Auburn and Baylor both enter 2025 with major expectations circling both programs. Hugh Freeze enters Year 3 after bringing in a 20-player transfer portal haul, highlighted by Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold. Dave Aranda coached his way off the hot seat a year ago, as Baylor finished 8-5 and 6-3 in Big 12 play. Friday night […]
Auburn and Baylor both enter 2025 with major expectations circling both programs. Hugh Freeze enters Year 3 after bringing in a 20-player transfer portal haul, highlighted by Oklahoma quarterback Jackson Arnold. Dave Aranda coached his way off the hot seat a year ago, as Baylor finished 8-5 and 6-3 in Big 12 play.
Friday night provides the chance for both programs to set the narrative of the 2025 season, entering the Labor Day weekend. Auburn is a 1-point favorite entering Friday night in Waco, according to BetMGM. Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. ET on Fox. Jason Benetti and Robert Griffin III are on the call.
On3’s live blog will track the Big 12-SEC matchup with live updates, analysis and instant reaction. Follow along for the latest on Auburn at Baylor.
What to know about Auburn QB Jackson Arnold
08/29/2025 07:01:29 PMA former five-star recruit, Jackson Arnold transferred to Auburn following an up-and-down 2024 season at Oklahoma. He threw for 1,421 yards and 12 touchdowns, but he also fumbled the ball nine times.
Arnold will be backed up by true freshman Deuce Knight and Stanford transfer Ashton Daniels. The Tigers were able to flip Knight from Notre Dame in his recruitment, and he turned heads in spring ball. He’s put on nearly 18 pounds since getting to campus, sources have told On3.
Baylor, Auburn headline Friday night of Week 1
08/29/2025 06:55:09 PMAuburn trails Baylor 2-1-1 all-time, and the road team is 2-0-1 in on-campus matchups. The series dates back to 1954, with the last meeting in 1976. The matchup at Baylor marks Auburn’s first true road game to begin a season since opening the 2002 season at USC.
Elsewhere in college football, Georgia Tech is visiting Colorado in an ACC-Big 12 clash.
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