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Auburn Hits Offensive Reset as Hugh Freeze Confronts Sacks, Penalties Ahead of Georgia

Coaches plan to streamline calls during the bye to address protection woes.

Overview

  • After consecutive road losses to Oklahoma and Texas A&M, Auburn sits 3-2 overall and 0-2 in SEC play.
  • Jackson Arnold has been sacked 14 times over the last two games, with Auburn going 3-for-27 on third down in those losses.
  • The offensive line has been heavily penalized with 44 flags for 345 yards this season, including 12 false starts and six holding calls in three road games.
  • Auburn has allowed 21 sacks and the ground game has stalled in SEC play, as the starting running backs combined for 119 yards on 21 carries over the last two games.
  • Hugh Freeze called the offense "unacceptable" and is using the bye to simplify the plan, fine-tune Arnold’s drop depth and vision, and refocus on the run after the unit fell to the bottom of the SEC in major offensive categories.