Auburn football's rushing attack has become a major concern for Alex Golesh after the Tigers struggled to establish anything on the ground against LSU. Jeremiah Cobb and Omar Mabson combined for just 27 rushing yards, raising serious questions about Auburn's offensive line and running game. Cobb finished with 14 yards, while Mabson managed just 13 as Auburn averaged only 1.9 yards per rushing attempt, including sack yardage. But are Auburn's running backs actually the problem? Throughout the offseason, Golesh emphasized the importance of running the football and creating offensive balance. Yet against LSU, Auburn struggled to find ways to get its running backs involved effectively. LSU focused on limiting quarterback Byrum Brown's rushing ability, forcing Auburn to find other ways to move the football. Unfortunately, the Tigers couldn't consistently create opportunities for Cobb and Mabson. Golesh acknowledged that there was little positive to take away from Saturday's performance, but the biggest concern may be whether Auburn's offensive coaching staff is putting its playmakers in positions to succeed. There is one potential reason for optimism. Auburn has faced an exceptionally difficult stretch of defensive fronts, including Tennessee, Georgia and LSU. Ole Miss presents another challenge, but the remaining schedule could offer more favorable matchups against Arkansas and Mississippi State. Can Golesh and Auburn's offensive line finally establish a consistent rushing attack, or will these problems continue to undermine the Tigers? We examine Auburn's offensive struggles, the lack of production from Jeremiah Cobb and Omar Mabson, Byrum Brown's impact on the running game and what must change before Ole Miss. #AuburnFootball #WarEagle #SECFootball Photo Credit: Jake Crandal IMAGN Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! KALSHI For a limited time, Download the Kalshi app and use code [LOCKEDON] to get up to $500 in bonus credits when you trade $25.
Auburn football's rushing attack has become a major concern for Alex Golesh after the Tigers struggled to establish anything on the ground against LSU. Jeremiah Cobb and Omar Mabson combined for just 27 rushing yards, raising serious questions about Auburn's offensive line and running game.
Cobb finished with 14 yards, while Mabson managed just 13 as Auburn averaged only 1.9 yards per rushing attempt, including sack yardage.
But are Auburn's running backs actually the problem?
Throughout the offseason, Golesh emphasized the importance of running the football and creating offensive balance. Yet against LSU, Auburn struggled to find ways to get its running backs involved effectively.
LSU focused on limiting quarterback Byrum Brown's rushing ability, forcing Auburn to find other ways to move the football. Unfortunately, the Tigers couldn't consistently create opportunities for Cobb and Mabson.
Golesh acknowledged that there was little positive to take away from Saturday's performance, but the biggest concern may be whether Auburn's offensive coaching staff is putting its playmakers in positions to succeed.
There is one potential reason for optimism.
Auburn has faced an exceptionally difficult stretch of defensive fronts, including Tennessee, Georgia and LSU. Ole Miss presents another challenge, but the remaining schedule could offer more favorable matchups against Arkansas and Mississippi State.
Can Golesh and Auburn's offensive line finally establish a consistent rushing attack, or will these problems continue to undermine the Tigers?
We examine Auburn's offensive struggles, the lack of production from Jeremiah Cobb and Omar Mabson, Byrum Brown's impact on the running game and what must change before Ole Miss.
#AuburnFootball #WarEagle #SECFootball
Photo Credit: Jake Crandal IMAGN
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