SEC Football: Week 13 Power Rankings

Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Jalen Hurts (2) scrambles up the field against the Auburn Tigers during the fourth quarter at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated the Auburn Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 26, 2016; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Auburn Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn yells to his players during the fourth quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Alabama defeated the Auburn Tigers 30-12. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

No Sean White? That’s a problem. No Kamryn Pettway? That is also a problem, and explains just why the Auburn Tigers never stood a chance in the Iron Bowl against Alabama.

Auburn was without its two best offensive playmakers in quarterback Sean White, and Kamryn Pettway, the teams leading rusher. That is usually not a recipe for success and the Tigers found out all about it. Auburn has had a miraculous turnaround from the dumpster fire that was last season, and Gus Malzahn found himself off of the hot seat at Auburn, at least for now. 2017 will be critical as the defense will be expected to remain good while the offense continues to improve. If Auburn has both White and Pettway back from injury for their bowl game, then the Tigers will be able to go toe to toe with anyone.

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