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Matchup Breakdown: Auburn’s run game vs. Texas A&M run defense
By Jordan Cox
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In preparation for Saturday’s matchup between Auburn and Texas A&M, Saturday Down South is taking a look at the key matchups that may decide the showdown between the Tigers and Aggies.
Auburn run game vs. Texas A&M run defense
Auburn’s offense is beginning to hit its stride, highlighted by a combined 643 rushing yards in its last two games.
The Tigers now face a mediocre Texas A&M run defense that can’t tackle anyone. Auburn opens as a 21-point favorite over A&M and are primed for a huge day on the ground.
Running back Cameron Artis-Payne and quarterback Nick Marshall are running the zone read well, and Artis-Payne is on pace for a better season than Heisman finalist Tre Mason had last season.
Auburn has controlled the line of scrimmage its past two outings, which does not bode well for the A&M defensive front. The Aggies are not physical up front and are poor on their gap assignments. The back end can’t tackle, so if Marshall or Artis-Payne can get to the second level, the Tigers could rack up a lot of yards.
After living in Birmingham, Ala., Jordan left the ground zero of SEC Nation to head south to Florida to tell the unique stories of the renowned tradition of SEC football. In his free time, his mission is to find the best locales around.
