Auburn at Baylor Game Matchup
Auburn logo Auburn Tigers at Baylor BearsBaylor logo
Saturday, August 30th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Auburn -1.5 (56.5) (-125)  Open: -1.5 | 56.5
McLane Stadium - Waco, TX

 
Tigers (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Hugh Freeze (11 - 14)
Avg Score : 28 - 21 (17 - 23 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.9 - 4.1 (#35)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 4) (Good: 3) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
Our Line: Auburn -5.5   (SP+ AUB -4)
Projected Score: AUB: 30 - BAY: 24 (55)
AUB Win prob: 50% | Cover: 47%
AUB Travel: 684 miles
Bears (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Dave Aranda (31 - 29)
Avg Score : 34 - 27 (37 - 20 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 7.2 - 4.8 (#51)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 0) (Good: 6) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 2)
 
Auburn's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Auburn at Baylor-1.556.5UN
Sat 9/6 Auburn vs Ball State
Sat 9/13 Auburn vs South Alabama
Sat 9/20 Auburn at Oklahoma
Sat 9/27 Auburn at Texas A&M
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/11 Auburn vs Georgia
Sat 10/18 Auburn vs Missouri
Sat 10/25 Auburn at Arkansas
Sat 11/1 Auburn vs Kentucky
Sat 11/8 Auburn at Vanderbilt
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Auburn vs Mercer
Sat 11/29 Auburn vs Alabama

Total: Elite: 4, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 4, Good: 3, Avg 2, Bad 1, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Auburn's Schedule
Baylor's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Baylor vs Auburn+1.556.5UY
Sat 9/6 Baylor at SMU
Sat 9/13 Baylor vs Samford
Sat 9/20 Baylor vs Arizona State
Sat 9/27 Baylor at Oklahoma State
Sat 10/4 Baylor vs Kansas State
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Baylor at TCU
Sat 10/25 Baylor at Cincinnati
Sat 11/1 Baylor vs UCF
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Baylor vs Utah
Sat 11/22 Baylor at Arizona
Sat 11/29 Baylor vs Houston

Total: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 0, Good: 6, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Baylor's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
AUB#42 (.24)45% (40)27.848% (21)3.32 (23)16642% (67)2643.42 (110)#21 (.09)38% (20)21.338% (19)38% (34)3.35 (25)49.31.81.1
BAY#29 (.25)47% (23)34.446% (37)3.19 (43)17448% (14)2274.28 (30)#74 (.18)39% (38)26.738% (13)42% (78)3.85 (77)58.111.6
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
AUB0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
BAY0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
AUB Offense1227.81744.9%3.421.821430166264548%52%48%42%17%.24
BAY Defense1326.719.839.4%3.851.6 - - - - - 54%46%38%42%15%.18
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
AUB Defense1221.322.537.8%3.351.1 - - - - - 53%47%38%38%15%.09
BAY Offense1334.437.346.8%4.28121401174227552%48%46%48%12%.25

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Auburn1227:1320.941%47%5.849.31.81.15.72.3127.9
Baylor1325:4820.644%61%5.858.111.65.11.8231.5
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
AUB Offense1248% (85)48% (21)33.4165.7513 (105).16 (55)3.32 (23)69% (95)10% (67)0.92 (89)
BAY Defense1354% (107)38% (13) - - - - .11 (64)3.03 (74)82% (122)9% (84)1.03 (92)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
AUB Defense1253% (98)38% (19) - - - - -.02 (7)2.49 (6)80% (108)10% (81)0.93 (44)
BAY Offense1352% (61)46% (37)35.1174.3523 (52).18 (41)3.19 (43)77% (42)7% (9)1.01 (50)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
AUB Offense1252% (47)42% (67)19.230.8263.98.613.827 (20)13 (103).31 (45)1.6 (39)31% (55)32% (69).41 (34)7% (113)1.9 (101)
BAY Defense1346% (29)42% (78) - - - - - - 13 (31).26 (80)1.7 (99)34% (39)31% (77).38 (98)6% (80)2.1 (83)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
AUB Defense1247% (42)38% (34) - - - - - - 8 (93).22 (63)1.7 (104)35% (19)28% (34).21 (31)6% (77)2.1 (85)
BAY Offense1348% (75)48% (14)17.227.8227.18.213.229 (12)9 (48).37 (21)1.6 (49)29% (29)36% (24).37 (53)6% (55)2 (91)

Auburn's Power Ratings
Auburn's Power Rating: 22.63 #11
Auburn's Offense Rating: 23.38 #16
Auburn's Defense Rating: 0.75 #9
2025 Talent Rating: 986.00 #12
Blue Chip Ratio: 47% #11
Auburn's 2025 Expected Record: 7.9 - 4.1
Auburn's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 12.1 #23
Auburn's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #42
Auburn's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.8 #19

Auburn's SP+ Ratings
Auburn's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 12.1 #23
Auburn's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #42
Auburn's Defense SP+ Rating: 17.8 #19

Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 946.5
Average Power Five Talent: 863.55
Average FBS Talent: 682.51

