August 31st at 6:30 p.m. Pat Dye Field at Jordan Hare Stadium. The 2024 season kicks off for YOUR Auburn Tigers against Alabama A&M.
Okay, a little too dramatic. It is AA&M. Obviously, most people look at this game as a tune up. A chance to pop the pads against somebody not in orange and blue on the practice field. And it should be a game that’s well in hand long before half time. I’ve seen point spreads ranging from 32.5 up to 49.5, and yes, that should be the case. But, it’s still hard to get those flashbacks of New Mexico State out of our minds. We hope that Co U Free has figured out that there are 12 football Saturdays, and he needs to have his team mentally and physically prepared for every single one, regardless of the opponent.
As for the opponent in 17 days, they’re coming off 3 consecutive losing seasons. Last year, they were 5-6 with an opening day, 47-13 loss to Vandy. They gave up 37 points per game and have 30 new faces on the roster this year. Their outlook for the Auburn game as stated at their Media Days…we know there’s a bigger picture, and just don’t want any of our best players hurt in that game.
What I want to see is, some of these stud freshmen show out, and serve notice to the SEC, that they can come on around here. Come on, Cletus. You walkin’ over, butcha’ limpin’ back.
Oh, and the A&M Band. Definitely the A&M band. Who is gonna’ be on teh Planez?