52 of Auburn's 71 offensive possessions have required 70 or more yards to cover for a touchdown. That's 73 percent of the drives for the Tigers this season. Of those 71, only 8 times have the Tigers started a drive outside their own 40 yard line and just once on the other side of midfield . . . Inside the Auburn TigersLouisiana-Monroe needs this game, and it probably matters more to them than it does Auburn . . . Sports IllustratedNeeding one more win for bowl eligibility, the 5-4 Warhawks look to pull off one of the largest upsets of the season when they travel to Jordan-Hare on Saturday . . . Auburn Plainsman"Knock on wood, I haven't missed a game yet in my career. I don't plan on doing that anytime soon . . . Huntsville Times"Towns has been very good at kickoffs, and they start at the 25 instead of the 35 or the 30 . . . Birmingham News"When you're playing as many young kids as we are that are very talented that we signed in the '24 class, their phones are going to ring. I wish they wouldn't take the calls. That's probably a little naive of me . . . Inside the Auburn Tigers"Offense won that scrimmage on a pass play from Walker to one of the young receivers . . . Inside the Auburn TigersHank Brown, Holden Geriner and Walker White, each had opportunities to show what they could do in Thorne's absence during the three bye-week practices. "We actually got the other guys quite a bit of reps . . . Sports IllustratedThe Tigers' final SEC home game in Week 13 against Texas A&M will kick at 6:30 p.m. or 6:45 p.m. CST, on either ESPN or SEC Network . . . Auburn UndercoverStarting quarterback Payton Thorne did not practice during the bye week due to a shoulder injury suffered against Vanderbilt . . . Huntsville TimesAlong with re-recruiting the current roster, Auburn is in the final stretch of maintaining its top five high school recruiting class. With the early signing period coming up starting on Dec. 4, Freeze emphasized the importance of finishing strong . . . Birmingham NewsWATCH: Hugh Freeze talks about the upcoming game against ULM . . . WVTM-TV (Birmingham)If you're ever going to make a move, this is the time to do it following a bye week . . . Inside the Auburn Tigers"When we're not able to create explosive runs, it seems that we really struggle to protect the passer and to throw and catch some. But you know, we're not playing very well in special teams, so that's a bad combination . . . Sports IllustratedThe Tigers are a disaster. While Auburn has not been terrible, they've failed to secure any major wins, having beaten only Kentucky, New Mexico and Alabama A&M . . . Athlon SportsAuburn could give Brown and other young quarterbacks such as Holden Geriner and Walker White opportunities to get in there under center . . . Sports IllustratedKnight is one of the most talented players in the country. The future Auburn Tiger is ready to put on a show inside the Alamodome on January 11, 2025 . . . 247 SportsThe last time an Auburn head coach started 9-13 through his first 22 games was Ralph 'Shug' Jordan . . . Auburn PlainsmanIt's pretty striking that Jordan's overall and SEC records at the end of his second season were identical to where Freeze is now . . . Huntsville TimesThe Auburn Tigers should own a far better record. Based on their inability to close games, that 3-6 looks rather appropriate. The offense can move the ball on anyone. Now, they have 180-minutes remaining in the season . . . Sports IllustratedWith a 3-6 record, benching the senior quarterback in favor of an underclassman could spark a youth movement and provide some optimism for their future . . . Athlon SportsWATCH: Now the margin for error to become bowl eligible is zero. Auburn has to win out . . . WRBL-TV (Columbus, Ga. )Brown has not played since he was benched in the Arkansas game. Redshirt sophomore Holden Geriner has just two pass attempts, both from the opener against Alabama A&M. True freshman Walker White, the No. 5 QB recruit from the 2024 class, has yet to appear in a game . . . Auburn UndercoverAuburn would have to win out to make a bowl game. That's a task that would require wins over both No. 14 Texas A&M and No. 11 Alabama . . . Huntsville TimesHelp should be on the way. The Tigers struggled to recruit top offensive linemen for years. Hugh Freeze arrived on the Plains and has started to improve the talent via prep recruiting . . . Sports IllustratedHe is tough and demanding, but he loves his players and they love him. His energy is contagious. "He's the most energetic coach that I've met . . . Auburn UndercoverAuburn averaged a whopping 46.7 yards per point in the 17-7 loss. That's how you find yourself at 3-6 entering the second open week of the season . . . Birmingham NewsFirst-year defensive coordinator DJ Durkin has undoubtedly made a quick impression in charge of his ascending unit. The key to making progress has been adopting a motivational strategy which is dropping the alpha-high school attitudes, and instead blending in strictly team first ethos . . . Sports IllustratedThere is no denying Hugh Freeze's ability as an elite-level recruiter, but his in-game coaching competence has certainly come into question . . . USA TodayHunter had just two carries in the second half . . . Huntsville TimesLosing a game when you hold your opponent under 250 total yards takes a special level of bad on offense . . . Birmingham News"We move the football. You check the stats, we're moving the football. We've just got to learn how to finish . . . Inside the Auburn TigersWhen Vanderbilt had an opportunity to put the game on ice, the dam finally broke for Auburn's defense. The Commodores marched on a touchdown drive that took 8:53 off the clock to go up 17-7 with 4:18 left in the game . . . Auburn UndercoverAuburn outgained Vanderbilt by 100 yards (327-227) and completed 30% more of its passes than the Commodores. However, several glaring stats ultimately led to the Tigers' defeat . . . USA TodayAuburn averaged 7.9 yards per play on first down, but didn't pick up a third-down conversion until the fourth quarter . . . Sports IllustratedAuburn-Vanderbilt statistics . . . Auburn Media Relations
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