Eric Winters stops Baylor’s 2-point try as Auburn prevails 17-16

In a Week 1 game, Auburn emerged victorious with a 17-16 win over Baylor. Safety Eric Winters played a crucial role in securing the win, preventing Baylor from achieving a two-point conversion with nine seconds left on the clock. Quarterback Byrum Brown of Auburn scored an 11-yard touchdown with 3:21 remaining in the fourth quarter, extending the Tigers' lead to 17-10.

Baylor's quarterback, DJ Lagway, capitalized on a crucial fourth-down conversion, finding Gavin Freeman for a 27-yard touchdown downfield, followed by a fourth-play touchdown to Gavin Freeman as well. However, Winters blocked a two-point attempt by tight end Matthew Klopfenstein, sealing the victory for Alex Golesh, who was coaching the Tigers for the first time.