Auburn returns to Jordan-Hare Stadium after a bye week and since the dismissal of head coach Hugh Freeze, as the Tigers host FCS-level Mercer on Saturday.
Led by interim DJ Durkin, Auburn faces a strong Bears team that just wrapped up its second-straight Southern Conference title and sits 9-1. Mercer is led by quarterback Braden Atkinson, who leads the FCS with 359.78 passing yards per game, while the Bears' defense gives up almost nothing on the ground, allowing 73.7 rushing yards per outing.
The Tigers will be without quarterback Ashton Daniels, who is sitting out the game to preserve a redshirt season. Jackson Arnold, who started most of the season behind center, and freshman Deuce Knight will try to lead Auburn to a victory.
How to watch Auburn vs. Mercer in Week 13
- Date: Saturday, November 22
- Time: 1:00 pm CT
- Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium
- How to Watch (TV): SEC Network +
- Streaming: ESPN.com
- Auburn record: 4-6
- Ball State record: 9-1
Auburn vs. Mercer odds, spread and total
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Auburn injury report
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SEC Network announcers for Auburn vs. Mercer
Richard Cross (play-by-play) and Charles Arbuckle (analyst) are on the call for the SEC Network.
Weather forecast in Auburn
Cloudy skies with temperatures reaching the mid-70s are expected in Auburn.
Auburn and Mercer series history
Auburn leads the all-time series 13-0.