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How does Auburn plan to beat Clemson? Play 13 on offense

AUBURN, Ala. -- Tabbed an offensive guru in the past, Auburn coach Gus Malzahn has been known to mix up formations and try to keep the defense on its toes. But 13 starters on offense? That’s a new one even for Malzahn.

Auburn releases its depth chart for the season opener against Clemson. https://t.co/GA5HSCkE0E pic.twitter.com/wGDwmCnwYP

— Greg Ostendorf (@GregO_ESPN) August 30, 2016

Auburn released its Kickoff Week depth chart Tuesday and there were 13 different positions listed on the first-team offense. In addition to having a quarterback, a running back and five offensive linemen, there was an H-back, a tight end and four wide receivers all listed as starters.