Who will come out on top when Auburn visits Baylor to kick off the 2025 college football season?

Auburn and Baylor Set for Historic 2025 Opener Under Friday Night Lights

The 2025 college football season kicks off with a long-awaited clash between Auburn and Baylor under the lights at McLane Stadium in Waco, Texas. Scheduled for Friday, August 29, at 7:00 PM CDT, the game marks the first meeting between the two programs in 50 years. Auburn comes in with renewed confidence under head coach Hugh Freeze and transfer quarterback Jackson Arnold, while Baylor looks to make a statement with returning QB Sawyer Robertson, who threw for over 3,000 yards last season. Off the field, Baylor is honoring the late Alex Foster, an incoming freshman who tragically passed away this summer. The halftime drone show promises a unique atmosphere, adding spectacle to what could be one of the most electric openers of the season. With both teams hoping to make early noise in their respective conferences, this battle could set the tone for the months ahead.

Options

  • Auburn Tigers
  • Baylor Bears

Pollopolis — the city of opinion