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Arkansas to Play Auburn in SEC Matchup
Auburn is a 10.5-point favorite as the Tigers look to build momentum against an Arkansas team that has dropped three of four.
On Saturday, the Auburn Tigers host the Arkansas Razorbacks at the Plains, seeking bowl eligibility as 10 1/2-point favorites after consecutive losses.
Arkansas head coach Ryan Silverfield maintains a 3-0 head-to-head record against Auburn first-year coach Alex Golesh, dating to their time at Memphis and South Florida respectively.
Auburn quarterback Byrum Brown rushed and passed for a score in recent play, while Arkansas ranks last among Power Four teams in scoring offense at 19.6 points per game.
Defensive coordinator Ron Roberts emphasizes disrupting the quarterback after Auburn gave up 28 unanswered points last week, seeking to improve the team's finishing ability against Ole Miss-caliber opponents.
A win this week bolsters Auburn's path to bowl eligibility before hosting nonconference Samford on Nov. 21, with the season-ending Iron Bowl awaiting.