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Auburn Football: Five games that will make or break the 2017 season

By Chris Roush

Oct 8, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Kamryn Pettway (36) runs the ball as he is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Jamoral Graham (9) during the second quarter of the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; Starkville, MS, USA; Auburn Tigers running back Kamryn Pettway (36) runs the ball as he is defended by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Jamoral Graham (9) during the second quarter of the game at Davis Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov. 25 vs. Alabama

The Iron Bowl.

Nothing else needs to be said.

If Auburn has won at least three of the previous games mentioned here, then this could again be for the SEC West title. Alabama has shown that it will remain a national championship contender for the foreseeable future, and we no longer have questionable play calling from Lane Kiffin to keep us in the game. But there’s serious talent returning with quarterback Jalen Hurts, wide receiver Calvin Ridley and running back Bo Scarbrough all back in Tuscaloosa. This game is at Jordan-Hare, so the crowd will be on our side. Here’s hoping that Daniel Carlson ends his Auburn career with a game-winning field goal on the last play.

Win four out of these five games, and Auburn would likely play in another New Year’s bowl game and finish the season ranked in the top 10.

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