Power Ratings Matchup
Auburn: 22.63   Baylor: 11.785

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Auburn: 12.1   Baylor: 8.0




Baylor's Power Ratings
Baylor's Power Rating: 11.785 #34
Baylor's Offense Rating: 22.05 #25
Baylor's Defense Rating: 11.48 #47
2025 Talent Rating: 790.00 #49
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #48
Baylor's 2025 Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8

Baylor's SP+ Ratings
Baylor's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 8.0 #36
Baylor's Offense SP+ Rating: 34.6 #17
Baylor's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.6 #57

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 780.38
Average Power Five Talent: 863.55
Average FBS Talent: 682.51


Auburn Scoring
Offense: 27.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 17
Defense: 21.3 PPG
Defense on Road: 22.5

Auburn's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Auburn 30
Baylor 24


Projected Total Points: 55
Baylor Scoring
Offense: 34.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 37.3
Defense: 26.7 PPG
Defense at Home: 19.8

Baylor's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Baylor000 Overs
Auburn000 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams0 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

(#11) Auburn Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 22.63 #11
Offense Rating: 23.38 #16
Defense Rating: 0.75 #9
Overall SP+ Rating: 12.1 #23
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.9 #42
Defense SP+ Rating: 17.8 #19
Talent Rating: 986.00 #12
Blue Chip Ratio: 47% #11
Expected Record: 7.9 - 4.1

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 52%, Run: 48%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Poor in Scoring Position 3.42 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Bad Pass Success 42%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 38%
Good in Scoring Position 3.35 PPO
Great Run Def Success 38%
Good Pass Def Success 38%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Auburn Notes
(4/4) DE Keldric Faulk a top 10 DE via PFF.
(4/4) QB Arnold (OU) likely starter, Daniels/Knight #2?
(4/4) RB rebuild, D. Robinson (UConn) added, talent
(4/4) WR a top CFB Unit, Singleton (GT) big add
(4/4) Connor Lew (C) a top IOL via PFF
(3/28) This is a playoff roster if QB is competent
(3/18) OL returns 5/5, plus portal adds. Top CFB unit?
(3/18) TO's killed AU LY. Too many, little forced
(3/18) Freeze needs a good year. OC/DC 2nd year
Auburn     Ratings Matchup     Baylor
Power #11
#34
Off #16
#25
Def #9
#47
Talent #12
#49
SP+ #23
#36
SP+ Off #42
#17
SP+ Def #19
#57

Weather Forecast
Playing in McLane Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: AUB | BAY
Depth Chart: AUB | BAY
Rosters: AUB | BAY
(#34) Baylor Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 11.785 #34
Offense Rating: 22.05 #25
Defense Rating: 11.48 #47
Overall SP+ Rating: 8.0 #36
Offense SP+ Rating: 34.6 #17
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.6 #57
Talent Rating: 790.00 #49
Blue Chip Ratio: 6 #48
Expected Record: 7.2 - 4.8

Team Profile
Balanced offense, Pass: 48%, Run: 52%
Good Offense Success Rate of 47%
Good Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.28 PPO
Good Run Success 46%
Great Pass Success 48%
Avg OL Grades, Good OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 39%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.85 PPO
Great Run Def Success 38%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Bad Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


Baylor Notes
(3/21) QB Robertson back, best of B12. Have depth
(3/21) RBs Washington/Pendergrass back. Great duo
(3/21) WR #1 Cameron back, add Prentice (Bama).
(3/21) OL 4/5 back. Best of B12? Most exp'd for sure
(3/21) Def was Avg LY. 9 portal adds. Return a lot


  
Auburn's OC Derrick Nix
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Ashton Daniels (Tr)17027163%170010126.3
Jackson Arnold (Tr)15424663%14211235.8
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Durell Robinson (Tr)10773186.868
Ashton Daniels (Tr)14866934.567
Jackson Arnold (Tr)15044433.047
Damari Alston5227635.336
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Eric Singleton Jr. (Tr)56754313.557
Cam Coleman37598816.263
Horatio Fields (Tr)39463411.942
Malcolm Simmons40451311.357

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Auburn's DC D. J. Durkin
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Raion Strader (Tr)5300017
Dallas Walker IV (Tr)514010
Keldric Faulk4511771
Taye Seymore (Tr)453002
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Keldric Faulk4511771
Chris Murray (Tr)3412620
Caleb Wheatland (Tr)427442
Demarcus Riddick275321
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Raion Strader (Tr)5300017
Kayin Lee320007
Jay Crawford150007

Baylor's OC Jake Spavital
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Sawyer Robertson22936862%30712888.3
Walker White (Tr)2540%18003.6
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Bryson Washington1751028125.951
Dawson Pendergrass12167165.555
Sawyer Robertson6323043.745
Walker White (Tr)41804.58
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Josh Cameron527541014.547
Kole Wilson (Tr)43630414.753
Michael Trigg30395313.242
Bryson Washington2221719.923

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Baylor's DC Matt Powledge
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Travion Barnes (Tr)12911340
Keaton Thomas978420
Devyn Bobby753002
Devin Turner (Tr)512003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Matthew Fobbs-White (Tr)218401
Keaton Thomas978420
Travion Barnes (Tr)12911340
Phoenix Jackson (Tr)455254
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Phoenix Jackson (Tr)455254
Caden Jenkins250004
Devin Turner (Tr)512003