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Auburn vs Cal Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines
By Pete Fiutak,
8 hours ago
It wasn’t exactly a scintillating shootout, but these two played an under-the-radar late night thriller last year in a 14-10 Auburn win. This year, both of them are better.
Cal won its first game as an ACC team - taking down UC Davis 31-13 - and Auburn went full throttle on Alabama A&M in a 73-3 win starting with a 52-3 halftime lead.
The Tigers get New Mexico up next - THAT will be an offensive firefight - and Cal gets San Diego State.
Auburn Tigers take the field as Auburn Tigers takes on Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. Auburn Tigers lead Alabama A&M Bulldogs 52-3 at halftime
Don’t get too excited about the Auburn explosion against the Bulldogs in the paycheck scrimmage. Cal has the defensive front and all-around run D to hold up against the Tiger ground game that gashed A&M throughout the first half.
It was all in desperation catch-up mode, but Alabama A&M QB Cornelious Brown wasn’t bad. Cal’s Fernando Mendoza is a baller who should keep things moving, but …
Why Auburn Will Win
Is Jaydn Ott okay?
The star Cal running back pounded away on Auburn last year for 78 tough yards and a score, but he got banged up against UC Davis. There are other options in a deep backfield, but he’s the main man.
But this should be about the Auburn offense. Payton Thorne hit the big plays last week, the timing appeared to be down, and …
Auburn vs Cal: Who Will Win
Don’t just assume that the fish-out-of-water thing will matter here - seriously, are there two more different schools in major college football than Cal and Auburn?
Cal is a hard-nosed, tough team with the defense and offensive balance to battle for a full four quarters. But the Bears don’t have enough pop and explosion.
Auburn will struggle early on, but one big play will open things up just enough to take over the momentum in the second half.
Auburn vs Cal Prediction, Betting Lines
Auburn 30, Cal 23 Line: Auburn -13.5, o/u: 53.5 ATS Confidence out of 5: 3 Auburn vs Cal Must See Rating: 3
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