The electric Week 1 thrill of the college football season kick-starting is finally setting in the Plains as Auburn prepares to head to Waco to open its season against the Baylor Bears this Saturday.
Elevating this buzz is head coach Hugh Freeze and Dave Aranda sharing mutual respect for each other's programs, while maintaining the competitive edge.
"Obviously, I've known Dave for years. We've gone against each other, and I've gone against guys that have come up under him and have coached with some. It's all about the simulated pressures. That certainly hasn't changed," Freeze said in his press conference.