Ahead of rivalry week, we’re breaking down the top matchups from each team’s perspective. Today, senior analyst Mike Renner and SEC analyst Gordon McGuinness join forces to take on the Iron Bowl. Here’s what each team needs to do to win, and what you should be watching for come gametime:
How Auburn can win
Make no mistake about it, the task that faces Auburn this Saturday is a monumental one. There’s a reason why the point spread sits at Alabama -20.0 at the time of writing, but there is reason for hope for Auburn fans. While this Alabama defensive front is the best unit that Auburn will have faced all year, the same is true in reverse, with the right side of the Auburn offensive line a big challenge for Jonathan Allen and company.