Auburn football's mistakes weren't atypical in Week 1. It was still 'too many'

Auburn's first game against Baylor was not without its challenges. The Tigers, led by head coach Alex Golesh, faced an undefeated Southern Miss team, but the performance on the field revealed several areas for improvement. Offensive coordinator Joel Gordon noted that missed assignments were not uncommon in a season opener, describing them as "about on par" and emphasizing that it was a significant issue.

The Auburn offense struggled to establish a rhythm, taking turns with who would make mistakes early in the game. While the Bears out-gained Auburn in total yards and rushing, the biggest concern was the defensive performance, with Baylor recording five sacks compared to Auburn's none. Despite these setbacks, Golesh and Gordon are optimistic about the team's future, expecting major improvements from their next game.