Auburn Tigers football – Syndication Server

Auburn Tigers HC Hugh Freeze praises Texas A&M’s roster

Hugh Freeze knows planning for Texas A&M is difficult task at home or not

The one thing Texas A&M has not lacked is talent over the last decade, but it has not also translated well onto the field. This 2024 football team under Mike Elko is showing signs of growth in his first season which usually takes longer when dealing with a team with so many new faces.

There are still a few hiccups, but the team has looked like a top-25 team even while learning a new system on both sides of the ball. Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze acknowledged during the SEC Teleconference that A&M has a roster full of athletic players making it one of the best in the conference.

“It’s a complete SEC roster. I don’t see any weaknesses. It rivals those from my previous stints here and the two years I’ve been back in the league. This roster rivals some of the best I’ve seen in the league.”

When talking about the defense specifically he was right to the point about what issues they present with physical traits alone.

“They’re long. They’re big. They’re quick-twitch. And their scheme is really good. They’re really tough to prepare for.”

However, just like in South Carolina, playing at Jordan-Hare Stadium at night can be intimidating for any team and when the crowd gets rocking it can be heard for miles away. Auburn wants to play spoiler for Texas A&M as a slip of the tongue has the internet wondering if the Aggies are looking pass the Tigers.

The Texas A&M vs. Auburn game starts at 6:30 pm CST and can be seen on ESPN.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on Twitter: @whosnextsports1.

Where Auburn’s defense ranks statistically ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 13 road test

Here is where Auburn’s defense ranks statistically ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 13 road test

Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) will face the daunting task of having to defeat the Auburn Tigers (4-6, 1-5 SEC) on the road inside a likely packed Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday night, as the Aggies need to win out to make the SEC Title Game and earn a spot in the College Football Playoff.

For those who haven’t paid attention, Auburn’s poor record has been a mix of turnovers, untimely defensive miscues, and coaching mistakes, leading to a 1-5 record in SEC play. However, the Tigers’ defense is one of the best in the country statistically and could give the Aggies issues if OC Collin Klein doesn’t implement a solid game plan for QB Marcel Reed.

Despite losing star running back Le’Veon Moss for the rest of the season, head coach Mike Elko still wants to run the ball but knows that the Tiger’s 12th-ranked run defense, limiting teams to under 105 yards per game, will be ready to plug the gaps early.

Here is where Auburn ranks defensively in every key metric:

Total Defense: 13th
Run Defense: 12th
Team Sacks: 45th (23 sacks)
Scoring Defense: 18th
Red Zone Defense: 8th
Passing Yards Allowed: 44th
3rd Down Conversion % Defense: 35th
4th Down Conversion % Defense: 64th

While the run defense is stout, Texas A&M’s elite red zone offense will be tested. At the same time, Marcel Reed will need to hit his open receivers consistently to free up more running room for Amari Daniels and EJ Smith, especially if the run game is shut down early.

With everything on the line, it’s presumed that Elko will not hesitate to go on 4th down, depending on the yardage. Efficiency on 3rd down is also key, something the Aggies have excelled at throughout the season.

Defensively, Texas A&M’s pass rush could be in for a big day. Auburn’s offense can score at any time on the ground and through the air but turns the ball over at a high right, currently ranked 124th in turnover margin.

Texas A&M will face Auburn on the road on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.

Predicting Texas A&M’s 2 remaining football games ahead of Week 13 per ESPN FPI

Here is how ESPN predicts the Aggies final two games of the regular season

Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) will travel to Alabama on Saturday night to face the Auburn Tigers (4-6, 1-5 SEC). This game is a trap game by every definition, as the Aggies need to win to advance to the SEC Title game. Starting at No. 15 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, A&M’s trajectory is simple: win, and you’re in. However, the Aggies’ last SEC road game against South Carolina resulted in a 44-20 loss to the Gamecocks, but let’s remember that the Tigers are currently 1-5 in SEC play. After defeating New Mexico State 38-3 in Week 12, head coach Mike Elko made a slip of the tongue when stating that the Aggies are focused on Auburn (accidentally saying Texas), but don’t let that distract you from his previous quote regarding the focus his team has, knowing that every snap now matters more than ever.

