The Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry is upcoming, and the host Auburn Tigers are looking to avoid its first 0-2 SEC start since 2015.
The odds are stacked against them, as the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs are favored by sportsbooks, as well as the ESPN matchup predictor. No matter the odds, Auburn is not completely helpless in this matchup.
When looking at data from Pro Football Focus, there are two areas that favor Auburn. There are also outlying factors that could benefit Auburn if several things bounce their way.
Here are five ways, if done properly, that Auburn can upset the top-ranked Bulldogs on Saturday.