The Auburn Tigers play against the Alabama A&M Bulldogs in their season opener tonight. The matchup will be broadcasted on SEC Network+ and ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game can be viewed via Sling, which offers a first month discount to new users.

Auburn has struggled to win consistently over the past few years, and they are coming off a mediocre 6-7 season. The team is trying to have their first winning season since 2020, when former head coach Gus Malzahn ended the regular season with a 6-4 record.

The Tigers are entering their second season under head coach Hugh Freeze, who obtained a lot of talent this offseason. Notably, the team will have some highly skilled wide receivers on the roster, including Cam Coleman and Perry Thompson.

Coleman was one of the top high school prospects in his class, which made him a five star recruit this offseason. He will be one of the main targets for Auburn’s senior quarterback Payton Thorne, as the two players try to develop some chemistry early in the season.

Thompson was a four star recruit this offseason, and he will add some depth to Auburn’s wide receiver room. The freshman wide receiver should get a decent amount of playing time this evening, which will give him a chance to impress the coaching staff in his first career game.

The Tigers also have a great running back leading the backfield, as Jarquez Hunter tries to obtain 1,000 rushing yards this season. The senior running back has been integral to Auburn’s offense over the past few years, and he ran for 909 yards in 2023. The star player averaged nearly six yards per carry last year, which made him a great offensive weapon.

Auburn should begin the season with a relatively easy win against the Bulldogs, who are currently an FCS school. Alabama A&M has a 9-13 record over the past two years, so they will try to turn things around in 2024.

Fans can watch this college football game online by utilizing Sling or ESPN+.