AUBURN — When Auburn football squares off with South Alabama on Saturday, Sept. 13, ( 11:45 a.m. CT, SECN ) the Tigers will knock out a marginal achievement, playing a new FBS opponent for the first time ever.

After going against the Jaguars , Auburn will have just 43 FBS programs it has yet to play in its 133-year history. It's also notable because South Alabama was one of two in-state programs the Tigers had yet to play.

When Saturday comes to pass, the only Division I program in the state of Alabama that Auburn won't have played will be Troy, meaning the Tigers have faced Alabama, Alabama A&M, Alabama State, Jacksonville State, Samford and UAB at least once.

In this incoming matchup, more in-state bouts are something both coaches are for.

"I think it's good for the state a

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