Photo Gallery: Auburn vs. Baylor

A football team in blue and orange uniforms runs through a cloud of smoke from an inflatable archway during a game.A football team in blue and orange uniforms runs through a cloud of smoke from an inflatable archway during a game.
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Five individuals sit on stools on a football field in front of Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with a crowd and event branding visible in the background.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
Two individuals engage in conversation outdoors, one wearing an Auburn University shirt and the other in a blue suit, both equipped with earpieces.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
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An Auburn Tigers mascot in a football jersey stands prominently in front of a marching band.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Aubie the Tiger during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
A person wearing headphones and a backpack stands in a crowd, surrounded by fans and media personnel at an outdoor event.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Quarterback Byrum Brown (17) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
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A football helmet sits on a shelf beside a red nameplate reading "38 McPherson" and an "Afflac Kickoff Game" logo.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Uniforms during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
A row of lockers in a sports facility, each containing helmets, jerseys, and gear for players, with a sign above reading "AFIAC KICKOFF GAME."ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - The Auburn Tigers Locker Room during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
An American football player in a blue uniform with the number 11 holds a football while standing on the field.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Quarterback Byrum Brown (17) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
A crowd of spectators cheers from stadium seats above a line of football players in white helmets and blue uniforms, with a large scoreboard displaying the number 38.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Fans during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Bryce Mitchell/Auburn Tigers
Two individuals shake hands on a football field during a game, surrounded by spectators and team members in a large stadium.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Cam Newton, Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
Two individuals shake hands on a football field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, surrounded by players and spectators in a large arena.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Cam Newton during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
Several Auburn football players sit on the bench, wearing their uniforms and gear, appearing focused or contemplative.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Defensive Lineman Cody Sigler (94) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
A football coach in a locker room gestures emphatically while players in Auburn uniforms listen intently.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Head Coach Alex Golesh during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
A group of football players and staff walk onto the field during a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with fans in the stands and a scoreboard showing the score.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Captains during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
A football team in blue and orange uniforms runs through a cloud of smoke from an inflatable archway during a game.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Defensive Lineman Chris Murray (13) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Bryce Mitchell/Auburn Tigers
Two football players collide during a game, one in a blue and orange uniform and the other in green and white, as teammates and spectators watch from the sidelines.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Linebacker Xavier Atkins (17) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
Auburn football players celebrate a play as an opposing player lies on the field.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Linebacker Xavier Atkins (17)Auburn Linebacker Xavier Atkins (17) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
An athlete in a blue and white uniform is tackled by an opponent in green and yellow during a football game.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Wide Receiver Jeremiah Koger (4) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
A football player in a green and white uniform leaps to catch the ball while being defended by opponents on a field during a game.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Defensive Back Eric Winters (5) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
An athlete in a blue and orange uniform catches a football while being pursued by defenders on a green field.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Defensive Back Kaleb Harris (8) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
A football player in a navy and white uniform runs with the ball while being pursued by defenders in green and white uniforms on a field.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Edge Jared Smith (41) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
Two Auburn football players, wearing numbers 16 and 41, run across the field with the word "TIGERS" displayed on a large screen behind them.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Edge Jared Smith (41) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
An athlete in a blue and orange uniform kicks a football while another athlete in similar gear kneels nearby on a green field.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Kicker Alex McPherson (38) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Bryce Mitchell/Auburn Tigers
A large crowd fills the stands at a sports stadium, with prominent signage for the "Allstate Kickoff Game" and "Georgia Power" visible.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Fans during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Bryce Mitchell/Auburn Tigers
An Auburn football player in a navy jersey with the number 9 runs toward the line of scrimmage as opponents in green and white uniforms prepare for the play.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Linebacker Elijah Melendez (9) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
An athlete in a blue and white uniform runs with the football while being pursued by two opponents in green and white uniforms on a football field.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Running Back Bryson Washington (30) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
Two Auburn football players in motion on the field, one carrying the ball while another runs alongside.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Wide Receiver Bryce Cain (6) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
A football player in a blue and white uniform runs with the ball while being pursued by opponents on the field.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Running Back Jeremiah Cobb (23) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
An athlete in a navy and white uniform with orange accents raises both arms in celebration on a football field, with a football lying nearby and a crowd in the background.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Running Back Jeremiah Cobb (23) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Zach Bland/Auburn Tigers
An Auburn quarterback in a blue uniform with the number 17 runs with the football while being pursued by a Baylor defensive player in a green and white uniform.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Quarterback Byrum Brown (17) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
A football quarterback in a blue and white uniform prepares to throw the ball while being pressured by a defender in a green and white uniform.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Quarterback Byrum Brown (17) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
An athlete in a blue and white uniform with the number 29 runs with the football during a game, while opponents in green and white gear are nearby.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Running Back Omar Mabson II (29) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
Two football players in blue and orange uniforms tackle an opponent in green and white gear during a game.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Edge Da'Shawn Womack (15) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers
An Auburn football player in blue and white runs with the ball while being pursued by a green and white opponent.ATLANTA, Georgia - SEPTEMBER 05 - Auburn Wide Receiver Keshaun Singleton (11) during the Aflac Kickoff Game between the Auburn Tigers and the Baylor Bears at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. Photo by Austin Perryman/Auburn Tigers