Arkansas vs Auburn Picks and Prediction – 9/21/2024

The Arkansas Razorbacks will be back on the road this week for a game in Auburn, AL for an SEC matchup against the Auburn Tigers. Arkansas has two wins and one loss on the year coming into this week following a 10 point victory against UAB a week ago. Offensively Arkansas has been solid this season averaging more than 45.6 points per game after opening the season with a 70 point explosion. Defensively Arkansas has been strong as well allowing just 22 points per game resulting in their positive record overall. Defensively Arkansas did the work a week ago against UAB giving up just 27 points on 354 yards after forcing 1 turnover in the game. Offensively Arkansas was the better team scoring 37 points on 427 total yards. For more College Football news see our College Football Picks.

Taylen Green led the way for the Arkansas offense completing 11 passes for 161 yards and ran the ball 17 times for 96 yards and two touchdowns. Ja’Quinden Jackson led all ball carriers in the game with 147 yards and one touchdown on 15 carries. Andrew Armstrong was the top receiver for Arkansas with 137 yards on 8 receptions.

The Auburn Tigers will be back at home this week with two wins and one loss on the season following the 26 point blowout of New Mexico last week. Offensively Auburn has been phenomenal this season with more than 130 points scored through three games played. Defensively Auburn has been just as strong having allowed just 43 points through three games overall after their victory against New Mexico.

Defensively Auburn was the better team against New Mexico giving up nineteen points on 448 yards and the Tigers forced 2 turnovers. Offensively Auburn rolled scoring 45 points including twenty in the second half on 503 total yards. Hank Brown led the Auburn offense with 235 yards and four scores on 17 completions in the game Jarquez Hunter was the top ball carrier with 152 yards and one score on 20 carries and Damari Alston added 10 carries for 80 yards and one touchdown. Keandre Lambert Smith led all Auburn receivers with 72 yards and two receptions.

Both teams come into this matchup with the same record, but Auburn is in the better spot. Look for Auburn to use their strengths in front of their home fans Saturday to get their third victory of the season. Take the tigers to overwhelm Arkansas for the full game leading to the home win and cover. Final Score Prediction, Auburn Tigers win and cover 31-21.