“We’re at a different spot, too, and we have to understand that people are going to play really well against us right now. We’re in first place in the SEC; we’re in the top 15 in the country.” “We just got to understand what all that is about.”

According to ESPN, FPI are the latest predictions for A&M’s Week 13 road test against Auburn and the season finale vs. Texas.

Texas A&M at Auburn

Date: Nov. 23 Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium ESPN Matchup Predictor: 58.1% chance Texas A&M wins Texas A&M’s run defense will be key against Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter while keeping quarterback Payton Thorne in the pocket and under constant pressure, which is the key to keeping this a low-scoring game. For more Auburn news and analysis, visit Auburn W ire.

Texas A&M vs. Texas

Date: Nov. 30 Location: College Station, Kyle Field ESPN Matchup Predictor: 22.3% chance to win Texas A&M’s chances to defeat rival Texas virtually remained the same, but if the Aggies can get past Auburn, I expect the odds makers to increase A&M’s chances at shocking the nation on the final week of the regular season. For more Texas news and analysis, visit Longhorns Wire. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Cameron on Twitter: @CameronOhnysty.

Will Texas A&M WR Moose Muhammad III step up after Cyrus Allen’s season-ending injury?

Texas A&M senior wide receiver Moose Muhammad III will be called up after Cyrus Allen’s season-ending injury

Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) is only a slight favorite ahead of facing Auburn (4-6, 1-5 SEC) on Saturday night inside what should be a packed Jordan-Hare Stadium, as the Aggies are in a must-win situation before hosting No. 3 Texas in the 2024 season finale a week later.

On Monday, head coach Mike Elko revealed that during Texas A&M’s 38-3 win over New Mexico State, junior wide receiver Cyrus Allen’s in-game arm injury has now sidelined for the remainder of the season, creating an opening in the depth chart.

On its face, the name that makes the most sense to elevate up the depth chart is senior WR Moose Muhammad III, who, despite barely seeing the field this season for unknown reasons, is still the most athletic receiving option who could open up the passing game for starting QB Marcel Reed.

With the ability to play in the slot and Z-receiver spot, Muhammad has sporadically shown off his skillset set, including catching a touchdown against New Mexico State on an impressive reception in the back of the end zone.

Moving senior WR Jabre Barber (27 receptions, 281 yards) to the slot looks like the smartest move, while senior Jahdae Walker and Muhammad will likely share snaps at the Z.

Despite the Tigers’ record, Auburn’s 44th-ranked pass defense can be exposed if Texas A&M OC Collin Klein comes in with a balanced game plan. This means Muhammad, who has consistently shown the ability to get open in the middle of the field, needs to help Marcel Reed establish a passing rhythm early.

Muhammad III has recorded six receptions, 55 yards, and two touchdowns on the year in just five statistical appearances.

Texas A&M will face Auburn on the road on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

Despite his slip of the tongue, Texas A&M HC Mike Elko is focused on facing Auburn

Mike Elko’s slight slip of the tongue was just that. The Aggies are 100% focused on the Auburn Tigers.

Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1) is playing meaningful football in November for the first time since the 2020 season under first-year head coach Mike Elko, as the Aggies face the daunting task of needing to win the last two games of the season to earn a spot in the SEC Title game, with a shot at making the College Football Playoff.

After defeating New Mexico State 38-3 on Saturday night, Texas A&M’s offense made some strides in the passing game, but all in all, defeating a now 2-8 team doesn’t move the needle aside from earning the team’s eighth win of the season.

Now set to face the Auburn Tigers (4-6, 1-5 SEC) on the road for a night game inside Jordan-Hare Stadium, Elko and his team are 100% focused on the task at hand, even though some in the media would like to twist the meaning behind a simple slip of the tongue after answering a question regarding the Texas matchup.

“When you’re in the situation we’re in, it’s easy to focus on the task at hand. You know, I think those big games earlier in the year, maybe you look ahead, and if we didn’t have what’s at stake, maybe you would worry about it.”

“Our focus is single-handedly on Texas…I mean Auburn right now and locked in on what needs to get done.”

While this quote could be used as bulletin board material for the Tigers, It’s fair to note that the Texas Longhorns should cheer for the Aggies this weekend to make the Nov. 30 matchup even more meaningful from a resume standpoint.

