Sure, Mercer isn’t the hardest opponent the Tigers will face this year, but it’s an opponent nonetheless.
There’s a lot of excitement buzzing around incumbent starter T.J. Finley and the Auburn offense, of course, but the Tigers will have to remain vigilant on the other side of the ball regardless of how talented the Bears’ roster is. College football has taught us all that it is important to never overlook any opponent, and Auburn should know that well — it was almost on the receiving end of an upset at the hands of Georgia State last year.
Will all that said, here are a few key areas the Tigers should look to address to win their opening game of the 2022 season: