Byrum Brown will start at quarterback for Auburn against Baylor on 5 September 2026. The 6-foot-4 signal-caller has caught the eye before his first game, with former Tennessee and Florida player Tim Tebow calling him a "physical freak."
Tebow's comments underline the buzz building around Brown ahead of the season opener. The young quarterback has stood out during the offseason, and hopes are building among Auburn fans.
A former Auburn coach told AL.com he thinks fans will be encouraged after seeing Brown play. "I think Auburn people will have some hope after the first game," the coach said.
That kind of backing from a past member of staff adds weight to the sense of optimism that Brown could be a difference-maker for the Tigers in the year ahead.