Texas A&M will face Auburn on the road on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

‘South Carolina doesn’t help us get ready for Auburn,’ per Aggies football coach Mike Elko

“Showing them South Carolina doesn’t help us get ready for Auburn much, but this is a really talented rushing group,” Mike Elko said Monday.

The last time that the Texas A&M football team suited up in SEC competition, the Aggies suffered their first conference loss of the year, but that didn’t phase head coach Mike Elko.

Texas A&M was upset 44-20 at South Carolina on Nov. 2. Following their second bye and a 38-3 non-conference victory versus New Mexico State on Saturday night at Kyle Field, the No. 14 Aggies (8-2, 5-1 SEC) travel for the final time this campaign to face Auburn.

“Showing them South Carolina doesn’t help us get ready for Auburn much, but this is a really talented rushing group,” Elko said Monday. “How we control the line of scrimmage, set edges and keep the ball contained in the box is going to be really, really important for us and our success.”

Texas A&M plays the Tigers (4-6, 1-5) in its penultimate regular season contest at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday. The matchup at Jordan-Hare Stadium will be broadcast on ESPN.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Shaun on Twitter: @Shaun_Holkko.

Texas A&M vs. Auburn injury report: Latest updates, news for Week 13 matchup

Here is the initial injury report ahead of Texas A&M’s Week 13 road test vs. Auburn on Saturday night

15th-ranked Texas A&M (8-2, 5-1 SEC) will head to Alabama this weekend to face Auburn (4-6, 1-5 SEC) in a must-win matchup for the Aggie team vying for a spot in the SEC Title game and the College Football Playoff.

The SEC schedule makers want to make things as stressful as possible for Aggie fans. Texas A&M vs. Auburn will kick off at 6:30 p.m. CT. in front of what should be a packed Jordan-Hare Stadium, as the home team will look to play spoiler.

This week, head coach Mike Elko noted that his team is completely focused on the task while the season-finale showdown vs. Texas looms. This isn’t a surprise for the veterans who haven’t experienced games in November that have actual postseason implications, knowing what’s on the line as soon as they hit the field on Saturday night.

Elko also revealed a key injury update on Monday: Junior wide receiver Cyrus Allen is officially out for the season after sustaining an arm injury during Saturday’s 38-3 win over New Mexico State.

Texas A&M injury updates:

Rueben Owens – RB (Out for the season)
Le’Veon Moss – RB (Out for the season)
Mark Nabou – OL (Out for the season)
Tyreek Chappell – DB
Chase Bisontis – OL
Jaylen Henerson – QB
Cyrus Allen – WR (Out for the season)

Auburn injury updates:

Pending SEC Student-Athlete Availability Report

Chase Bisontis Update:

While Elko didn’t provide an update on Monday, starting left guard Chase Bisontis likely won’t play against Auburn unless something changes this week, but I fully expect the sophomore to be back for the Texas game, which has been the plan all along.

Cyrus Allen Update:

Cyrus Allen is out for the season, meaning senior wide receiver Moose Muhammad III will likely be thrust back into the lineup, which could be great news for the passing game if he can play to his full potential.

Muhammad’s unwillingness to block has kept him off the field throughout the season, so that is definitely something to watch. However, freshman WR Ashton Bethel-Roman is also a name to watch after an impressive short showing on Saturday night.

Texas A&M will face Auburn on the road on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 6:30 pm. CT. The game will air on ESPN.

Texas A&M vs Auburn in Week 13: Channel, time, location info

Texas A&M will go for win number nine when they travel to Alabama to take on the Auburn Tigers

Over the last two games, Texas A&M has not played the best football, going 1-1 but still maintaining its share of the top spot in the SEC.

There are two games left on the schedule, and the Aggies have to win out, too, if they want a chance at an SEC title and a college football playoff spot. First, they have to get by a scrappy Auburn Tigers team that will be looking to play spoiler at home.

If the A&M defense can limit the missed tackles and clean up the penalties, this should be a solid SEC road win.

That said, we have all witnessed how chaotic the SEC can get from week to week, and what head coach Mike Elko has been preaching rings true now more than ever. There is no room for error going forward if they want to reach the heights they can.

Date: Nov. 23

Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium / Auburn, Alabama

Time: 6:30 pm CST

Station: ESPN

𝗚𝗔𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 📢

Our matchup at Auburn on November 23rd is set for 6:30PM CT on @espn.#GigEm pic.twitter.com/6FIxgjM0CS

— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) November 17, 2024

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.

