Auburn Tigers News: Keyron Crawford ready for SEC play, injury report for week three

In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, transfer LB Keyron Crawford is ready for the SEC opener and we look at the injury report ahead of this week's game.
Sep 2, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) leaps for yardage past Arkansas State Red Wolves defensive end Keyron Crawford (25) during the first quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
Sep 2, 2023; Norman, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes (2) leaps for yardage past Arkansas State Red Wolves defensive end Keyron Crawford (25) during the first quarter at Gaylord Family-Oklahoma Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
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In today's edition of Auburn Tigers News, transfer LB Keyron Crawford is ready for the SEC opener and we look at the injury report ahead of this week's game

At the end of April, Auburn football added transfer LB Keyron Crawford to the roster from Arkansas State to continue building up the defense. Quickly, he has become a key player for the Tigers' defense, catching the eyes of his coaches and teammates.

A former Sun Belt player, Crawford is looking forward to playing in his first SEC matchup this weekend, but acknowledges it will be no easy feat.

“So I feel like as a former Sunbelt player coming to the SEC, with a big role and facing my first SEC opponent, I feel like it's kill or be killed,” said Buck linebacker Keyron Crawford, per Auburn Rivals. “Either we're going to lay down or step up to challenge. And I feel like we will.”

Injury report ahead of this week's game

This weekend the Auburn Tigers open SEC play against the Arkansas Razorbacks in Jordan-Hare Stadium. The first injury report of the season was released earlier this week, as mandated by the SEC. Nine players appear on this week's injury report, some of whom were expected.

Once again, wide receiver Cam Coleman and offensive lineman Izavion "Too Tall" Miller are both listed as questionable after missing last week's matchup and kicker Alex McPherson is still out due to persistent GI problems. The full injury report is below, per AL.com:

  • CB Kayin Lee- Probable
  • DB Champ Anthony- Probable
  • WR Cam Coleman- Questionable
  • OT Izavion Miller- Questionable
  • CB Antonio Kite- Questionable
  • K Alex McPherson- Questionable
  • DE Amaris Williams- Doubtful
  • TE Brandon Frazier- Out
  • CB Tyler Scott- Out

AL.com reports that both Lee and Anthony are expected to play this weekend, and there is potential that Cam Coleman makes his return.