Auburn edges Baylor 17-16 in narrow victory

Auburn secured a narrow 17-16 victory over Baylor in Atlanta, marking a significant win in head coach Alex Golesh’s debut. The game was decided in the final seconds when Auburn safety Eric Winters stopped Baylor tight end Matthew Klopfenstein on a two-point conversion attempt to seal the win.

Despite the victory, Auburn faced offensive struggles, including three interceptions thrown by senior quarterback Byrum Brown. Baylor’s offense, led by quarterback DJ Lagway, recorded 333 passing yards during the contest.

Following the loss, Baylor players expressed determination to prepare for their upcoming home opener against Prairie View A&M. However, the team faces significant injury challenges. Senior Jacob Redding is out for the season with an ACL tear, while quarterback DJ Lagway, wide receiver Jadon Porter, and offensive linemen Kaden and Koltin Sieracki are listed as day-to-day.