The Denton Guyer product Arnold struggled through a difficult year with the Sooners, losing his starting job and entering the transfer portal after the season.

Auburn football has struggled mightily throughout the first half of the 2020s with a 28-33 record to start the decade and four straight losing seasons following

Auburn quarterback Jackson Arnold says of the Tigers' program "the trust they have in me has built a lot of confidence in myself.”

The Hugh Freeze era of Auburn Football hasn’t gotten off to the best start, and the recent fan criticism about his golf game amid ongoing recruiting struggles certainly doesn’t help entering Year 3. Still,

This offseason, Auburn football added some dynamic transfers to its secondary — and the bunch makes a compelling case for shining in 2025.

The Auburn Tigers have a deep, talented defense in 2025, but there's room for some of the incoming freshmen to make an impact.

Last meeting: Auburn 15, Baylor 14 (Sept. 18, 1976)