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USA TODAY's Paul Myerberg was utterly impressed with Auburn after the Tigers defeated Baylor to open the 2026 college football season.

Auburn safety Eric Winters won two national awards for his game-sealing tackle of Baylor tight end Matthew Klopfenstein.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/auburn as Auburn Offensive Lineman Speaks on Baylor Game: 'Unacceptable'.

Joel Gordon didn't mince words about the self-imposed errors that nearly cost Auburn the Baylor game, but he saw something in the fourth quarter that gives him hope for the season ahead.

The Tigers escaped Atlanta with a 17-16 victory, but it symbolized a bigger storyline.

Eric Winters stops a two-point conversion play in the final seconds to secure Auburn's 17-16 season-opening win over Baylor.

Sophomore safety Eric Winters was the hero on Saturday after his impressive tackle at the goal line thwarted Baylor’s potential game-winning two-point conversion attempt. It was one of 11 tackles for him on the afternoon as Auburn’s defense kept the Tigers in the game.

Lagway made several important throws on third down — including a deep pass down the seam to Gavin Freeman on the final drive — and helped Baylor keep drives alive. The problem was turnovers. His fumble on third down gave Auburn its first major opportunity, while an interception later in the first quarter ended another Baylor drive.

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Baylor looks to get back on the right track against Prairie View A&M following their Week 1 defeat against Auburn.