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Auburn football to play Jax State in 2026

Auburn football to play Jax State in 2026

Auburn Football has added a challenging competition to its 2026 roster.

The Anniston Star reported Friday that Auburn will host in-state rival Jax State for a non-SEC game as part of its 2026 schedule. Auburn Undercover confirmed that the date for the game is set for Sept. 26 of that season.

Jax State athletic director Greg Seitz told the Anniston Star that he expects the game against Auburn to be competitive and a great experience for the Gamecocks’ players and coaches.

“We’ve played there before and it was clearly a competitive game,” Seitz said. “This is a great opportunity for our student-athletes, coaches and fans.”

The 2026 game will be a rematch of the 2015 game that nearly ended in disaster for the Tigers. Jax State took a 10-6 lead into halftime and scored 10 points in the fourth quarter to force overtime. Auburn running back Payton Barber rushed for four yards for a score in the extra period to give Auburn the 27-20 victory.

This will be the second time in history that Auburn and Jax State will meet on the court. Jax State will also be the third non-SEC game to grace Auburn’s 2026 schedule, joining Baylor and Southern Miss.

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