Auburn football's biggest key against Tennessee might be surviving the first quarter in Knoxville. If the Tigers can avoid another slow start, this upset opportunity becomes much more interesting. Tennessee has been extremely effective with its scripted offense early in games. Auburn has been almost the opposite under Alex Golesh. The Tigers have repeatedly needed time to get the offense moving before making adjustments and finding success later in games. That formula becomes dangerous against Tennessee inside Neyland Stadium. Auburn cannot immediately find itself chasing the game. If it's 7-7, 10-10, 14-14 or even 0-0 after the first quarter, that's a win for Auburn. Then the Tigers have to give their offense opportunities. DJ Durkin's defense needs to get off the field on third down, remain disciplined with its run fits and prevent Tennessee's running backs from creating the explosive plays that hurt Auburn against Florida. The concern is what happens late. If Tennessee controls possession and Auburn's defense spends too much time on the field, can the Tigers hold up for four quarters? The prediction here is Tennessee 27, Auburn 21. But if Auburn can eliminate the slow start and turn this into a four-quarter fight, the Tigers could have an opportunity to make things very uncomfortable in Knoxville. #AuburnFootball #TennesseeFootball #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's biggest key against Tennessee might be surviving the first quarter in Knoxville. If the Tigers can avoid another slow start, this upset opportunity becomes much more interesting. Tennessee has been extremely effective with its scripted offense early in games. Auburn has been almost the opposite under Alex Golesh. The Tigers have repeatedly needed time to get the offense moving before making adjustments and finding success later in games. That formula becomes dangerous against Tennessee inside Neyland Stadium. Auburn cannot immediately find itself chasing the game. If it's 7-7, 10-10, 14-14 or even 0-0 after the first quarter, that's a win for Auburn. Then the Tigers have to give their offense opportunities. DJ Durkin's defense needs to get off the field on third down, remain disciplined with its run fits and prevent Tennessee's running backs from creating the explosive plays that hurt Auburn against Florida. The concern is what happens late. If Tennessee controls possession and Auburn's defense spends too much time on the field, can the Tigers hold up for four quarters? The prediction here is Tennessee 27, Auburn 21. But if Auburn can eliminate the slow start and turn this into a four-quarter fight, the Tigers could have an opportunity to make things very uncomfortable in Knoxville. #AuburnFootball #TennesseeFootball #WarEagle
Photo Credit: John Reed IMAGN
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