Auburn has won its last five meetings against Pac-12 schools since losing the season opener 23-0 to USC in 2003.
KEY MATCHUP
Auburn run D vs Cal running backs. The Bears had a good one-two punch at running back in the opener against North Texas with Jaydn Ott rushing for 188 yards and Montana State transfer Isaiah Ifanse adding three TD runs in his Cal debut. The Tigers allowed UMass’ Kay’ron Adams to rush for 110 yards on 14 carries last week.Auburn: QB Payton Thorne. The Michigan State transfer wasn’t asked to do a whole lot in his debut with the Tigers, but that could change.
California: QBs Sam Jackson V and Ben Finley. Jackson made his first career start and threw a 23-yard TD pass before leaving with a injury. Finley came in and went 24 for 34 for 279 yards and a TD in his Cal debut after beginning his career at North Carolina State. Jackson’s status is unknown for Saturday but both QBs could play even if he is healthy.This will Auburn’s latest kickoff time, equaling a 1976 game against Arizona that also was scheduled for 9:30 p.m. CT.
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