Coming off a huge road win against 9th-ranked Alabama, the Arkansas Razorbacks already find tough competition when the Tigers from Auburn visit Fayetteville. The Tigers are off to a 3-1 start and look to capitalize off the big win against a South Carolina team that also beat the Crimson Tide on the road.
Coaching Profiles
huskerkev84
NDL Seasons: 10
Overall Record: 91-51 (64%)
Bowl Record: 4-3
Conference Titles: 1
National Titles: 0
Steamrollr22
NDL Seasons: 12
Overall Record: 139-44 (76%)
Bowl Record: 7-3
Conference Titles: 4
National Titles: 0
What to Watch For
Steamrollr22, still reeling off being snubbed out of a national title opportunity in Season 15 when he took the Texas Tech Red Raiders to a perfect 13-0 record (including a Fiesta Bowl victory), is looking at keeping his Razorbacks undefeated against a tough Auburn defense. Since that Season 15, Steamrollr22 is turning his name literal in regards to what he's doing to his opponents with a super impressive 57-5 record. Junior QB Ryan Mallett will lead the offense for the Razorbacks. Mallett only averages 17 passing attempts a game but don't be surprised if that number doubles against a defense that's only giving up 47 YPG on the ground. Mallett has hit 11 different receivers this season and 5 of those have caught TDs. RB Ronnie Wingo places second in receptions for the team this year so the Auburn defense will need to be on high alert for the screen pass or any time this guy runs past the line of scrimmage without the ball.
Huskerkev84 and the Auburn Tigers will come out of the gate with a more balanced offense. Dual-threat QB Cam Newton has proven he can tuck it and run when he doesn't find anyone open. But he is far from the biggest threat on a rushing offense that ranks 8th in the NDL. Freshman RB Michael Dyer is averaging over 100 YPG on the ground and has put up 7 TDs. Here's a guy that's likely flying under the radar on everyone's early Heisman lists. The Razorbacks will need to minimize big plays from Dyer if they want a shot at staying undefeated.
THE Untouchable Prediction:
Although it might seem that with so much talent, the Auburn Tigers could possibly have their way with the Razorbacks, it'll be tough for Cam Newton to find holes in the Arkansas secondary. The Razorbacks rank 11th in pass defense and 6th in overall defense. Combine that with the stout winning percentage of its coach (and a strong desire to prove himself to the pollsters) and the Tigers will fall just short in this one.
AUBURN 21
ARKANSAS 31
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