Gus Malzahn on Auburn's November stretch: 'We've got to seize the moment'
After nine weeks of college football action, everything is still on the table for No. 14 Auburn.
The Tigers are the only team with remaining games against No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Alabama. The crazy thing is, they control their destiny. And they get both teams at home in Jordan-Hare Stadium.
If Auburn were to beat Georgia on Nov. 11 and then beat Alabama on Nov. 25, it would likely put itself in position to make the playoff, despite having two losses — to No. 4 Clemson and No. 19 LSU.
Of course, the Tigers would also have to win the SEC Championship Game, which would most likely mean beating UGA again. But, can you imagine that? Two wins against the Bulldogs and one over the Tide?
Good luck finding a better resume out there.
Anyway, before that can happen, Auburn has to beat Texas A&M on the road Saturday.
Here’s what head coach Gus Malzahn had to say during his weekly radio show on Thursday about the upcoming trip to College Station:
Gus Malzahn on November run that includes Texas A&M, Georgia and Alabama: ‘We have a great opportunity. We’ve got to seize the moment.’ pic.twitter.com/hlMYIlq7f2
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 2, 2017
Auburn’s Gus Malzahn said he’s happy to have a now-healthy Tray Matthews back for Texas A&M. ‘He makes everybody else better.’
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 2, 2017
Gus Malzahn said Auburn will stick to the same routine that got it off to a fast start in its last 11 a.m. game vs. Ole Miss on Oct. 7.
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) November 2, 2017
Gus Malzahn on final month: ‘You need to be playing your best football this time of year.’ Encouraged by play at Arkansas and in off week.
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 2, 2017
Gus Malzahn: “All the offensive linemen will play. I’m not ready to say who’s going to start right now.”https://t.co/eEq4PVVAB2
— James Crepea (@JamesCrepea) November 2, 2017
“Kam Martin is a guy who we know what we’re going to get,” Malzahn said. Also said Devan Barrett “brings a different element.”
— Josh Vitale (@AUBlog) November 2, 2017
Gus Malzahn on QB Malik Willis: “He’s in a good spot should something happen to Jarrett (Stidham).” https://t.co/JD6X5mKH1n
— Brandon Marcello (@bmarcello) November 2, 2017
Malzahn: “Malik Willis, boy we got a lot of work in with him. When you put him out there, he makes plays.” #MGMAuburn
— Matthew Stevens (@matthewcstevens) November 2, 2017
Auburn and Texas A&M kick off at Noon ET on ESPN.
