FBS-CFB Game Preview: Auburn Tigers (3-4) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (2-5)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR

Kickoff: 12:45 PM ET (11:45 AM CT local)

Broadcast: SEC Network

Weather Forecast: Clear skies, 67°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph), no precipitation expected.

Team Recent Form

Auburn Tigers:

Last game: 23-17 loss vs. Missouri

Offense: 23.6 PPG, 335 YPG (173 pass, 162 rush)

Defense: 17.9 PPG allowed, 316 YPG allowed (10th nationally vs. run, 87.1 YPG)

Strength: Top‑25 scoring defense, strong run-stopping unit.

Arkansas Razorbacks:

Last game: 45-42 loss vs. Texas A&M

Offense: 37.1 PPG, 513.7 YPG (288 pass, 225 rush – 4th nationally)

Defense: 32.7 PPG allowed, 444 YPG allowed (121st nationally in scoring defense)

Strength: Explosive dual-threat QB Taylen Green and RB Mike Washington.

Injury Report

Auburn: No major injuries reported; QB Jackson Arnold expected to start.

Arkansas: No significant absences, but defensive depth remains a concern.

Key Player Matchups

QB Jackson Arnold (AUB): 1,190 yards, 5 TD, 1 INT, plus 1 rushing TD.

RB Jeremiah Cobb (AUB): 564 yards, 4 TD, averaging 6.3 YPC.

WR Cam Coleman (AUB): 413 yards, 2 TD – deep threat.

QB Taylen Green (ARK): 1,910 yards, 17 TD, 5 INT; also 589 rushing yards, 5 TD.

RB Mike Washington (ARK): 671 yards, 5 TD, 7.0 YPC.

WR O’Mega Blake (ARK): 582 yards, 4 TD.

Series History

All-time: Auburn leads 21–13–1.

Recent: Auburn has won 9 of last 11 vs. Arkansas.

Last meeting: Auburn won 48-10 in 2023 at Fayetteville.

Betting Trends

Auburn: 2-5 ATS this season; 1-3 ATS as underdog.

Arkansas: 3-4 ATS; 1-2 ATS as favorite.

Totals: Auburn games 1-6 O/U; Arkansas games 5-2 O/U.

Head-to-Head: Teams split last 4 ATS; 3 of last 4 meetings OVER.

Projection: Auburn 29 – Arkansas 27

Game Odds

Auburn Tigers 56

Arkansas Razorbacks – 2.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025

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