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CFP Outlook: Is Alabama the Dark Horse You Need To Watch For?

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Alabama is inching closer to their showdown against Georgia for the SEC championship. But first, the Crimson Tide will play their last regular-season game against the Auburn Tigers in rivalry week. With Bama looking to end the season with a statement win, here are five keys for Alabama to beat Auburn.

How Alabama Can Beat Auburn: 5 Keys to Victory

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Jalen Milroe has continuously shown that he is a top talent in the nation. With his ability to put his team on his back through the air or the ground game, he’s nearly impossible to stop at times. The sophomore can put so much stress on opposing defenses that he allows the Crimson Tide’s offense to have a versatile attack. If Milroe can dictate the flow of the game for Bama’s offense, Auburn could be in for a long game. 

Let Jalen Milroe control the game

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Payton Thorne leads Auburn’s pass attack, and while he’s more than a serviceable QB at the college level, he’s not the type of player that can carve out a secondary like Alabama’s to win a game. If Bama can eliminate the run game for the Tigers, Thorne will be forced to beat them, which will fall right in the Crimson Tide’s favor.

Force Auburn to pass

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Nick Saban is arguably known as one of the greatest football coaches of all time, especially in college football. On the flip side, Hugh Freeze is no slouch of his own. This coaching battle will be just as important as the on-field battles in this one. Saban’s defensive mind will pay huge dividends in slowing down Freeze’s offense. Along with that, the in-game adjustments will play a huge factor in determining the winner of this one. If Alabama plans to continue their winning streak, Saban will have to do his part to prepare his team and win his own battle.

Win the coaching battle

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Alabama will be traveling on the road in a hostile environment. If the Crimson Tide hope to end their season on a high note against the Tigers, they need to start the game off strong and make sure they take Auburn’s fans out of the game. Any momentum for the home team could be bad news for Bama.

Strike first

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The offensive and defensive line play will be vital for both teams in this matchup. If Alabama hopes to steal a game on the road, their offensive line will need to create holes for their running game and protect Jalen Milroe. On the other side of the ball, Bama’s defensive line will need to stop the rushing attack of Auburn and apply pressure to Payton Thorne. A win in the trenches likely leads to a win on the scoreboard.

Win the game in the trenches

How Alabama Can Defeat Auburn: 5 Keys to Victory

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