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Auburn head coach Gus Malzahn talked about his team and took questions from fans during the Tiger Talk radio show on Monday night.
The Tigers defeated Texas A&M 26-10 last Saturday in College Station, Texas.
Malzahn praised the play of Jeremy Johnson. With starting quarterback Sean White sidelined with a knee injury, Johnson took over as the Tigers’ signal caller and completed 13 of 17 passes for 132 yards and a touchdown.
Malzahn on Jeremy Johnson: “Jeremy kinda knew it was going to be his game. … Jeremy did a solid job, really managed the game well.”
— Tom Green (@AUBlog) November 10, 2015
Malzahn said he didn’t know whether White or Johnson would start at quarterback this week. The coach is not sure how healthy White will be.
Who will start at quarterback for Auburn on Saturday? “We’re not for sure. But we do have two good quarterbacks,” says Gus Malzahn
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 10, 2015
Auburn’s Gus Malzahn says he’s unsure about injured quarterback Sean White: “We’ll just have to see how it goes tomorrow at practice.”
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 10, 2015
Malzahn complimented left tackle Shon Coleman, who was matched up against Texas A&M’s Myles Garrett, one of the top defensive ends in the country.
Malzahn said Shon Coleman did a “very good job” against Texas A&M DE Myles Garrett on Saturday. — Tom Green (@AUBlog) November 10, 2015
The coach thought sophomore defensive backs Nick Ruffin and Stephen Roberts were solid when called upon Saturday.
Malzahn on Nick Ruffin and Stephen Roberts: “Both of them did a solid job.” Adds they could be needed more moving forward.
— Tom Green (@AUBlog) November 10, 2015
Unfortunately, freshman defensive back Jeremiah Dinson is out for the season. Dinson was carted off the field on Saturday after suffering an injury while being blocked.
Gus Malzahn says DB Jeremiah Dinson is out after suffering leg injury Saturday. “We won’t have him back this year. Great kid.”
— Auburn Gold Mine (@AUGoldMine) November 10, 2015
Malzahn said running back Jovon Robinson has played well the last few games. Against Texas A&M, Robinson rushed for 159 yards and a touchdown.
Malzahn on Jovon Robinson: “He’s fresh. He’s just now starting to get in a groove.” — Tom Green (@AUBlog) November 10, 2015
Auburn’s turnover ratio is now a plus-5, and its coach was pleased that the team hasn’t been turning the ball over much lately.
Malzahn on turnover margin now +5: “Our guys are protecting the football.” — Tom Green (@AUBlog) November 10, 2015
One area Malzahn would like to see improved is Auburn’s execution in the red zone.
Malzahn on red-zone issues: “We’ve been focusing on that really the last 3 or 4 weeks. We got to do a better job.” — Tom Green (@AUBlog) November 10, 2015
Auburn (5-4) hosts Georgia (6-3) at noon on Saturday. The game will be shown on CBS.
Malzahn on Georgia rivalry: “This is one of those special weeks. … It should be a good one.” — Tom Green (@AUBlog) November 10, 2015
Georgia used two quarterbacks last week in its 27-3 win over Kentucky. Malzahn said that defensive coordinator Will Muschamp and the other defensive coaches are going to be prepared to see both Brice Ramsey and Greyson Lambert at quarterback for the Bulldogs.
Malzahn on Georgia’s 2-QB plan: “Will’s working hard on it now as we speak.” — Tom Green (@AUBlog) November 10, 2015
Tiger Talk airs on Monday nights at 8 p.m. ET, and features Malzahn taking calls from Tiger fans. The show can be streamed online at this link.
