Auburn Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Mississippi State in Week 5

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CLEMSON, SC – SEPTEMBER 09: Place kicker Daniel Carlson #38 of the Auburn Tigers kicks a field goal against the Clemson Tigers during the football game at Memorial Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

1. Auburn wins on a last-second field goal

Auburn came very close to a win against Clemson, which is their only loss of the season to this point. They also have one of the best kickers in the nation in Daniel Carlson. While this promises to be a close game between the Bulldogs and Tigers, it might come down to special teams.

If it comes down to a two-minute drill for Auburn, they should have confidence in their kicker. Carlson has made more than 70 percent of his field goal kicks and has not missed an extra point. He’s also only missed one of his four kicks from 50 yards and beyond.

It will be interesting to see who ends up controlling the clock in this game. Fitzgerald always has the dual-threat aspect that opposing defenses have to watch. However, Auburn has two running back in Kamryn Pettway and Kerryon Johnson that can take over games.

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If nothing else, this game should be one of the most entertaining matchups of the weekend. Auburn and Mississippi State are both fighting to not get their second loss and stay in contention in the SEC West.

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