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Auburn Football vs. Arkansas: Matchup and Prediction

By Jake Mastroianni

Oct 24, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Peyton Barber (25) scores a touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 24, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Peyton Barber (25) scores a touchdown against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the first half at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) is tackled by Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Brooks Ellis (51) at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated Missouri 28-3. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Fayetteville, AR, USA; Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Lock (3) is tackled by Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Brooks Ellis (51) at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas defeated Missouri 28-3. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

Arkansas Defense 

Where the Razorbacks have really struggled this year is on defense, giving up 27.9 points per game, and 45 points or more in their two losses.

Their opponents have rushed for an average of 175.9 yards per game and an average of 5.6 yards per carry. That has to be a concern for the Razorbacks as Auburn is one of the best rushing team in the conference averaging 262.8 yards per game on the ground.

The Razorbacks aren’t afraid to give up some yards through the air either as their opponents are averaging 223 yard passing per game.

Overall, Arkansas is giving up nearly 400 yards of offense per game, which ranks 61st in the country.

Despite not being a good defensive unit, they have some really good players on defense.

They have possibly the best linebacker combo in the country with Brooks Ellis and Dre Greenlaw. Ellis leads the team with 51 tackles this season to go along with 4 tackles for a loss. Greenlaw is right behind him with 36 tackles.

Henre’ Toliver is their best cornerback with 29 tackles and 2 interceptions.

Deatrich Wise and Jeremiah Ledbetter lead the way on the defensive line. Wise has 28 tackles, 3 sacks and 4.5 tackles for a loss, while Ledbetter has 28 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 4 tackles for a loss.

Both are seniors with Wise at end and Ledbetter in the middle at tackle.

This defense has given up a touchdown on 16-of-27 (59 percent) of its opponents’ trips inside the red zone.

This defense hasn’t been good all season, and let’s hope that doesn’t change this weekend.

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