Tigers have not won in Tuscaloosa since 2010.
(AP Photo/Butch Dill)
War Eagle, everybody! Today, the Auburn Tigers will take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl. Every year, this is the game that matters more than any other. The Tigers are close to a 20 point underdog in this game, but hope to battle Alabama toe to toe, and spoil the season for the Tide. This game will kick off at 2:30 Central time, on CBS.
For the Auburn Tigers, all questioning eyes will be on the offense. It has been a Jekyll and Hyde season, for the Auburn offense. It was a unit that could not get out of its own way at first, then built into an unstoppable force that rolled over Arkansas at midseason, 56-3. Since then, injuries have decimated the skill positions, and production has steadily declined. Both Kamryn Pettway and Chandler Cox are expected to play for Auburn, but how effective will they be? It may not matter. Alabama has been able to shut down even the Heisman-conversation backs like Leonard Fournett.
Auburn has questions at quarterback, as well. Starter Sean White was banged up during the Arkansas game. The coaches tried to sit him against Vanderbilt the next week, but had to put him on the field after trailing 13-10 at the half. White played against Georgia, but was ineffective, and may have injured worse. Auburn was able to rest White, against Alabama A&M. Word from practice this week is that White was very limited on Tuesday, and head coach Gus Malzahn would only say that he wasn’t ready to make a decision on the quarterback, yet.
Those attending this contest should enjoy fantastic weather. Temps in the low 60s should prevail at kickoff, falling into the 50s as the sun sets in the 3rd quarter. Skies should be mostly clear, and there is no chance of rain.
As always, feel free to join in and enjoy this thread. I’ll be at the keyboard a little later, with my usual play by play. War Eagle, and let’s flush the Tide, around the bowl and down the hole!
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