The Auburn Tigers’ final week to make corrections came and went. Now a stretch of six straight games begins this week with South Carolina visiting Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Let’s take a look inside the numbers of Auburn’s 5-1 start.

The Good

18.3: The number of points per game Auburn is allowing to its opponents. It can’t be overstated how improved the defense is in year two under defensive coordinator Ellis Johnson. Auburn has been very good at stopping the run, and its secondary — even with a rotation of young guys seeing playing time — has been much improved.

54: The percentage of third downs on which Auburn is converting. Third down conversions have been a strength for the Tigers this season, though they struggled against Mississippi State due to 3rd-and-long situations. Getting in manageable situations on third downs are key to Auburn moving the chains and being efficient on offense.

6: Though the offensive line protection has been faulty at times, Auburn has allowed just six sacks on the season. The Tigers face a South Carolina defensive line that has struggled to pressure opposing quarterbacks this season. If Auburn is going to continue having success in its passing game, the ability to protect Nick Marshall will be key.

The Bad:

282: The number of rushing yards South Carolina amassed at Kentucky two weeks ago, led by Mike Davis’ 183-yard effort. Davis has been running the football well as of late, but he now faces an Auburn defense that is allowing just 120 yards per game on the ground. During its last time out, however, Auburn surrendered over 200 yards rushing to Dak Prescott and Josh Robinson. Davis’ ability to run the ball will be key to the Gamecocks’ success on the Plains this weekend.

35: The number of penalties committed by Auburn this season, six more than its opponents. Key flags killed the Tigers’ effort to get back in the game after they dug a 21-0 hole against Mississippi State. Auburn coaches are hoping that a little improvement can go a long way during the second half of the season, and that begins with playing cleaner football.

450.9: The average number of total yards of offense South Carolina is tallying this season. Led by the aforementioned Davis and quarterback Dylan Thompson, along with his host of weapons on the outside, Steve Spurrier has a lethal offense on his hands. The Gamecocks, outside of the win over Georgia, have yet to put together a complete performance on the offensive side of the football. The Auburn defense has to show up ready to play.