Key Matchup: Auburn vs. Baylor

In a significant Week 1 college football encounter, the Auburn Tigers will face off against the Baylor Bears this Friday night. Auburn aims to continue its streak of eight consecutive season-opening victories while Baylor has shown strength with a 5-1 opener record under coach Dave Aranda. The Tigers, coming off a 5-7 season in 2024, finished tied for 13th in the SEC, whereas the Bears ended their previous season at 8-5, placing fifth in the Big 12.

Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. Historically, Baylor holds a slight edge with a 2-1-1 record against Auburn.

The latest odds show Auburn as 2.5-point favorites, with the total points over/under at 58.5. Before placing bets or picks, consider what expert Bruce Marshall has to offer.

Expert Analysis

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• Auburn Highlights:
  Junior Jackson Arnold, transferring from Oklahoma, is set to make his debut as quarterback. Last season, he threw for 1,421 yards along with 12 touchdowns for the Sooners. Senior Damari Alston returns as the top running back, accumulating 276 rushing yards and three touchdowns last year.

• Baylor Strengths:
  Looking to leverage a potent offense, senior quarterback Sawyer Robertson returns after a strong season where he threw for over 3,000 yards. Meanwhile, sophomore running back Bryson Washington set a freshman record with 1,028 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns last year.

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