Auburn Football: 3 keys to victory vs. Oregon Ducks in Week 1

Auburn Football: 3 keys to victory vs. Oregon in Week 1

AUBURN, AL - SEPTEMBER 2: Defensive lineman Marlon Davidson #3 and linebacker Jeff Holland #4 of the Auburn Tigers celebrate after sacking quarterback Shai Werts #4 of the Georgia Southern Eagles during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Jordan Hare Stadium on Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Auburn, Alabama. (Photo by Butch Dill/Getty Images) /

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ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 01: Nick Coe #91 of the Auburn Tigers forces a fumble as he knocks the ball from the hands of Jake Browning #3 of the Washington Huskies at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 1, 2018 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

2. Auburn defensive front has to dominate

The Oregon offensive line is loaded with talent and is ready to go, ready to face off anyone and everyone. However, now they have to open their season with the likes of the Auburn front men on defense. Derrick Brown, Marlon Davidson, Nick Coe and Big Kat Bryant will be ready to fight and take on an experienced Oregon offensive front.

During Oregon’s bowl game a year ago, they were only able to manage 37 rushing yards and do nothing down the field with the passing game in the 7-6 win over Michigan State.

They didn’t do well against a strong defensive front like Michigan State and while Auburn’s isn’t that great, they have talent and experience that could help them bail out an inexperienced offense led by freshman Bo Nix.

Look for the defense of Auburn to keep the Tigers in this game throughout the matchup, helping out their offense and giving Nix the time he needs to establish his offense.

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