Houston Cougars, concluding with a score of 31-24. During that game, the Bears executed 72 plays, amassing 421 total yards. The Bears attempted 26 runs, gaining 112 rushing yards for an average of 4.3 yards per carry. Defensively at the line of scrimmage, Baylor gave up 216 yards on 48 carries, which worked out to 4.5 yards per run allowed. Through the air, they allowed 21 completions on 31 attempts, totaling 201 yards with a 67.7% completion rate.
Throughout the past year, Baylor racked up 5,413 total yards. They delivered 31 touchdown passes and an additional 12 rushing touchdowns, but also turned the ball over 24 times. The Bears recorded 298 first downs and committed 72 penalties resulting in 732 yards. On average, they produced 141.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 83rd nationwide. In terms of scoring, Baylor averaged 31.1 points per game.
Defensively, the Bears struggled significantly, ranking 122nd in D-1 for points allowed, giving up an average of 32.6 points per game. They averaged 4.9 yards per rush and yielded 197.3 rushing yards per game, ending the season with a total of 2,368 rushing yards over 12 games. In pass defense, the Bears permitted 2,339 yards, ranking 19th nationally. They surrendered 194.9 yards per game through the air, with a completion percentage allowed of 62.0%. Overall, they allowed an average of 392.2 total yards per game, placing them 88th in D-1, along with 17 passing and 30 rushing touchdowns against.
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Similarly, the Auburn Tigers concluded their season with a 5-7 record. In their latest outing, they faced a defeat against the Alabama Crimson Tide, falling 27-20. In that contest, Auburn’s run defense allowed 38 attempts for 158 yards (4.2 yards per carry). Their secondary permitted a 54.3% completion rate, yielding 122 yards with 19 completions out of 35 attempts. Overall, Auburn tallied 411 yards from 75 plays, averaging 5.5 yards per play, while their ground game contributed 152 yards on 36 carries at 4.2 yards per rush.
On the scoring front, the Tigers ranked 74th in D-1 with an average of 26.8 points per game. They managed a total of 373.9 yards per game, placing them 79th in D-1. The Auburn offense recorded 764 penalty yards over 94 infractions, ranking 29th in the country. They committed 4 interceptions and allowed opponents to recover 4 fumbles while securing 250 first downs. Over the past season, they accumulated 2,365 passing yards, averaging 197.1 yards per game, which ranked 99th nationally. Additionally, their rushing attack averaged 176.8 yards per game, totaling 2,122 rushing yards for the season.
Auburn’s defense allowed 1,192 rushing yards (99.3 yards per game) and 12 rushing touchdowns last season. They also allowed 16 passing touchdowns and 229.8 passing yards per game, ranking 90th overall in D-1. The Tigers conceded a total of 248 points throughout the season. Their defense managed to recover 6 fumbles and intercept 11 passes over the year. They were involved in 798 defensive plays, placing them 34th in Division 1, while allowing 20.7 points per game, ranking them 34th nationally.
Who will emerge victorious in this Bears vs Tigers college football clash against the spread?
Pick: Choose the Bears +7.5
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