Img 8550 Alex Golesh, Auburn A‑Day, Auburn Football, Auburn Game Day, Auburn University, Jordan‑Hare Stadium — Auburn fans gathered to watch annual A-Day scrimmage game. (The Bama Buzz / Kelsey Cox)

Auburn University’s annual A-Day scrimmage gave Auburn Football fans their first look at new head coach Alex Golesh inside Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Here’s what to know:

📅 April 18 at 2PM: Auburn’s annual spring game returns to Jordan‑Hare
🏈 Traditional format: Offense in white, defense in blue, scoring for first downs, explosive plays, sacks and turnovers
🆕 First A‑Day under Alex Golesh: Fans get their first look at the new staff
🎉 A‑Day Week events: Baseball, softball and tennis matchups lead into the weekend
👀 First look at the 2026 Tigers: Newcomers and early spring standouts took the field

The game was completely free for fans to attend and didn’t require a ticket for entry.

Img 8621 Edited Alex Golesh, Auburn A‑Day, Auburn Football, Auburn Game Day, Auburn University, Jordan‑Hare Stadium — Fans wait in line to enter Jordan-Hare Stadium. (The Bama Buzz/ Kelsey Cox)

Img 8536 1 Edited 1 Alex Golesh, Auburn A‑Day, Auburn Football, Auburn Game Day, Auburn University, Jordan‑Hare Stadium — Fans wait in line to enter Jordan-Hare Stadium. (The Bama Buzz/ Kelsey Cox)

Pre-game activities

Fans gathered for Tiger Walk on Donahue Drive to greet Golesh and the football team as they made their way into Jordan-Hare. The Coca-Cola Fan Fest outside Plainsman Park added to the program activity with inflatables, a DJ, food trucks and free schedule posters. By kick-off, the stadium was crowded with fans ready to get their first look at this year’s team.

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On-field highlights

The A-Day format was a traditional four-quarter scrimmage with the offense in white and the defense in blue, using first downs, explosive plays, sacks and turnovers to decide the score. The offense finished ahead 66-43, but the defense held its own with a steady performance throughout the game and 5 turnovers.

Quarterback Tristan Ti’a stood out on offense, scoring once on a pass and once on a run. Running back Jeremiah Cobb had the longest run of the day, and receiver DeShawn Spencer made steady catches throughout the scrimmage. On defense, AnQuon Fegans led the team in tackles, and both Bryce Deas and Jared Smith had interceptions.

Img 8624 Alex Golesh, Auburn A‑Day, Auburn Football, Auburn Game Day, Auburn University, Jordan‑Hare Stadium — The Auburn Band keeps the energy high during the game. (The Bama Buzz / Kelsey Cox)

Img 8625 Alex Golesh, Auburn A‑Day, Auburn Football, Auburn Game Day, Auburn University, Jordan‑Hare Stadium — The Auburn Band keeps the energy high during the game. (The Bama Buzz / Kelsey Cox)

Overall, the scrimmage gave fans a clear look at where both sides of the team stand.

Post-game activities

Afterwards, fans were invited onto the Pat Dye Field for photos and autographs, giving them a chance to connect with the team up close and have their merchandise signed by Golesh and players.

A‑Day offered Auburn fans an early look at what’s to come in the fall and a chance to come together for a full day of fun. It was their first opportunity to see Alex Golesh and his staff in action, which built excitement and curiosity about what this new era could bring for Auburn football.

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