Carnell Williams previews the game plan vs Western Kentucky

The Auburn Tigers will look to play they did a week ago against Texas A&M. If they do, it should be enough to get a win against the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers.

Thursday night at Tiger Talk, interim head coach Carnell Williams was asked about the offensive and defensive game plans this weekend.

"I know they throw it around the yard a lot," Williams said on the WKU offense. "We have to contain the explosive plays. We have to rally around the football and put a cap on that. They get the football out really quick. They throw a lot of screens and a lot of gap schemes. They do a good job of complimenting their run game with the passing game. I’ll tell you what, I know our defense is up to the challenge, I’m looking forward to seeing them play."

When asked by Voice of the Auburn Tigers Andy Burcham if they planned to pound the ball on offense, Williams didn't shy away.

"Yeah, I’m a former running back and I believe in running the football. When Auburn is at its best, we play really good defense and run the football. But of course, we are going to have to give the receivers and tight ends opportunities. We are going to play a lot better in the passing game. We will play better on third downs. I believe that. We had a good week of practice, those guys have confidence. We will be ready to play Saturday."

Brad Law asked a follow-up on the offense and how Auburn has ran it effectively over the past few weeks.

"I think one of the greatest feelings in life is when a team knows you’re going to run the ball and they can’t stop it. To me, that is an attitude thing. It starts with the offensive line. They are playing tough, nasty, hard-nosed football. The wide receivers blocking on the perimeter. It’s not just running backs, those guys are moving the pile. You add on Robby’s ability to run the football, it is dynamic. Running backs have to win the one on ones and they have done a good job getting yards after contact."

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