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Auburn Moves Baylor Game to Atlanta, Sparks Outrage

10/9/2025

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Auburn will move its 2026 home game against Baylor to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
It will generate $5 million in Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) revenue for student-athletes.
Fans express outrage. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders criticizes the move for its local economic impact.
Auburn will receive 20,645 tickets, Baylor 3,000, with the rest controlled by the Aflac Kickoff Game.

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Story summary

Auburn will move its 2026 home game against Baylor to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
It will generate $5 million in Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) revenue for student-athletes.
Fans express outrage. Auburn Mayor Ron Anders criticizes the move for its local economic impact.
Auburn will receive 20,645 tickets, Baylor 3,000, with the rest controlled by the Aflac Kickoff Game.