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SEC Football: Takeaways for Each Team from Week 10

By John Richardson

Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) passing against the LSU Tigers during the third quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) passing against the LSU Tigers during the third quarter at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive back Tray Matthews (28) celebrates with teammates after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers defensive back Tray Matthews (28) celebrates with teammates after the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan Hare Stadium. Auburn won 23-16. Mandatory Credit: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports /

Auburn Tigers

Auburn 23-Vanderbilt 16

The Auburn Tigers won’t get any style points for the ugly win, but Vandy has to be considered a quality win the way they’re playing at this point. While the win wasn’t special, it will likely move Auburn into the top 10. The Tigers proved they could win an SEC football game without Sean White, but not against elite competition.

Sean White wasn’t even kept out of the entire game despite his shoulder injury. John Franklin III couldn’t move the offense like Gus Malzahn hoped, but Auburn still came away with a victory.

Impact Moving Forward

-None

Auburn was able to pull out the W, but won’t gain any momentum from this weekend. That in itself, though, is progress. Auburn losing the game could have been disastrous for the Tigers, but instead Auburn pushed through and got the W.

If Auburn wants to remain relevant for the SEC Football Championship, the Tigers will need to find a way to continue winning with a sub-100% Sean White. Georgia shouldn’t present a ton of trouble for Auburn, but Alabama will be the test. The good news, though, is that Sean White should be healthy by the Iron Bowl.

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