Auburn Football Loses Receiver Depth a Week Out From the Aflac Kickoff

August 25, 2026 — Auburn, AL

Auburn football took a hit to its wide receiver depth chart in the final stretch before the season opener, but first-year head coach Alex Golesh said he remains confident in his current rotation.

The Tigers open the Golesh era against Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Saturday, Sept. 5, then host Southern Miss on Sept. 12.

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Source: Yahoo Sports / Auburn Tigers Athletics

From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — August 24 – 30, 2026 | Vol. 1, No. 21 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News

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