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AUBURN, Ala. - Auburn defensive coordinator Kevin Steele is one of 56 nominees for the Broyles Award, given to college football’s top assistant coach.
One of only eight nominees in the SEC, Steele’s unit ranks No. 3 in the SEC in scoring defense (16.9) and No. 4 in total defense (307.2 yards). Nationally, Auburn ranks ninth in scoring and No. 14 in total defense.
Auburn's defense has not allowed a first-quarter touchdown this season. The Tigers have logged 50 three-and-outs on 114 drives in 2017, averaging more than five per game, No.