Auburn Tigers head football coach Hugh Freeze and offensive coordinator Derrick Nix have no grasp on who their featured workhorse back will be during the 2025 season. In truth, they don't know practically anything about the running back room.
Re-classified Auburn High School product Omar Mabson II and UConn transfer Durell Robinson are forcing a conversation amidst injuries Damari Alston and Jeremiah Cobb.
"With four weeks remaining before Auburn opens the season against Baylor, nothing is set in stone when it comes to who the primary running backs will be. Cobb and Alston’s injuries are minor, meaning they’re expected to participate without limitations before camp ends.