Is Auburn elite away from Jordan-Hare? Gary Danielson isn’t so sure
By Adam Spencer
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Heading into Saturday’s SEC Championship Game, it’s fair to wonder what would have happened if Auburn had to play Georgia and Alabama on the road instead of at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
The Tigers took care of business against the two No. 1 teams at home, but Saturday’s rematch against the Bulldogs will be at a neutral site in Atlanta.
Both of Auburn’s two losses — Clemson and LSU — came on the road, so it’s fair to question the Tigers’ ability to win away from Jordan-Hare. During a conference call on Wednesday, CBS broadcaster Gary Danielson said he’s not so sure the Tigers can handle tough road games (via 247Sports):
“Auburn has proved they’re elite at home,” Danielson said Wednesday. “I don’t know if they’ve proved to me they’re elite away from Jordan-Hare (Stadium).”
Auburn’s two road losses came earlier this season, so we’ll get a chance to see on Saturday if the Tigers recent hot streak carries over to a neutral site or not.
If it does, more neutral site games await, as the Tigers will be going to the College Football Playoff.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
