As Auburn heads to Waco, Texas, for its season opener, two things stand out in analyst Josh Pate's preview of the game. One of them is something that Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze would be proud to hear, but the other one is where things can get a little concerning for the Tigers.
After Freeze's two consecutive Top 10 recruiting classes, the Tigers' squad is different from last season. That sounds relieving for them, since last year they ended up with a losing record, something that Freeze would like to stay away from this season.
However, a newer squad comes with some uncertainties, the most prominent one being QB Jackson Arnold.