Note on Auburn Defense

[StatTiger 3,188]

From 2002-2008, Auburn held 51.1% of their opponents to at least 20% below the opponent's offensive average.

From 2009-2015, it has dropped to 26.1%.

It was 38.6% during 2015.

From 2002-2008, Auburn held 73.0% of their opponents to at least 20% below the opponent's scoring average.

From 2009-2015, it has dropped to 43.5%.

It was 52.6% during 2015.

The returning depth, experience and talent on the defensive line and in the secondary should result in continued improvement.

[auburn4ever 1,266]

The defense was not the problem last year. It was Malzahn and Lashlee's hurry up/spread offense.

[ToomersStreet 795]

We will find out where the defense is when they play Clemson.

[Randman5000 4,226]

I'm.really excited for our secondary. I think we have the best in that area that we have not seen for sometime

[keesler 5,924]

I'm.really excited for our secondary. I think we have the best in that area that we have not seen for sometime

They will get tested early when Climpsum hits the Plains in the fall.

[JFDTiger80 790]

We will find out where the defense is when they play Clemson.

Yes and no. Clemson would have to be considered one of the best offensive units in the country with a QB returning that will be a favorite to win the Heisman. We will not necessarily be able to tell how good AU's defense is based on just playing Clemson. Clemson will be a very difficult game.