FREE CONTEST: #17 Arkansas Razorbacks at #21 Auburn Tigers ($50 Prize!)
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Oct 24, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Tevin Beanum (97) pressures Auburn Tigers quarterback Sean White (13) during the second half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Saturday, October 22nd, at 6:00 P.M. the #17 Arkansas Razorbacks will be on the road to take on the #21 Auburn Tigers.
The Crowd
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Auburn 30.1 – Arkansas 27.1 with an over/under of 57.2. The Vegas Line has a final score of Auburn 32.3 – Arkansas 22.8 with an over/under of 55.0.
2016-17 Statistics (127 total teams):
Passing offense: Arkansas 265.9 YPG > Auburn 216.3 YPG
Rushing offense: Auburn 262.8 YPG > Arkansas 179.7 YPG
Scoring offense: Arkansas 34.9 PPG > Auburn 32.3 PPG
Scoring defense: Auburn 16.0 PPG > Arkansas 27.9 PPG
Passing defense: Auburn 199.7 YPG > Arkansas 223.0 YPG
Rushing defense: Auburn 147.2 YPG > Arkansas 175.9 YPG
Turnover Margin Per Game: Auburn -0.2 > Arkansas -0.3
Strength of schedule:
Arkansas is (5-2) with wins over Louisiana Tech, TCU, Ole Miss, Texas State, and Alcorn State. Their losses came against two top ten teams in Alabama and Texas A&M. Auburn is (4-2) with wins over Arkansas State, LSU, ULM, and Mississippi State. Their losses also came against two top ten teams in Clemson and Texas A&M.
Summary:
These teams are pretty comparable offensively but Auburn holds a big edge defensively. Auburn ranks as a top 12 team on defense while Arkansas barely squeaks inside the top 70. Auburn’s stout defense should be able to slow the Razorbacks offense down. The balanced and opportunistic Auburn offense has one of the most creative play callers in the game in head coach Gus Malzahn. I like Auburn to win this one at home.
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