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Five Most Important Players for Auburn in 2017

By Chris Roush

Sep 4, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) celebrates throwing a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Baylor won 56-21. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 4, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Baylor Bears quarterback Jarrett Stidham (3) celebrates throwing a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Southern Methodist Mustangs at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Baylor won 56-21. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 5, 2016; Auburn, AL, USA; An Auburn Tigers cheerleader carries a flag through the endzone after the Tigers scored a touchdown against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the third quarter at Jordan Hare Stadium. The Tigers beat the Commodores 23-16. Mandatory Credit: John Reed-USA TODAY Sports /

Here we take a look at the five key players essential to the 2017 Auburn football season.

With a new offensive coordinator named and signing day coming up next month, expectations are beginning to rise for the Auburn football season in 2017.

The 8-5 finish in 2016 is coach Gus Malzahn’s third mediocre season after the magical 2013 performance in which the Tigers played for the national championship, losing to Florida State in the last few seconds.

Since that time, Auburn fans have demanded more from its football program. That makes 2017 a critical year for the Tigers.

All of the pieces are in place for a strong season. Auburn has 16 returning starters and despite the loss of Carl Lawson and Montravius Adams on the defensive side, this is a team that should compete for the SEC title. A disappointing season could force drastic changes in the coaching staff.

Malzahn must get the most out of several key players this coming season. Here we examine five players that are keys to Auburn’s success during the upcoming season.

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