Most of the attention is on quarterback Taylen Green and running back Mike Washington Jr., so the Hogs throw the ball with frequency. As a result, Jones and Blake are the beneficiaries of the passes, combining for 51 catches, 861 yards, and seven touchdowns. They bring a similar big-play vibe to the field, which Auburn must contend with.

Auburn knows it's running out of time to make a statement this season, and it hopes to finally make that statement in Week 9 at Arkansas.

Three players, including two starters, remain out for Auburn football ahead of this week’s game against Arkansas. Starting center Connor Lew, starting wide receiver Horatio Fields and running back Durell Robinson were ruled out on Thursday’s availability report. Lew tore his ACL against Missouri last week and will miss the remainder of the season.

It's no secret that if Arkansas' defense was better, the outlook of the season would look vastly different. The Hogs' defense

Auburn coach Hugh Freeze says starting quarterback Jackson Arnold and backup Ashton Daniels will split repetitions in practice this week.

As Auburn looks to break a 4-game losing streak, it goes back on the road to face another team trying to get off the mat. Arkansas is the next team up for the Tigers in a battle of team fighting for their first SEC win.

This article was originally published on flywareagle.com as Alabama writer: James Franklin 'too smart' to consider Auburn, can eye UF, Arkansas.

The South Alabama Jaguars will face the Georgia State Panthers in this Thursday college football matchup at Center Parc Stadium.