Both teams are sliding, neither one is playing well, and both of them desperately need a win now.
Auburn beat a Kentucky team that's struggling even more, and that's been it for the wins over the last six games. It has to win out to get bowling, but dealing with Texas A&M and at Alabama makes that a tad difficult for a team that can't get the offense going.
ULM has been stuck at five wins for weeks. It got off to a 5-1 start, the schedule got nastier, and now it's on a three-game losing streak. If it can't pull this off, it has to come up with a win at Arkansas State or against a rolling Louisiana to get bowling.
Nov 2, 2024; Auburn, Alabama, USA; Aubie, the Auburn Tigers mascot performs during the third quarter of the game with the Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium
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Auburn vs ULM: How to Watch and Game Preview
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2024
Game Time: 12:45 pm ET
How to Watch: SEC Network
Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, AL
Teams: Auburn (3-6), ULM (5-4)
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Why ULM Will Win
Auburn can’t get the O going.
The running game averages five yards per pop, but that’s misleading. It’s a feast-or-famine attack that’s a key to whether or not the team can pull off wins.
The Tigers are 0-6 when running for fewer than 6.5 yards per carry - that’s asking for a LOT - and 3-0 when they get there or do more. The inconsistent passing game doesn’t have the pop to help the cause.
Auburn has yet to throw for more than 150 yards in any of the six losses.
ULM might have a tough time moving the chains, but it dominates the time of possession battle. Auburn’s offensive line allows too many plays behind the line, and …
The Tigers have a wildly inconsistent passing game
Why Auburn Will Win
ULM doesn’t have enough of a pass rush to matter. No, the Auburn offense doesn’t do enough to keep things moving, but the ULM run defense has gone bye-bye.
Yes, Auburn needs to run well, and that Warhawk D allowed six yards per carry or more in two of the last three games, and gave up well over 300 rushing yards in those two against South Alabama and Texas State.
Auburn won’t mess around. It’ll run at least 40 times - ULM is 1-4 when teams run that much or more - and it’ll flip the time of possession thing a bit, and …
Auburn vs ULM: Who Will Win?
ULM pulled off a win over James Madison, but that’s been it for the good victories over the five.
No, Auburn won’t be able to rip this up right away to feel too comfortable, but the defense will hold down the Warhawks enough to keep this from being scary in any way. The Tiger ground game will take over as the game goes on.
Auburn vs ULM Prediction, Betting Lines
Prediction: Auburn 38, ULM 13
Line: Auburn -23.5, o/u: 46.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 2
Must See Rating: 2
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