Coach Malzahn waiting on making QB choice for Kentucky game

Auburn has played coy about its starting quarterback going into a Thursday night matchup against Kentucky. Of course, Auburn also has been experiencing the same issues after a preseason #6 ranking.

“Both of them are tremendous quarterbacks”, Auburn linebacker Justin Garrett said. Auburn, however, had much higher expectations.

I think you have to go with Auburn. Similarly, Auburn has struggled to stop the run (especially on the perimeter), while that is what Kentucky often tries to do.

1966: The last time Kentucky defeated Auburn in Lexington. Perhaps a footnote on that season, or maybe just a blip on the radar, was a little trip that the Tigers took to Lexington during that season. We know it will be a tough place to play and I know that we will have to play well to win. Auburn’s next two games were on the plains of Alabama. Auburn vs. Kentucky Game PreviewBroadcast Date: Thursday, October 15 Game Time: 7:00 pm Venue: Commonwealth Stadium.

Auburn is fighting for any remaining hopes it has to maintain its relevance in the SEC for the remainder of the season, while Kentucky is trying to create separation between itself and the teams trailing the Wildcats in the SEC East. For example, in Jeff Sagarin’s ratings, Kentucky only stands above Vanderbilt and Charlotte.

“Obviously we are a better team with him on the field”, said Dawson. I’ve not counted OOC opponents. “We will make the call on that later in the week”. Who knows, but if you looked at him at Kentucky he didn’t look or act out of shape at all, though that can all change in the off season.

While not overwhelming, Kentucky has better stats for the most part.

Tigers head coach Gus Malzahn was featured on Tiger Talk Monday night to answer fan questions, including two submitted to the AL.com Tiger Talk page. Who is the starting quarterback? I’m not going to bother mentioning Patrick Towles‘ rushing numbers. In my opinion, I think he’ll be fine. Ray caught three balls from Sean White, all against Mississippi State. Both teams having a bye before the game should help alleviate a few of that disruption, but even Stoops acknowledged being confused when he had to make his weekly SEC teleconference appearance on Wednesday considering in his mind the team was on the Friday of its prep schedule. Once a top-10 team, the Tigers are 3-2 and reeling a bit after a tumultuous off week that included the dismissal of star wide receiver D’haquille Williams. Check out his profile, if you’re interested. Why Kentucky Will Win There’s no fear whatsoever of Auburn throwing the ball down the field.

Auburn limps in at 3-2, desperate for an SEC win to get this season back on the rails.

“Mainly that Cory Johnson got rolled up in practice, his status is questionable”, Maggard said. “We just have a lot to prove with this being an SEC game”. Oh, and there were ZERO first half points in each of those games. This is despite already having played three SEC defenses, including two of the top defenses in the league, Florida and Missouri.

There is plenty of incentive for a Wildcat victory. So far we just haven’t proved it.