Early Opponent Analysis: Auburn
After 51 weeks of waiting, the Iron Bowl is finally here. Alabama gets a shot to make up for last year’s heartbreaking loss and an opportunity to seal a trip to the SEC Championship against its bitter rival, the Auburn Tigers. Auburn (8-3, 4-3) comes into the matchup struggling, having lost two of its last three games. While Crimson Tide fans know all about the Tigers, we’re here to get you acquainted with their statistical leaders and national rankings.
AUBURN TEAM LEADERS
Passing: Nick Marshall, 1,859 yards, 15 TD, 6 INT
Rushing: Cameron Artis-Payne, 1,405 yards, 11 TD
Receiving: D’haquille Williams, 38 rec., 609 yards, 5 TD
Tackles: Cassanova McKinzy, 80 tackles (52 solo, 28 assisted)
Sacks: DaVonte Lambert, 3.5 sacks
Interceptions: Jonathan Jones, 5 INT
AUBURN NATIONAL TEAM RANKS
Scoring offense: 35.1 points per game, No. 29
Scoring defense: 23.5 points per game, No. 40
Pass offense: 210.2 yards per game, No. 83
Pass defense: 232.5 yards per game, No. 77
Run offense: 266.2 yards per game, No. 9
Run defense: 142.5 yards per game, No. 38