Auburn’s Hard-Fought Win Hides Deeper Issues | Auburn Tigers Football News

Auburn clawed to a gritty 17-16 win over Baylor in their season opener, surviving on a last-second defensive stop of a two-point conversion. But the victory masked deeper issues: a lackluster, physically timid offense that struggled to impose its will, especially from the outside skill players. The run game sputtered with just 130 yards and a paltry 3.2 yards per carry, led by Jeremiah Cobb’s 53 yards and TD. The offensive line’s inconsistency added pressure on the QB, who threw three interceptions. With Southern Mississippi looming and the brutal SEC ahead, Auburn must rediscover toughness and offensive rhythm—or risk being exposed early and often. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5887fac72775bf9e