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The Auburn Tigers (3-0) will visit the Texas A&M Aggies (2-1) on Saturday at 12:00 PM ET.
The Tigers are expected to lose (currently +7.5) versus the Aggies (with an over/under of 53 points).
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Game Info for Texas A&M vs. Auburn
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: College Station, Texas
- Stadium: Kyle Field
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M | -7.5 | -110 | -110 | 53 | -110 | -110 | -301 | +240 |
Texas A&M Pick Insights
- Texas A&M has covered the spread twice in three games this season.
- Texas A&M is a perfect 2-0 against the spread when favored by 7.5 points or more this season.
- Two of Texas A&M’s three games with a set total have hit the over (66.7%).
Texas A&M Stats & Insights
- Texas A&M is averaging 467 yards per game offensively this season (27th in the FBS), and are surrendering 298.3 yards per game (38th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Texas A&M ranks 50th in scoring defense this year (20.3 points allowed per game), but has been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking 12th-best in the FBS with 44 points per game.
- Texas A&M has the 51st-ranked defense this season in terms of passing yards (200 allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 11th-best with 337.3 passing yards per game.
- Texas A&M is totaling 129.7 rushing yards per game offensively this season (96th in the FBS), and is surrendering 98.3 rushing yards per game (36th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Texas A&M has been surging on both offense and defense in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 24th-best in third-down percentage (51.3%) and third-best in third-down conversion rate allowed (20.6%).
- Texas A&M owns the 75th-ranked turnover margin in college football at -1, forcing two turnovers (107th in the FBS) while turning it over three times (32nd in the FBS).
Texas A&M’s Best Players
- Conner Weigman has 909 passing yards for Texas A&M, completing 70.5% of his passes and throwing eight touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also chipped in on the ground with 69 rushing yards (23 ypg) on 11 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Amari Daniels has carried the ball 34 times for a team-high 149 yards on the ground and has found the end zone two times. He’s also tacked on seven catches for 52 yards (17.3 per game).
- Rueben Owens has been handed the ball 20 times this year and racked up 83 yards (27.7 per game) with one touchdown.
- Evan Stewart has hauled in 19 receptions for 257 yards (85.7 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone two times as a receiver.
- Ainias Smith has put together a 194-yard season so far, hauling in 13 passes on 17 targets.
- Jahdae Walker has been the target of 13 passes and racked up eight catches for 141 yards, an average of 47 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
- Shemar Turner leads the team with three sacks, and also has one TFL and six tackles.
- Texas A&M’s top-tackler, Edgerrin Cooper, has 15 tackles and four TFL this year.
- Josh DeBerry leads the team with one interception, while also collecting 12 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
Auburn Betting Insights
- Auburn has covered the spread once in three games this year.
- In Auburn’s three games with a set total, one has hit the over (33.3%).
Auburn Pick Insights
- Auburn ranks 48th in the FBS with 428 total yards per contest, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 14th-best by surrendering only 264 total yards per game.
- Auburn has been excelling on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 12.3 points per contest (18th-best). On offense, it ranks 26th by posting 39.3 points per game.
- Auburn has been excelling on pass defense, giving up only 155 passing yards per game (12th-best). Offensively, it ranks 89th in the FBS by putting up 212.3 passing yards per game.
- Auburn’s run offense has been consistently moving the chains, compiling 215.7 rushing yards per contest (18th-best) this season. Defensively, it ranks 43rd by surrendering 109 rushing yards per game.
- Auburn’s third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with a 24.4% third-down conversion rate allowed. In terms of offense, it is generating a 47.2% third-down rate, which ranks 39th.
- After forcing seven turnovers (10th in the FBS) and turning the ball over seven times (115th in the FBS) this season, Auburn has the 59th-ranked turnover margin of 0.
Auburn’s Best Players
- Payton Thorne has thrown for 517 yards on 43-of-63 passing with four touchdowns and three interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 140 yards and two rushing touchdowns.
- Damari Alston has racked up 119 yards (on 24 carries) with one touchdown.
- Jay Fair has collected 14 receptions this season and his team-high yardage total sits at 174 (58 yards per game). He’s been targeted 19 times and has two touchdowns.
- Rivaldo Fairweather has totaled 96 receiving yards (32 yards per game) and one touchdown on eight receptions.
- Shane Hooks’ 11 targets have resulted in five receptions for 88 yards and one touchdown.
- Marcus Harris has two sacks to lead the team, and also has two TFL and five tackles.
- Eugene Asante, Auburn’s top tackler, has 17 tackles, two TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
- Jaylin Simpson leads the team with three interceptions, while also putting up seven tackles and three passes defended.
