If Kentucky football fans are hoping for an offensive resurgence down on the Plains this Saturday, they might want to temper expectations. Auburn's defense isn't just solid; it's statistically one of the most consistently suffocating units in the entire country.
A historically stingy unit
The Tigers are one of only four FBS teams to have held every single opponent under 24 points through eight games this season. That remarkable consistency includes matchups against potent offenses like Oklahoma (held to 24), Georgia (20), and Missouri (23 in regulation). Furthermore, Auburn has held seven of its eight opponents more than 10 ore more points below their season scoring average.