Baylor Bears Face Auburn in Season Opener on September 5

The Baylor Bears will kick off their 2023 college football season against the Auburn Tigers on September 5 at 2:30 p.m. CST. This highly anticipated matchup will take place in Atlanta as part of the Aflac Kickoff Game, moving from its originally scheduled venue at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The game marks the beginning of the Alex Golesh era for Auburn, who won last year's opener against Baylor 38-24 in Waco. Baylor, under head coach Dave Aranda, finished the previous season with a disappointing 5-7 record, putting pressure on the coaching staff to improve this year. The Bears will need to address significant roster changes, including the loss of key offensive players like running back Bryson Washington, who transferred to Auburn. As both teams prepare for this season opener, the Baylor Bears will look to strengthen their defense, which struggled last season, ranking No. 122 nationally in scoring. This matchup is crucial for both programs as they aim to start the season on a positive note.