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May 23, 2008

Is this the year for the Auburn Tigers football team? The SEC is tough and it’s tough to imagine anyone escaping with an undefeated record and a shot to play in the BCS championship game. To get their the Tigers would have to beat LSU, Florida, Georgia, and then win the SEC Championship game.

These guys struggled last week on national television against the old ball coach and his Gamecocks, but it wasn’t because of Kenny Irons or Brandon Cox. Irons ran for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns while Cox took care of the ball and went 13 of 19 through the air. The defense however was shaky against the offensive genius of Spurrier. The Tigers had been a top 20 defense but allowed WR Kenny McKinley to post 8 catches and 110 yards with a touchdown.

Now they get a chance to redeem themselves with a home game against Arkansas. Look for Irons to really break out as the Hogs defense ranks near the bottom of college football against the ground game. Arkansas likes to run the ball on offense, but Auburn has shown that the only way to move it against them is through the air.

You also have to factor in how Auburn is 11-4 ATS in their last 15 and 7-2 ATS their last nine at home. In the SEC they have gone 23-9 ATS their last 32 and 5-1 ATS as a double digit favorite. Arkansas is 0-for-the pay window this season and we don’t see them picking up money for their backers again this weekend.

Take the Auburn Tigers football team minus the points to the bank on Saturday.

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