Summary
Auburn University had a challenging football season in 2025, with a record of 5-7 and multiple quarterback changes. Sports analyst Manny Navarro predicts that Auburn will sign quarterback Byrum Brown from the transfer portal for the 2026 season. Brown previously played under Auburn's new coach, Alex Golesh, at South Florida.
Key Facts
- Auburn University's football team finished with a 5-7 record in 2025.
- The team fired head coach Hugh Freeze during the season.
- Three quarterbacks started games for Auburn in 2025, with none likely to return as starters in 2026.
- Deuce Knight, a highly-rated freshman, started a game but may have competition for the starting spot next season.
- Byrum Brown, a senior quarterback from South Florida, is predicted to join Auburn via the transfer portal.
- Brown is familiar with Auburn's new coach, Alex Golesh, having played for him at South Florida.
- In 2023, Brown passed for 3,292 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions for the Bulls.
- Brown's 2025 season included 3,158 passing yards, 28 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, leading his team to a 9-3 record.
