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AUBURN — Auburn football will host Arkansas at Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday in its first SEC game of the 2024 season.
Auburn leads 20-12-1 in the series with Arkansas. They defeated the Razorbacks 48-10 last season in Fayetteville and lead 9-6-1 in games played at Jordan-Hare Stadium.
Here’s our scouting report on the Razorbacks, and a score prediction for the matchup on Saturday (2:30 p.m. ESPN/SEC Network+).
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Will Arkansas’ defense affect Tigers rush attack?
Linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. is the Hogs’ leading tackler through the first three games of the season, totaling a team-high 23 tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack. The Razorbacks are ranked No. 3 in the SEC in rushing defense and No. 9 in total defense.
In a 39-31 double overtime defeat to No. 16 Oklahoma State, Arkansas held started running back Ollie Gordon II to 49 rushing yards on 17 carries and a touchdown. Last week, against UAB, they yielded 119 rushing yards on 35 carries.
Tigers finished with 268 rushing yards, dominating New Mexico at the line of scrimmage last game. Arkansas will be a true test for the Tigers’ ground game as starter Jarquez Hunter is fifth in the SEC, averaging 91.0 rushing yards per game this season.
Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) checks the sideline after being tackled as Auburn Tigers take on New Mexico Lobos at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. Auburn Tigers defeated New Mexico Lobos 45-19.
Can’t count out the Arkansas offense
Through the first three games of the season, Arkansas is third in the SEC and fifth in the country in total offense with an average of 587.3 yards per game, including 259.0 rushing yards per game.
Quarterback Taylen Green has completed 56.4% of his passes for 806…
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Author : The Montgomery Advertiser
Publish date : 2024-09-20 07:01:40
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