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 remarks highlight the excitement growing around Brown ahead of the season opener. The young quarterback has made an impression during the offseason, and expectations are rising among the Auburn faithful.

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

That kind of backing from a former insider adds weight to the growing belief that Brown could be a key figure for the Tigers in the year ahead.