Despite the fact that Auburn defeated Alabama their 2017 season ended badly. As a matter of fact, their Iron Bowl proved to be their peak. Following that win over Bama was a loss in the SEC Championship Game. Georgia clearly outclassed the Tigers 28-7. Most of all Auburn looked helpless against the college football betting odds. Moreover, the bowl loss to Central Florida set off fans anger. Losing to a non-power five school is a bad look. In particular if you are considered a SEC power. Because of this Auburn faces increased doubts heading into 2018.
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Date and Time: Season opens September 1, 2018
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The Tigers were wildly inconsistent with the college football betting odds. To begin with they were 6-6-2 against the spread. By contrast the Tigers were 10-4 straight up. Additionally, they were streaky. To demonstrate Auburn failed to cover their first three games. But then came just one lined loss in their next seven games. But another three loses in their final four games left everyone perplexed. Indeed, the Alabama win is emblematic of such inconsistency. For all that win gained it was given back against lesser teams.
Gus Malzahn
Certainly, head coach Gus Malzahn has a love hate relationship with fans. Initially he was celebrated as a Sportsbook savior. In his first seas he led War Eagle to the National Championship Game. As a consequence, expectations went through the roof. And Malzahn soon learned the reality of coaching at Auburn. Following that great first year has been growing discontent. Above all it ends badly for nearly every Auburn football coach. Take the case of Gene Chizik getting fired two years after winning the national title.
Jarrett Stidham and his Receivers
Junior quarterback Jarrett Stidham returns after a superb 2017 season. In fact Stidham may well be the best QB in college football. Furthermore, he has an outstanding receiving corps to enhance Auburn’s passing attack. To exemplify is Darius Slayton and his 22 yards per catch. By contrast an offensive line that lost four starters is a major concern. Even though the Tigers skill level is high it won’t matter without blocking.
Auburn’s Defense
Overall on defense Auburn has to force more turnovers. To illustrate War Eagle went 10 games without an interception. Moreover, they failed to get a pick in eight of their last nine games. Balanced against that is a strong defensive front. Derrick Brown and Dontavius Russell make an elite tackle combination. What’s more Deshaun Davis and Darrell Williams are exceptional linebackers. It follows that a defense ranked 12th for points allowed in 2017 may be as good or better.
Road Ahead for Auburn
Initially Auburn will find out how strong they are with an opener against Washington. Hence the Huskies are a top Pac 12 power. Yet it gets even tougher in November. Specifically, road games at Georgia and Alabama will be difficult.
Matchup to Watch
Auburn is likely to again frustrate with the college football betting odds.
Malzahn has not been able to keep the program consistently elite. As a consequence, he is perpetually on the hot seat.
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To conclude this should be an 8-4 season for Auburn. Which will cause boosters to ponder a $36 million buyout of Malzahn.
College Football Betting Online Pick: Auburn Tigers to win eight games
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