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Sep 28, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter (27) during the third quarter against the Oklahoma Sooners at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-Imagn Images
When the Alabama Crimson Tide return to the football field Saturday afternoon, they will be doing so up against what is their biggest rival, the Auburn Tigers.
The Tigers will come to Tuscaloosa with a lot to play for as well, as Auburn currently sits at 5-6 overall on the season, and will need a win in order to become bowl-eligible. That will be no easy task however, with Alabama also having a lot to play for in terms of needing a big win to keep any potential College Football Playoff hopes alive.
Make no mistake thought, Auburn is certainly a talented team, and have all the pieces needed to give the Crimson Tide problems in the Iron Bowl on Saturday.
Here are five Auburn Tigers that you need to know ahead of their trip to Tuscaloosa on Saturday for the Iron Bowl:
Jarquez Hunter, Running Back
Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter (27) drives in for a touchdown during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Georgia in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024.
2024 Stats: 174 rushes, 1,145 rushing yards, 8 TD, 21 receptions, 155 receiving yards, 1 TD
Likely the biggest name to know for Auburn is senior running back Jarquez Hunter, who is a career 3,000+ yard rusher who is in the midst of a career-year with the Tigers, and across the his time with the Tigers, has a combined 28 carries for 229 yards vs. Alabama. Over 174 carries this season, Hunter has amassed a career-high 1,145 rushing yards with eight touchdowns, and is currently leading the SEC with an average of 6.6 yards per carry.
KeAndre Lambert-Smith, Wide Receiver
Sep 21, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Auburn Tigers wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (5) celebrates his…
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Publish date : 2024-11-27 15:00:00
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