It’s been 49 years since Auburn and Baylor final met on the soccer discipline.
Friday night time marks the top of that drought, as the 2 packages go head-to-head to open up their seasons.
This would be the fifth ever matchup between Auburn and Baylor, and solely the second time the 2 have ever performed in Waco. Baylor leads the general collection 2-1-1.
First assembly: 1954 Gator Bowl
The 2 packages first met in 1954, taking part in one another in that season’s Gator Bowl. Each packages had gone 7-3 within the common season, with Auburn ending the common season on a six-game win streak.
The Tigers’ win streak prolonged to seven video games with a 33-13 victory over the Bears. It stays the one victory for Auburn within the collection.
Bears win in Jordan Hare
Baylor made its method to Auburn in 1965 for the primary on-campus assembly between the 2 packages. It was additionally the season opener for each groups, with Baylor taking part in spoiler to the house workforce. The Bears defeated Auburn 14-8 in Jordan Hare Stadium.
Dwelling-and-homes
Auburn opened a home-and-home with Baylor in 1975, with the Bears internet hosting the primary recreation. It resulted in a 10-10 tie and stays the one recreation performed in Waco. One 12 months later in 1976, Baylor traveled to Auburn and defeated the Tigers 15-14.
Auburn and Baylor kickoff Friday at 7 p.m. CST on FOX within the fifth all-time assembly.
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