Overview

• Kickoff is set for 6:30 p.m. CT at Jordan-Hare Stadium with television coverage on ESPNU.
• Durell Robinson and true freshman Omar Mabson II are in line for carries behind Cobb, with coaches noting pass-protection readiness as a key consideration.
• The Tigers enter as roughly 43.5-point favorites after Ball State opened with a 31-0 loss at Purdue.
• Auburn’s offense leaned on the run in Week 1 with 307 rushing yards, including 137 yards and two touchdowns from quarterback Jackson Arnold.
• Hugh Freeze acknowledged tackling and leverage issues in the secondary and the team is also without nickel safety Champ Anthony due to a broken thumb.