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 words reflect the excitement growing around Brown in the lead-up to the season opener. The young quarterback has stood out during the offseason, and there is growing optimism among Tigers supporters.

A former Auburn coach told AL.com he thinks fans will feel good after seeing Brown play. "I think Auburn people will have some hope after the first game," the coach said.

That kind of endorsement from a former insider reinforces the rising confidence that Brown could be a difference-maker for the Tigers in the year ahead.