Auburn football is preparing for its fourth straight conference game against Missouri this weekend.

The previous meeting on the Plains on Sept. 24, 2022, resulted in a 17-14 overtime win for Auburn.

Auburn is one of two SEC teams to begin SEC play with four consecutive games against ranked opponents.

Here are three things to watch for in the Tigers’ matchup against Missouri:

Will Auburn’s ground game be affected by Damari Alston’s departure?

With Damari Alston no longer on the team, Auburn’s running back rotation will be led by Jeremiah Cobb, Omar Mabson II and Justin Jones.

Through seven weeks of the season, Cobb ranks top 10 in the SEC in yards per carry (5th, 6.47), rushing yards (8th, 453 yards), yards per game (9th, 75.50), rush attempts (10th, 70) and rushing touchdowns (10t

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