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At Kyle Field on Saturday, the Texas A&M Aggies (2-1) meet the Auburn Tigers (3-0).
The Tigers are expected to lose by at least a touchdown (currently +7.5) versus the Aggies (with an over/under of 51.5 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 | 51.5 | -110 | -110 | -304 | +242 |
Texas A&M Pick Insights
- Texas A&M is 2-1-0 against the spread this season.
- Texas A&M is 2-0 against the spread so far when playing as at least 7.5-point favorites.
- 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 ranks 27th in total offense (467 yards per game) and 38th in total defense (298.3 yards allowed per game) this year.
- On the offensive side of the ball, Texas A&M has been a top-25 unit, ranking 12th-best in the FBS by totaling 44 points per game. The Aggies rank 50th on defense (20.3 points allowed per game).
- On offense, Texas A&M has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 11th-best in the FBS by compiling 337.3 per game. The Aggies rank 51st on defense (200 passing yards allowed per game).
- Texas A&M is averaging 129.7 rushing yards per game on offense, which ranks them 96th in the FBS. The team’s defensive unit ranks 36th, surrendering 98.3 rushing yards per contest.
- Texas A&M has been surging on both sides of the ball 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%).
- With two forced turnovers (107th in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (32nd in the FBS), Texas A&M (-1) owns the 75th-ranked turnover margin in college football.
Texas A&M’s Best Players
- Conner Weigman has 909 yards passing 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 racked up 83 yards on 20 attempts, scoring one time.
- Evan Stewart’s 257 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 27 times and has totaled 19 catches and two touchdowns.
- 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 hauled in eight grabs 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 has three sacks to pace the team, and also has one TFL and six tackles.
- Edgerrin Cooper, Texas A&M’s top tackler, has 15 tackles and four TFL this year.
- Josh DeBerry has a team-high one interception to go along with 12 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one pass defended.
Auburn Betting Insights
- Auburn is 1-2-0 against the spread this season.
- 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 just 264 total yards per game.
- Auburn’s defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 18th-best in the FBS with 12.3 points surrendered per game. In terms of offense, it is accumulating 39.3 points per game, which ranks 26th.
- Auburn ranks 89th in the FBS with 212.3 passing yards per game, but it has been lifted up by its defense, which ranks 12th-best by allowing just 155 passing yards per game.
- Auburn’s run offense has been thriving, accumulating 215.7 rushing yards per game (18th-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 43rd by giving up 109 rushing yards per game.
- Auburn’s third-down defense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks fifth-best in the FBS with a 24.4% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is putting up a 47.2% third-down rate, which ranks 39th.
- At 0, Auburn owns the 59th-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with seven forced turnovers (10th in the FBS) and seven turnovers committed (115th in the FBS).
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 piled up 24 carries and totaled 119 yards with one touchdown.
- Jay Fair’s 174 receiving yards (58 yards per game) lead the team. He has 14 receptions on 19 targets with two touchdowns.
- Rivaldo Fairweather has recorded 96 receiving yards (32 yards per game) and one touchdown on eight receptions.
- Shane Hooks’ five catches (on 11 targets) have netted him 88 yards (29.3 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Marcus Harris has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and five tackles.
- Eugene Asante is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 17 tackles, two TFL, and 1.5 sacks.
- Jaylin Simpson leads the team with three interceptions, while also collecting seven tackles and three passes defended.
