Big 12 Kickoff: New Coaches, Big Games | Auburn Tigers Football News

0:00On September 3rd, the college football season is officially kicking off this weekend, and the Big 12 Conference is jumping right into the action with. Games spread across Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. While there are a ton of nationally ranked matchups, there are definitely some games worth keeping an eye on, especially for the conferences, standing. One of the biggest games for the Big 12's reputation is Baylor taking on Auburn in Atlanta on Saturday. Both teams are coming off disappointing seasons, and are projected to be in the middle of their respective conferences. For Baylor's coach, Dave Oranda, this is a crucial game to start building momentum, improving he can turn the program around. Meanwhile, Thursday night features Colorado heading to Georgia Tech. This is a rematch of last year's opener, where Georgia Tech secured a win that set the tone for their successful season. For Colorado and their coach, Deon Sanders, a victory here against a strong ACC opponent would be a significant statement to start their year.

1:01On the flip side, TCU had a rough start to their season, losing a close game in Ireland against North Carolina. The offense struggled to get going, and the team committed a number of penalties. Historically, teams that lose this early international game haven't fared well for the rest of the season, but the coach is confident they can bounce. Back, this weekend also marks the debut of four new head coaches in the Big 12. We'll see new leaders at Utah, Iowa State, Oklahoma State, and Kansas State each looking to make their mark and start their tenures with a win. It's a new chapter for these programs, and how these new coaches perform will be a major storyline. From your team, powered by AI, this is Auburn Tigers Football News today.