Alabama faces Auburn on Saturday in Auburn. 14Powers.com previews the game and predicts the final score of this contest.
Team Schedules/Results
Alabama
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Auburn
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ESPN FPI
Alabama: 3
Auburn: 9
Key Stats
| Stat | Alabama | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| Rushing Offense | 168.9 (56) | 213.7 (26) |
| Passing Offense | 344.3 (3) | 213.5 (83) |
| Total Offense | 513.2 (7) | 427.2 (55) |
| Scoring Offense | 48.5 (2) | 32.7 (41) |
| Rushing Defense | 131.0 (33) | 109.6 (18) |
| Total Defense | 315.4 (16) | 306.5 (14) |
| Scoring Defense | 16.2 (10) | 16.2 (10) |
| Interceptions | 15 (2) | 7 (88) |
| Sacks 2.64 (31) | 2.36 (49) | |
| Tackles for loss | 6.2 (56) | 7.5 (18) |
| Turnover margin | 1.55 (1) | 0.45 (28) |
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Players to Watch
Alabama
QB Tua Tagovailoa, RB Najee Harris, WR Henry Ruggs, OL Jedrick Willis, OL Alex Leatherwood, DL Raekwon Davis, LB Dylan Mose, LB Anfernee Jennings.
Auburn
OL Prince Tega Wanogho, OL Marquel Harrell, DL Nick Cole, DL Derrick Brown, DB Daniel Thomas, DL Marlon Davidson, DB Javaris Davis, P Arryn Siposs, KR Noah Igbinoghene.
Injuries
Alabama
| Date | Pos | Player | Injury | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/25/19 | WR | Henry Ruggs III | Ribs | is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Auburn |
| 11/25/19 | DL | Phidarian Mathis | Undisclosed | is probable Saturday vs Auburn |
| 11/25/19 | PK | Will Reichard | Hip | is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs Auburn |
| 11/24/19 | DL | Raekwon Davis | Ankle | is “?” Saturday vs Auburn |
| 11/17/19 | QB | Tua Tagovailoa | Hip | is out for season |
| 10/29/19 | TE | Miller Forristall | Throat | is out indefinitely |
| 09/16/19 | DL | Labryan Ray | Foot | is out indefinitely |
| 09/13/19 | DL | Antonio Alfano | Academics | is out indefinitely |
| 08/31/19 | OL | Emil Ekiyor Jr. | Knee | is out indefinitely |
| 08/28/19 | LB | Dylan Moses | Knee | is out for season |
| 08/15/19 | RB | Trey Sanders | Knee | is out indefinitely |
| 08/12/19 | LB | Joshua McMillon | Knee | is out for season |
Auburn
None reported.
Source: Donbest.com
Comments
Alabama looked really good last weekend against Western Carolina. However, this is Auburn, not WCU. It’s hard to pick the Tide to win this one at Auburn. Bama’s defense is good but not great. Throw in that Tua Tagovailoa is out and you go with the Tigers.
Our Preseason Prediction
Alabama 27, Auburn 21
In-Season 14Powers.com Prediction
Auburn 27, Alabama 20
Saturday‘s game kicks off at 2:30 PM CT (3:30 PM ET). Watch on the CBS Network.
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