Auburn Tigers Host UL Monroe Warhawks in Week 12 College Football Matchup

The Auburn Tigers, currently standing at 3-6, are set to face the UL Monroe Warhawks, who are 5-4, in a Week 12 college football matchup on Saturday, November 16, 2024. The game is scheduled to kick off at 12:45 p.m. ET at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama, and will be broadcast on the SEC Network[1].

Auburn enters the game as heavy favorites, with a 24.5-point spread in their favor. The point total for the game is set at 46. In their last outing, the Tigers lost to the Vanderbilt Commodores with a score of 17-7, while the Warhawks were defeated by the Texas State Bobcats 38-17.

Statistically, Auburn has been strong on defense, ranking 18th in the FBS with 19.2 points allowed per game, but has struggled on offense, averaging 25.3 points per game. The Warhawks, on the other hand, have a weaker defense, allowing 25.8 points per game, but have been more productive on offense with 21.6 points per game.

The game also holds significance for recruiting, as Auburn will host several key recruits, including quarterback Deuce Knight and defensive back Donovan Starr, who are being pursued by other SEC programs. Other notable recruits such as four-star quarterback Kane Archer and UCF commit Keeyun Chapman will also be in attendance.

Predictions from the Data Skrive betting model suggest that Auburn will win the game 27-17, with the under predicted for the over/under at 46 points. The model also indicates that UL Monroe has a 7.0% implied probability of winning, while Auburn has a 97.3% chance of collecting the win[1].