Overview

• Kickoff is scheduled for Sept. 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET (6:30 p.m. CT) at Jordan-Hare Stadium, with television coverage on ESPNU and streaming on ESPN+.
• Auburn enters 1-0 after a 38-24 win at Baylor, while Ball State is 0-1 following a 31-0 loss to Purdue.
• BetMGM’s opening line listed Auburn as a heavy favorite by 42.5 points, and local analysts forecast a lopsided Tigers victory.
• Auburn’s offense is built on the ground (307.0 rushing yards per game) despite limited passing and a porous pass defense, whereas Ball State ranks near the bottom nationally in total offense and scoring.
• Injury notes include Auburn defensive back Champ Anthony out with a broken thumb and running back Damari Alston labeled questionable by coach Hugh Freeze.