Behind Enemy Lines: Ole Miss expert chimes in on Auburn vs Ole Miss

Saturday's matchup between Auburn and Ole Miss is huge for both teams.

Ole Miss is in the hunt for the SEC West. Auburn's Hugh Freeze is looking for that first signature win on the Plains. One of those missions will get closer to being accomplished depending on the outcome.

To help us shed more light on this matchup, John Gillespie of The Grove Report answered a few questions about the matchup.

What's the biggest storyline from the Ole Miss side of the matchup?

I’d say the health of wideout Jordan Watkins. He’s been Ole Miss’ most consistent receiver this season due to Tre Harris’ injuries, and after sustaining a hand injury in practice last week, it sounds like he may try to give it a go. At least, that’s what Lane Kiffin says. He’s known to play injury cards very close to the vest, so nothing is certain.

Which Auburn quarterback do you think would give the Ole Miss defense more trouble?

Robby Ashford, simply for mobility reasons. I don’t believe Ashford is a Jayden Daniels by any means, but Daniels is the QB the Rebels struggled the most with, and a lot of that is because he’s so slippery. So, I’ll take the more mobile of the two guys.

If Auburn pulls off the upset, what do you think happens?

I think two big things would be necessary. First, Jaxson Dart is either injured or his receivers can get no separation. Second, the Auburn defense shuts down the Ole Miss offense—I mean REALLY shuts it down—to let the Tigers offense win a close one.

Which lesser-known Ole Miss player should Auburn fans be aware of on Saturday?

I’m not sure that he’s “lesser known” anymore, but I believe Ulysses Bentley IV is the most productive back on this roster right now. He’s been more explosive than Judkins, and frankly, his touches have just looked better out of the backfield. I expect him to get the ball a decent bit.

What's the score of Saturday's game?

At a neutral site, I think this one could get ugly, but Ole Miss historically doesn’t play well on The Plains. Give me Ole Miss 35-21.

What's the biggest storyline from the Ole Miss side of the matchup?

Which Auburn quarterback do you think would give the Ole Miss defense more trouble?

If Auburn pulls off the upset, what do you think happens?

Which lesser-known Ole Miss player should Auburn fans be aware of on Saturday?

What's the score of Saturday's game?

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