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AUBURN — Auburn football spring practice is underway.
The Tigers opened the period Tuesday, and it was the first time coaches saw the offseason additions in a practice setting. From five-star receiver Cam Coleman to transfer cornerback Antonio Kite to former junior college safety Laquan Robinson, coach Hugh Freeze and his staff have brought in 29 new scholarship pieces.
Four of those newcomers — freshmen WRs Perry Thompson and Malcolm Simmons, offensive lineman DeAndre Carter and cornerback A’Mon Lane-Ganus — aren’t yet on campus and going through spring practice, but they’ll arrive in the summer ahead of fall camp.
Drawing grand conclusions off of spring practice and trying to guess the future is a fool’s errand. But just for some fun, here’s a way-too-early, game-by-game prediction for the Tigers in 2024.
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Auburn football vs. Alabama A&M (Aug. 31)
An FCS program that went 5-6 last season, Alabama A&M has played against a Power Five program four times over the last two decades, including two bouts with Auburn. The Tigers won those games by a combined score of 106-7. A similar result should occur in 2024.
Record: 1-0
vs. Cal (Sept. 7)
Cal gave Auburn a scare in Week 2 last season, as the Tigers narrowly escaped the West Coast with a 14-10 win. More experience under Freeze and the fact that this game is being played in Jordan-Hare Stadium should give Auburn a decided advantage.
Record: 2-0
vs. New Mexico (Sept. 14)
Good news, Tigers fans: Auburn is playing the New Mexico Lobos this season, not the New Mexico State Aggies. The Lobos haven’t had a winning season since 2016, and new coach Bronco Mendenhall will still be getting used to things by the time he takes his team to the…
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Publish date : 2024-02-29 10:12:24
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