Texas A&M vs. Auburn Game Time, Channel options has been revealed

Texas A&M vs. Auburn will be a night game inside what should be a packed Jordan-Hare Stadium

14th-ranked Texas A&M is three wins away from earning a spot in the SEC Championship Game and the 12-team College Football Playoff. Still, after hosting New Mexico State on Saturday night, the Aggies will travel to Alabama to take on Auburn inside what should be a packed Jordan-Hare Stadium.

Auburn’s struggles this season are noteworthy, as the Tigers are one of the worst teams in the SEC, sitting at 3-6 and 1-5 in SEC play, but when analyzing their schedule, the Tigers have been nearly every home game, including their recent 17-7 loss to Vanderbilt.

Led by senior running back Jarquez Hunter, who has already run for 913 yards and five touchdowns, Texas A&M’s defense will have its hands full after missing 25 tackles in the 44-20 loss to South Carolina in Week 10, something that needs to be improved by the time the Aggies travel to Jordan-Hare.

Even more challenging, the schedule makers are apparently obsessed with Texas A&M playing in night games, as the game will start at either 6:30 or 6:45 p.m. CT. and will air on either ESPN or SEC Network.

If Texas A&M defeats New Mexico State, the Aggies must avoid looking ahead to hosting the Texas Longhorns because I can guarantee that the Tigers will play their best football to play spoiler.

Night game at Auburn 🏈👍 pic.twitter.com/NXz4iJbhaZ

— TexAgs (@TexAgs) November 11, 2024

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Cameron on Twitter: @CameronOhnysty.

Predicting Texas A&M’s 3 remaining football games ahead of Week 12 per ESPN FPI

Here is how ESPN FPI predicts Texas A&M’s remaining three games before taking on New Mexico State

Texas A&M (7-2, 5-1 SEC) will enter Week 12 rested and ready to host New Mexico State on Saturday night in Kyle Field, as the Aggies benefited from Georgia’s loss to Ole Miss in Week 11, now tied for first with Tennessee in the SEC standings.

Texas A&M’s blowout loss to South Carolina was certainly a learning moment for first-year head coach Mike Elko and his staff, knowing that a host of issues on both sides of the ball contributed to allowing the Gamecocks to run all over the Aggie defense, mainly due to the 25 missed tackles that led to several chunk plays.

However, losing star running back Le’Veon Moss has forced OC Collin Klein to reevaluate the offense, starting with helping quarterback Marcel Reed improve in the pocket and providing the redshirt sophomore with better options in the passing game.

According to ESPN FPI, here are the latest predictions for New Mexico State, Auburn (on the road), and the season finale vs. Texas.

Texas A&M vs. New Mexico State

Date: Nov. 16

Location: College Station, Kyle Field

ESPN Matchup Predictor: 99.0% chance Texas A&M wins

For more Auburn news and analysis, visit Auburn W ire.

Texas A&M vs. Texas

Date: Nov. 30

Location: College Station, Kyle Field

ESPN Matchup Predictor: 22.8% chance to win

Texas A&M’s chance to defend its home turf and defeat rival Texas dropped nearly six points after losing to South Carolina and Moss’s injury. After the Longhorns’ blowout win over Florida, the Aggie’s probability to come out victorious dropped two more points. For more Texas news and analysis, visit Longhorns Wire.

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Cameron on Twitter: @CameronOhnysty.

The Aggies need to explode offensively on the ground and through the air against a New Mexico State defense ranked 126th in the country while also showing that the tacking issues have been fixed.

Texas A&M at Auburn

Date: Nov. 23

Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium

ESPN Matchup Predictor: 62.3% chance Texas A&M wins

No matter how bad Auburn has been, this is an SEC road game with everything on the line if the Aggies can cruise past New Mexico State. Texas A&M’s run defense will be key against Tigers running back Jarquez Hunter.

For more Auburn news and analysis, visit Auburn W ire.

Texas A&M vs. Texas

Date: Nov. 30

Location: College Station, Kyle Field

ESPN Matchup Predictor: 22.8% chance to win

Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes, and opinions. Follow Cameron on Twitter: @CameronOhnysty.