There’s no question there is something wrong with the engine that is trying to propel the Auburn offense this season.

The questions are, like with most vehicles heading to a shop, can it be fixed, how much will it cost and how long will it take?

Before attempting to repair the thing, first we have to open the hood and diagnose the problem. Some have already put in their opinion of why the Auburn offense has stalled. Youth is the problem.

Sure the offensive line is comprised of three junior and two sophomores, but youth does not always equal inexperience. Between the starting five linemen (and one who rotates in often) Auburn’s front has played in 132 games and started 82, although 13 of center Austin Golson’s starts came at Ole Miss two years ago.

How can the offensive line be repaired? Time. This group will get better as they grow into a unit. Cohesiveness does not come overnight or in training camp. It takes being in the trenches in an SEC game to gain that trust in one another. It will come. Slowly, but it will come.

The backfield is young as well. But young does not mean they are not talented. Sophomore Peyton Barber has done yeoman’s work this season and his is eighth in the SEC in rushing. Considering the conference includes backs like Nick Chubb and Leonard Fournette, eighth is respectable. Freshmen H-backs Kamryn Petway and Chandler Cox have also shown flashes of talent.

Again, time is the only thing that will help these youngsters. More playing time, more production.

The receiving corps cannot claim youth. Ricardo Louis, Melvin Ray and D’haquille Williams are all seniors with a collective 90 games and 35 starts.

They run good routes, catch the ball and do things with it after the reception. The receivers are the one part of the offensive engine that are firing on all cylinders.

Auburn’s problem is the ignition switch. Or the person who has the keys to the offense. Quarterback Jeremy Johnson.

Many around the country have berated the sophomore. He was touted as a Heisman Trophy candidate during the summer and lots of Tigers fans bought into the concept. But numbers don’t lie.

Johnson is tied for the national lead with six interceptions (and he should probably have at least five more, but defensive backs are not receivers for a reason). He is 10th in the league in passing and nationally Auburn ranks 112th.

In the South, the only sport to rival college football is NASCAR. Stock car racing is supposed to be on an equal playing field because the cars are, well, stock. The difference between a winning team and a losing team is the driver.

Auburn, it’s time to change the driver.

Redshirt freshman Sean White needs to get behind the wheel of the Auburn offense. But coach Gus Malzahn has said he is sticking with Johnson “right now.”

But if youth is what you are banking on to get the offense back on the road, then go with youth.

White may not have the experience, but it is not like Johnson is a three-year starter.

The Boca Raton, Fla., native was the Under Armour All-American Game MVP prior to reporting to Auburn and he was ESPN’s No. 2 quarterback coming out of high school.

White threw for 2,679 yards as a senior and led his team to 10 wins. He was also the MVP of the Elite 11 camp that draws the best high school quarterbacks in the nation.

This sounds like the guy that belongs behind the wheel of the Auburn offense.

It might be the only way this season is saved before it must be salvaged and sent to the auto graveyard.

Because face it Auburn, your offense is on blocks right now.