Auburn looks to extend its win streak to three and remain unbeaten at Kyle Field in College Station on Saturday. Here are some predictions from a few members of the sports staff.
Caleb Jones, Sports Editor: Auburn, 34-27
"I have not picked Auburn to win a road game this season and that ends now. After seeing how much of a team win the Tigers had over Ole Miss, I think they're clicking on all cylinders. Besides, the most dangerous thing in November is Auburn football. Why not? Auburn is 4-0 all-time at Kyle Field."
Henry Zimmer, Sports Reporter: Auburn 24-21
"Auburn finds its stride in the run game for the second straight week. Tank Bigsby and Bo Nix each score rushing and Auburn is able to stifle the Aggie offense."
Noah Griffith, Sports Writer: Texas A&M 27-24
"Texas A&M looks like a completely new team ever since the win against Alabama. Beating a No. 1 rated team at home can be something that changes the course of a season. Although Auburn is coming off a big, confidence-boosting win themselves over No. 10 Ole Miss, I think the Aggies’ will be rested and prepared coming off a bye week.
The 12th man in College Station has proven to be a real factor, and Aggie fans are going to be fired up and ready for football after the bye week, especially since they are facing a Top 15 opponent in Auburn. In the end, I think these are two evenly matched teams, but I expect Calzada and Wydermyer to be the difference in this game, as Texas A&M ends with a scoring drive to secure the win."
Matthew Wallace, Sports Writer: Auburn 27-21
"The key to an Auburn victory will be the rush defense. If Auburn can defend the run effectively, it will force Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada into throwing the ball, which has not been a strength for the Aggies this year.
Texas A&M has only the 12th rated passing offense in the SEC. If Auburn can stop an A&M rush attack that averages 188 yards per game, then the Tigers chances to win at Kyle Field increase exponentially."
Logan Glover, Sports Writer: Auburn 24-14
"Kyle Field has become second home for Auburn since joining the SEC. I don’t think the streak ends here. Auburn stays hot beating a tough Texas A&M team."
Carl, No. 1 Texas A&M fan: Texas A&M 29-27
“I think it will be close. It’s gonna be close. I heard they have A&M favored. It’s gonna be a good game, I’m picking A&M."
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