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Top storylines to follow in the Alabama vs. Auburn matchup

The top storylines to follow in the rivalry matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers.

The 87th meeting between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers is set to take place this weekend inside Bryant-Denny Stadium in what is known as the Iron Bowl.

[autotag]Nick Saban[/autotag] and the Crimson Tide are looking to grab their 10th win of the season while an exuberant Carnell “Cadillac” Williams looks to get the Tigers bowl-eligible in his interim duty as head coach.

There is no doubt that the storylines are endless for this rivalry matchup in Tuscaloosa but today we will do our best to break down what we believe are the five most important.

Let’s roll!

Auburn Football’s week 11 outlook according to College Football News

How did Auburn’s loss at Mississippi State affect this week’s outlook from College Football News?

Auburn football showed life last Saturday at Mississippi State, although it was not enough for them to earn a win.

The Tigers trailed Mississippi State, 24-6 at halftime before storming back to force the game into overtime. Auburn outscored the Bulldogs 27-9 in the 2nd half, which is uncharacteristic of this season’s team.

The momentum did not stay with Auburn long enough, as Mississippi State’s Jo’quavious Marks rushed from six yards out to score the walk-off touchdown for the Bulldogs in overtime to seal the 39-33 win.

The game was the first under interim coach [autotag]Carnell Williams[/autotag], who exhibited energy all night that influenced the team to perform at a high level. This week, Williams returns to the stadium that made him a legend for the first time as the Tigers’ leading man.

Before the Tigers take the field against Texas A&M on Saturday, College Football News released its’ weekly outlook for every Football Bowl Subdivision program ahead of week 11’s slate. Here is how Auburn stacks up with the rest of the country according to the outlet.

Kickoff time, TV network revealed for Auburn’s game with Western Kentucky

Auburn’s final home game of the season gets the afternoon treatment.

Auburn Football will host Western Kentucky for its’ final home game of the season, and will do so during the afternoon slot on SEC Network.

The Tigers and Hilltoppers will square off at Jordan-Hare Stadium at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, Nov. 19, and will be broadcasted live on SEC Network.

Nex Saturday’s game will mark the third time in history that these two programs have met. Both meetings took place at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

In 2003’s game, both [autotag]Jason Campbell[/autotag] and [autotag]Josh Sullivan[/autotag] threw for over 100 yards while [autotag]Brandon Jacobs[/autotag], [autotag]Carnell Williams[/autotag], and [autotag]Ronnie Brown[/autotag] scored one touchdown each in Auburn’s 48-3 win. In 2005, [autotag]Blake Field[/autotag] threw for three touchdowns and 200 yards while the Tiger defense made seven stops behind the line of scrimmage, leading Auburn to a 37-14 victory over the Hilltoppers.

Week 12 is usually designated as the final nonconference weekend for most SEC teams. There will only be three games involving mutual conference opponents: Florida at Vanderbilt, Georgia at Kentucky, and Ole Miss at Arkansas.

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Coaching search: How Auburn head coaching candidates performed in week 10

Several coaches linked to the Auburn opening had successful weekends, including one who pulled off an upset.

The first official game day without [autotag]Bryan Harsin[/autotag] has come and gone.

Despite dropping the first game of his tenure, interim coach [autotag]Carnell Williams[/autotag] passed his first test. He showed that Auburn could adjust to second-half tweaks, and his players showed signs of fight and energy that at times had been lacking this season.

While we do not know how the game affects the decision of athletic director [autotag]John Cohen[/autotag], we feel that Williams did more than enough to at least be considered for the vacant position.

Outside of Williams, how did other potential candidates perform with their respective teams? Two of the three candidates who are discussed the most pulled off huge wins, while the third enjoyed a week away from competition.

Here is a look at how coaches linked to the Auburn opening performed during week ten.

Pregame social media buzz ahead of Auburn Football’s game at Mississippi State

Auburn fans are feeling optimistic about Saturday’s game at Mississippi State.

Welcome back to game day, Tiger fans.

Auburn travels to Starville to battle the Mississippi State Bulldogs on Saturday night, and the vibe surrounding this game is… different.

A majority of Auburn fans were relieved to hear the news that [autotag]Bryan Harsin[/autotag] had been relieved of his duties on Monday. Those fans became giddier once that former running back [autotag]Carnell Williams[/autotag] had taken over as the interim coach.

Auburn fans are beginning to receive a sense of hope that the team will bring a sense of improvement into the final four games of the season, which was proven on Saturday when Auburn released its’ weekly motivational hype video.

Auburn fans can not wait until kickoff. Here are the best tweets from optimistic Auburn fans ahead of Saturday’s SEC west match with Mississippi State.

Williams: ‘We are about to fight and compete’

Williams is ready to lead the Tigers onto the field for the first time as interim head coach.

The time has come, it is time for interim head coach [autotag]Carnell Williams[/autotag] to lead the Auburn Tigers for the first time.

It has been an emotional week for Williams, as he becomes the first African American to become head coach at Auburn University. His roles and duties have also changed this week, as he has worked extra hours to prepare the perfect game plan to battle Mississippi State.

Now that game day is finally here, Williams is ready to compete.

In a recent interview with the voice of the Tigers, Andy Burcham, Williams says that his team is will give it their all on Saturday night in Starkville.

“Wow. I’m super excited to get this opportunity to play Mississippi State, which (will be) a really good football game,” Williams said. “The Auburn Tigers, we are rolling in here, and we are going to roll up our sleeves. We are about to fight and compete, and I am looking forward to seeing our team respond after everything that happened this week.”

Williams mentioned earlier this week that he is taking a “week-by-week” approach to the season, and wants his players to just live in the moment. He reiterated that on Saturday.

“That is the main focus. I want these guys to go out and have fun. Play loose, play for each other. Let’s do it for each other and do it for the Auburn nation, the Auburn family.”

Auburn faces Mississippi State at 6:30 p.m. CT in Starkville.

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Auburn vs. Mississippi State: Stream, injury report, broadcast info for Saturday’s game at Davis Wade Stadium

Here is all of the key information that you need to know for Auburn’s road tilt at Mississippi State.

Auburn travels to Mississippi State on Saturday night, and if you’re wondering how you can watch the action live, you’ve come to the right place.

The inaugural game of the [autotag]Carnell Williams[/autotag] era at Auburn gets underway Saturday night at Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville against the Mississippi State Bulldogs.

All eyes will be on Auburn, as the Tigers play their first game without Bryan Harsin, who was relieved of his duties on Monday following a 9-12 record over a 21-game tenure.

Auburn is also looking to snap a four-game losing streak. The Tigers’ last win came on Sept. 24 at home against Missouri.

Mississippi State is also growing through a rough patch as well, as they have dropped two straight games to Kentucky and Alabama respectively. The skid broke a three-game winning streak, which included wins over Texas A&M and Arkansas, who were ranked at the time of the game.

Here is all of the key information that you need to know about Auburn’s game at Mississippi State on Saturday night:

Coaching search: How to watch Auburn Football head coaching candidates this weekend

Is scouting the future in your weekend plans? Here is a guide for how to watch games involving potential Auburn head coaching candidates this Saturday.

This week has been a whirlwind for Auburn Football.

The news of [autotag]Bryan Harsin[/autotag]’s firing broke Monday morning, and interim head coach [autotag]Carnell Williams[/autotag] worked long hours this week in order to put a perfect gameplan together for the Tigers’ game at Mississippi State on Saturday night.

There is no doubt that Williams will get his chance to audition for the vacant position, but there are plenty of potential candidates to watch out for as well.

Auburn fans have read reports all week that profile each possible candidate. Some names make sense, while some seem farfetched. No matter how popular or how obscure a possible target can be, it does not hurt to take a deeper look at what each candidate brings to the table.

For Auburn fans that are looking for a chance to thoroughly examine each possible candidate, you have come to the right place.

Auburn Wire has made a list of every coach that has been mentioned in some sort of fashion as a target for the Auburn opening and has created a guide of their week ten schedule in an effort to allow you the opportunity to watch them coach with your own eyes.

Are you wanting more information on a lesser-known name? Do you need to prove your point to a fellow college football fan? Check out the list below to make sure that you do not miss an opportunity to watch your favorite candidate coach live on Saturday:

Expert picks: Does an inspired Auburn squad pull off a road win at Mississippi State?

Now Auburn Football is under the direction of Cadillac Williams, how does that change their focus toward Mississippi State? The Auburn Wire crew weighs in.

Auburn Football has hit a rough patch lately and appears to have found a solution to its recent woes.

Monday, Auburn University president Dr. Christopher Roberts felt that it was necessary to relieve [autotag]Bryan Harsin[/autotag] of his duties as head coach. The short-term replacement is Auburn legend [autotag]Carnell Williams[/autotag], who has already put in plenty of hours of work to perfect the gameplan for Saturday’s game at Mississippi State.

Williams has installed new sets, schemes, and philosophies. How quickly will his new system turn into a well-oiled machine? Saturday’s game will be a testament.

The staff at Auburn Wire believes that Auburn will play inspired football, and will provide a new, energized look to both sides of the football. Do they project a road win for Auburn? Here is what Taylor Jones, J.D. McCarthy, and River Wells predict will happen in the game.

A look at Cadillac Williams’ dominating history against Mississippi State

Carnell Williams is set to lead his alma mater as head coach on Saturday at Mississippi State and hopes to return to the same success he had as a player against the Bulldogs.

[autotag]Carnell Williams[/autotag] has been named interim coach of his alma mater’s football program. He becomes the first Auburn alum to take the role since Ralph “Shug” Jordan when he became the head coach at Auburn in 1951.

Before joining the coaching world, Williams had a storied career that saw him rush for 3,831 yards and 45 touchdowns from 2001-04. He dominated the running game alongside [autotag]Ronnie Brown[/autotag], [autotag]Brandon Jacobs[/autotag], and [autotag]Tre Smith[/autotag] during his career.

One program that Williams had massive success against was Mississippi State. Williams played the Bulldogs four times during his career and was on the winning side of the game each time. In those four games, Williams accumulated 421 rushing yards and found the end zone ten times.

Here is a breakdown of Williams’ success against Mississippi State during his time as a running back for the Auburn Tigers.

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