BREAKING: Auburn football is off to a fast start in 2024 under Hugh Freeze, and the talk around the Plains is shifting from “rebuilding” to expectations. With back-to-back strong performances, including a statement win over Baylor, Auburn now looks to avoid the dreaded trap game against South Alabama before a massive road showdown with Oklahoma.

This video breaks down Auburn’s defense, which has quietly turned into one of the best in the SEC after shutting down both Ball State and Baylor. We dive into why South Alabama could be tricky early but why Auburn’s talent edge led by Jackson Arnold at quarterback and Cam Coleman at wide receiver makes this matchup lean heavily in Auburn’s favor.

Hugh Freeze has been stressing matchup wins all offseason, and Auburn fans are finally seeing five-star talent like Coleman and Arnold making off-script plays that remind many of Cam Newton’s magical 2010 season. From red-zone efficiency to explosive plays on offense and a defense playing with edge behind Sylvester Smith, Auburn looks like a completely different team in Year 3 under Freeze.

Is this team ready to go on a run in the SEC? Or will South Alabama spring a surprise on an early kickoff at Jordan-Hare? We break it all down here.

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