College Football Picks: Florida vs. Auburn (Saturday)
Week 2 of the 2026 college football season featured some incredible performances. Texas running back Hollywood Smothers scored two rushing touchdowns in the fourth quarter of a 24-23 victory over Ohio State. Miami quarterback Darian Mensah fueled his Heisman Trophy hype with 273 total yards and three touchdowns in a 77-7 blowout win over Florida A&M. The focus now shifts to a Week 3 slate packed with intriguing storylines and ranked teams in action. Here's a look at my favorite college football picks for Saturday's game Florida vs. Auburn.
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Saturday’s Best College Football Picks: Florida vs. Auburn (Week 3)
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Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers
Florida made headlines in the offseason when it hired Jon Sumrall from Tulane as its head coach. The tough-nosed leader has guided the Gators to a 2-0 record, smashing Florida Atlantic 66-21 and Campbell 52-3. It’s a similar story for Auburn. The university hired Alex Golesh from South Florida as its head coach. The Tigers’ intense offensive mind has steered them to a 2-0 record, with wins over Baylor (17-16) and Southern Miss (43-8). Only one of these SEC programs will earn a 3-0 record after Saturday.
Two names to watch out for at Jordan-Hare Stadium are Florida running back Jadan Baugh and Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown. Baugh is one of the most intimidating ball-carriers in the nation, already totaling 296 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He averages more yards per rush attempt (10.6) than any other player with at least 20 carries. Brown is an explosive dual-threat quarterback who isn’t afraid to go for it all. However, his three-interception outing in Week 1 proves that may not always be a good thing.
This game could easily go down to the wire, so I’ll shy away from choosing a victor. Instead, I’ll target a lackluster Auburn offense. The Tigers rank 65th in points per play (0.361), 76th in yards per completion (11.4) and 113th in red-zone scoring rate (62.5%). It’s worth noting that Brown completed 12 of his 18 passes for just 134 yards (zero touchdowns) when he faced Sumrall’s Tulane defense in a 45-10 loss in 2024. Expect a few stalled possessions or turnovers to help Auburn’s team total under cash.
Pick: Tigers Team Total Under 26.5 Points (-120)