Auburn Football Kicks Off A-Day Spring Game

New coach Alex Golesh leads Tigers in annual intrasquad scrimmage

Apr. 18, 2026 at 6:03pm

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A fractured, multi-perspective painting in vibrant shades of orange, blue, and white, capturing the energy and movement of a football game through sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes.The annual A-Day spring game gives Auburn fans an early glimpse of the team's progress under new head coach Alex Golesh.Auburn Today

For the first time under new head coach Alex Golesh, the Auburn Tigers football team will hold their annual A-Day spring game at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. CT. The game marks the midway point of Golesh's first offseason with the program, as the team completes its 15th practice of the spring.

Why it matters

The A-Day spring game is a key event for Auburn football, allowing fans to get an early look at the team's progress under a new coaching staff, and giving players a chance to compete for starting jobs ahead of the upcoming season.

The details

The A-Day game will feature the Tigers' offense going up against the defense in an intrasquad scrimmage, giving coaches a chance to evaluate talent and experiment with different lineups and schemes. Golesh, who was hired in December 2025 after a successful stint as offensive coordinator at Oregon, is looking to build momentum for the Tigers heading into the fall.

  • The A-Day spring game will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2 p.m. CT.
  • This marks the 15th practice of the spring for the Auburn football team under new head coach Alex Golesh.

The players

Alex Golesh

The new head coach of the Auburn Tigers football team, hired in December 2025 after serving as offensive coordinator at Oregon.

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What they’re saying

“We need it for us to take the next step”

— Alex Golesh, Head Coach

What’s next

Golesh and the Tigers will continue spring practice after the A-Day game, leading up to the start of the 2026 season in September.

The takeaway

The A-Day spring game represents an important milestone for the Auburn football program under new leadership, as the team looks to build momentum and establish a new identity heading into the 2026 season.