Five Most Important Players for Auburn in 2017

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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5. Kicker Daniel Carlson

Daniel Carlson is the reason that Auburn defeated LSU last year, and his field goals were the one consistent part of Auburn’s offense. He made 28 out of 32, including four from more than 50 yards out, and was a finalist for the Groza Award. There will be times in 2017 that Auburn will need Carlson to perform in game-winning situations. There’s not much more than Malzahn can get out of Carlson, but he’ll need him.

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