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Sports Buzz: college football is back, soccer and volleyball are on fire early
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points The Bears suffered a 38-24 defeat to the Tigers last season. The matchup is scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.
College football has returned, and the Bears are preparing for their week one matchup. They will face Auburn in a rematch of last year's opening loss. The Bears suffered a 38-24 defeat to the Tigers last season. This year's game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as part of the Aflac Kickoff Game.
The matchup is scheduled for Saturday at 2:30 p.m. The focus is expected to be on the quarterbacks.
Further details about the upcoming game and the Bears' season are available from the Sports Buzz.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Baylor Lariat Reading time: 1 min
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