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Iron Bowl Preview: No. 1 Alabama vs. No. 13 Auburn

By Sam Beckenstein

Nov 28, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) celebrates with O.J. Howard (88) after catching a touchdown pass against the Auburn Tigers in the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2015; Auburn, AL, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver ArDarius Stewart (13) celebrates with O.J. Howard (88) after catching a touchdown pass against the Auburn Tigers in the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 29, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Kamryn Pettway (36) carries the ball to score a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Oxford, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Kamryn Pettway (36) carries the ball to score a touchdown during the first quarter of the game against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

Kamryn Pettway, RB: Pettway’s absence with a hamstring injury he sustained against Vanderbilt has been crippling Auburn’s offense. Pettway is a monster running the ball when healthy, and with two weeks off, he should be ready to roll. Pettway’s a big back who faces a tall task going against a defense that yields the fewest rushing yards per game, in order for Auburn’s offense to get going, he’ll have to as well.

Sean White, QB: White struggled heavily against Georgia completing 6/20 passes for 30 yards and an interception, but he had a shoulder injury. White will face a significantly better secondary this weekend, and will need to be healthy and on his A-game in order to beat Alabama. White’s health, and ability to efficiently throw are huge keys for Auburn to pull off the upset.

Carl Lawson, EDGE: Auburn’s defense is led by star edge rusher Carl Lawson, and he’ll play a huge role in containing Jalen Hurts, and Alabama’s outside run game. Lawson’s a talented player who will more than likely be matched up with freshman Jonah Williams, expect Lawson to be in a key battle on the right side to get after Hurts and company. If Lawson can win his battles he can force Alabama into some difficult situations.

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