The Auburn Tigers didn’t live up to expectations in 2018, as a team that entered the season ranked in the top-10 nationally fizzled to an 8-5 finish. There are some concerns heading into 2019 as quarterback Jarrett Stidham has moved on to the NFL and there is no clear-cut heir apparent that can be counted on to get the Auburn offense rolling. The Tigers should have a really good defense, and that should keep the team competitive, but the schedule is challenging. The current college football odds show that the oddsmakers have questions about this team’s high-end ability in 2019, with a lower-than-usual projected win total for Auburn.
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Auburn regular season win total
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Auburn Win Total Odds Analysis
Auburn has a gauntlet of a schedule this season, which is why the projected win total is pretty low despite a national ranking to open the year. The Tigers open the season with a matchup against Oregon and star quarterback Justin Herbert, which will be a big challenge straight away. The other non-conference games are winnable against Tulane and Kent State.
After that comes the SEC slate, with matchups against Texas A&M, Mississippi State, Florida, Arkansas, LSU, Ole Miss and Georgia. There is a late-season breather against Samford, but if Auburn heads into its regular season finale at seven wins it will be tough to get to eight, because the last game is against Alabama. The Tigers do get their final four games at home, which should be a big advantage down the stretch despite the tough foes.
Auburn Odds
The Tigers are in the midst of a quarterback competition to see who will replace Stidham, and the fact that no one has emerged thus far is a bit concerning. The expectation is that true freshman Bo Nix could get the call, although relying on such a young player has its drawbacks. If Nix can learn on the job this season, it could be a good sign for the future of Auburn’s program, but inexperience at the position could be a real issue in 2019.
Auburn’s defense will aim to make things as easy as possible on the offense. The Tigers have a variety of stars on the defensive side of the ball, headlined by defensive linemen Derrick Brown and Marlon Davidson. The SEC is known for its defense and Auburn figures to keep that trend going, but if opposing teams put up points, it could be tough for the Tigers to keep up in 2019.
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Auburn has won eight games or more in five of their past six seasons, so the Tigers should feel confident in their ability to approach double-digit victories. Auburn has a solid team once again, but the lack of an upper-tier quarterback and a tough schedule could make this a rebuilding year. Coach Gus Malzahn would love for his team to finish with eight or nine wins to keep the fans from screaming for his job. It is going to be an interesting year for Auburn, as it is easy to envision either a prestigious bowl game or a lot of offensive issues.
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