Way-Too-Early Staff Predictions: Missouri at Auburn

The one factor followers can count on come Saturday, Sept. 24, is that the Tigers will win. Which Tiger comes out on high? 

Missouri enters Jordan-Hare Stadium seemingly feeling excessive. It is anticipated the Tigers will deal with their enterprise in opposition to FCS Abilene Christian earlier than taking over Auburn in Week 4. 

For Auburn, every part is below the microscope. Boosters and the athletic division is monitoring the success of second-year coach Bryan Harsin after a down 6-7 season. Any little bit of regression would give viable trigger for the Tigers to maneuver on from Harsin and start contemporary as soon as extra. 

Missouri may not have confronted Auburn in 2021, but it surely did see quarterback Zach Calzada final fall in Faurot Discipline. The previous Texas A&M starter threw for 148 yards and two touchdowns on the way in which to a 34-14 win. The difference-maker was the 1-2 mixture of working backs Isaiah Spiller and Devon Achane, each of whom rushed for over 100 yards and scored at the very least one landing. 

Auburn encompasses a harmful duo in lead again Tank Bigsby and speedster Jarquez Hunter. Will that be a problem for the SEC’s worst run protection from a season in the past?

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Now, onto our workers’s predictions

Matt Galatzan – Managing Editor and Writer

Missouri ought to have the sting heading into this Week 4 matchup, particularly contemplating the state of the Auburn program. That stated, Mizzou is probably going nonetheless going to be looking for a solution at quarterback. 

I do suppose that the expertise inflow through the switch portal will make an enormous distinction for Eliah Drinkwitz, and Mizzou comes out on high in a good one. 

Missouri 34, Auburn 28

Cole Thompson – Reporter/Columnist 

A Tiger is successful on Saturday. Which? Effectively, it is sophisticated. On paper, Missouri ought to be far more improved in opposition to the run following the additions of transfers Josh Landry (Baylor), Ian Matthews (Auburn), Jayden Jernigan (Oklahoma State) and Ty’Ron Hopper (Florida). 

Once more, all that’s one paper. The outcomes say that two Texas A&M working backs mowed over Mizzou’s line of defense final season, one other high-end mixture will do once more this yr. 

Auburn 38, Missouri 21

Brian Smith – Recruiting Author

Enjoying on the street within the SEC isn’t straightforward. As Missouri continues to rebuild its protection, ought to Tigers followers imagine they’ll go on the street and win? On this case, sure. Auburn is in full turmoil as a program. There are offensive and defensive points general, and fairly frankly little or no help for head coach Bryan Harsin.

This will likely be a recreation the place Auburn is favored, however Missouri pulls the upset and sends Auburn’s soccer program in a whole tailspin.

Missouri 31, Auburn 27

Connor Zimmerlee – Workers Author 

Missouri begins off SEC play with a three-game gauntlet that occurs to begin with Auburn. Whereas Missouri is making strides in the direction of being a contender within the SEC once more, it isn’t fairly there but. Count on Missouri to maintain it nearer than folks count on and to make Auburn sweat a bit bit. Auburn will finally draw back late however Missouri will make it entertaining for so long as it might probably.

Auburn 38, Missouri 28

Zach Dimmitt – Workers Author 

Auburn didn’t face Mizzou in SEC play final yr and will’ve definitely used the mid-season pick-me-up vs a Missouri workforce that struggled final season. The Tigers stroll sluggishly into the 2022-23 season on a five-game dropping streak. Three of these losses have been by one rating with TJ Finely on the helm instead of former starter Bo Nix.

Don’t let the dropping streak idiot you. Finely continues to be a uncooked signal-caller with plenty of upside that may carry Auburn again to a successful report this season. Mizzou is heading in the right direction below Eli Drinkwitz, however the Tigers should transfer on from what will likely be an early-season street loss.

Auburn 34, Mizzou, 23

Timm Hamm – Workers Author

In a matchup of projected cellar-dwellers of their respective divisions, somebody has to come back out on high. It may be essentially the most winnable recreation of the season for each squads. On the finish of the day, Missouri’s expertise outweighs Auburn’s. That is find yourself being the distinction in an in depth one.

Mizzou 30, Auburn 24

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