Auburn Tigers prepare for Southern Mississippi matchup

The Auburn Tigers are preparing for an upcoming matchup against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn enters the game following a narrow 17-16 victory over Baylor, led by quarterback Byrum Brown.

Coaching staff members, including Alex Golesh, have addressed recent challenges regarding the offensive line's consistency. Following the Baylor game, the team experienced cohesion issues in the interior line due to heavy player rotation, which impacted the rushing attack. Golesh noted that the group is responding to coaching and working to improve.

According to the official depth chart, the offensive line features a rotation of players including Jacob Strand, Deryc Plazz, and Jack Leyrer at left guard, with senior Jo Simmons at left tackle and Cole Best at center.