Multiple Auburn players ruled out on latest availability report

Auburn will be without a few key players when it faces Mississippi State on Saturday morning.

Linebackers Bryce Deas and De’Marcus Riddick were officially ruled out on Friday’s SEC availability report, along with offensive lineman Cole Skinner.

Deas’ inclusion isn’t new, as Auburn head coach Alex Golesh announced last week that he underwent season-ending surgery. Riddick injured his ankle during Auburn’s win over Arkansas last week and was listed as questionable on the first two availability reports this week.

With Deas and Riddick both out, true freshman Shadarius Toodle and Hampton transfer Michael Matthews-Canty will likely see increased reps at linebacker for the second week in a row.…