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SEC title contender Auburn (2-0) will welcome SBC challenger South Alabama (1-1) to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday.
Jackson Arnold #11 of the Auburn Tigers looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on August 29, 2025 in Waco, Texas.
Jackson Arnold #11 of the Auburn Tigers looks to pass during the second half of a game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium on August 29, 2025 in Waco, Texas.
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How to Watch South Alabama vs AuburnDate: Saturday, September 13, 2025Time: 12:45 PM EDTLocation: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AlabamaChannel: SEC NetworkStream: Fubo (TRY FOR FREE)
The script is written for SEC superpower Auburn to go 3-0 at home to South Alabama on Saturday, but the Jaguars are liable to rip up the playbook. Second-year head coach Major Applewhite showed as much with a valiant comeback effort against Tulane last time out, which ended in a commendable 33-31 loss.
South Alabama trailed 33-17 with barely 10 minutes to go in that game before unleashing a mighty effort that came up just short. And undefeated Auburn would be wise not to treat a relatively unknown enemy lightly in what will be their maiden meeting at this level.
The 2-0 Tigers have looked electric in attack so far this season, with everything running through standout junior quarterback Jackson Arnold. The 21-year-old quite literally ran the show with two rushing touchdowns in Auburn’s season-opening win over Baylor, then threw for three scores and 251 yards against Ball State.
South Alabama doesn’t have nearly the same level of star power on its roster, though several familiar faces on the coaching staff could cause some damage. Quarterbacks coach Zach Crisler spent two seasons under Hugh Freeze before jumping ship to Mobile. In comparison, former linebacker Tre Williams played four seasons with the Tigers and is now the Jaguars’ special teams coordinator.
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