Baylor and Hugh Freeze ‘s Auburn hadn’t met in nearly half a century, but their long-awaited clash was worth the wait. Friday night on the Brazos turned into a heavyweight bout. Deep shots, gutsy fourth-down calls, and a game-breaking kickoff return that pushed Auburn to a 38–24 victory. Baylor threw the first punch. Connor Hawkins drilled a 36-yarder, and Sawyer Robertson lit up the blackout crowd with a 57-yard bomb to Kole Wilson . But the Bears stalled as the game went on and the Tigers scored their first W of the season. But Hugh Freeze is showing concerns in his defensive unit that must be addressed.

Big plays, bruising runs, and just enough swagger to quiet McLane Stadium. Auburn owned the night. Jackson Arnold , the Oklahoma transfer making his Auburn debut back home in

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