Auburn football could be preparing for a major change at running back coming out of the bye week. Alex Golesh has relied heavily on Jeremiah Cobb through the first five games, but is it time for Omar Mabson and Bryson Washington to receive more opportunities? The Auburn Tigers entered the 2026 season with plenty of excitement surrounding their running back room, but the distribution of carries has raised questions about how Golesh is utilizing his offensive weapons. Through five games, quarterback Byrum Brown leads Auburn with 81 rushing attempts, followed by Jeremiah Cobb with 45, Omar Mabson with 32 and Bryson Washington with just 18. But could that rotation change against Georgia? Cobb was expected to become Auburn's primary running back, but the offense hasn't consistently created opportunities for him to showcase his speed and explosiveness. Offensive line struggles and questionable play-calling have also contributed to the problem. Meanwhile, Mabson has averaged 6.7 yards per carry compared to Cobb's 5.4 and Washington's 3.9. Mabson and Washington bring a more physical, downhill running style that could better complement Auburn's current offensive approach. And that raises an interesting question. Should Omar Mabson start games instead of Jeremiah Cobb? Auburn has struggled to establish offensive momentum during opening possessions and throughout the first quarter. Giving Mabson an opportunity early could provide a different look and potentially help the Tigers move the football more consistently. We examine why Golesh's previous offenses have typically featured more balanced running back rotations, how Auburn could redistribute carries and why Cobb's struggles aren't entirely his responsibility. With Georgia waiting after the bye week, Auburn desperately needs to find ways to improve its rushing attack. Could Omar Mabson be the spark this offense has been missing? #AuburnFootball #AuburnTigers #WarEagle Photo Credit: John Reed 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 could be preparing for a major change at running back coming out of the bye week. Alex Golesh has relied heavily on Jeremiah Cobb through the first five games, but is it time for Omar Mabson and Bryson Washington to receive more opportunities? The Auburn Tigers entered the 2026 season with plenty of excitement surrounding their running back room, but the distribution of carries has raised questions about how Golesh is utilizing his offensive weapons. Through five games, quarterback Byrum Brown leads Auburn with 81 rushing attempts, followed by Jeremiah Cobb with 45, Omar Mabson with 32 and Bryson Washington with just 18. But could that rotation change against Georgia? Cobb was expected to become Auburn's primary running back, but the offense hasn't consistently created opportunities for him to showcase his speed and explosiveness. Offensive line struggles and questionable play-calling have also contributed to the problem. Meanwhile, Mabson has averaged 6.7 yards per carry compared to Cobb's 5.4 and Washington's 3.9. Mabson and Washington bring a more physical, downhill running style that could better complement Auburn's current offensive approach. And that raises an interesting question. Should Omar Mabson start games instead of Jeremiah Cobb? Auburn has struggled to establish offensive momentum during opening possessions and throughout the first quarter. Giving Mabson an opportunity early could provide a different look and potentially help the Tigers move the football more consistently. We examine why Golesh's previous offenses have typically featured more balanced running back rotations, how Auburn could redistribute carries and why Cobb's struggles aren't entirely his responsibility. With Georgia waiting after the bye week, Auburn desperately needs to find ways to improve its rushing attack. Could Omar Mabson be the spark this offense has been missing? #AuburnFootball #AuburnTigers #WarEagle
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