Playing in the SEC is no easy task.
This season, Auburn will face its fair share of talented teams and skilled players as part of its 2024 slate. Just how tough will their schedule be? CBS Sports has recently revealed their top 100 college football players for the 2024 season, and 20 of those athletes appear on Auburn’s schedule.
As part of the new-look SEC scheduling format, Auburn will skip out on playing LSU, Ole Miss, and Texas, but will still face rivals Alabama and Georgia and other talented programs such as Kentucky, Missouri, and Oklahoma.
Here is a look at the top players that Auburn will face this season according to CBS Sports.
20
Jadyn Ott, Cal
Sep 17, 2022; South Bend, Indiana, USA; California Bears running back Jadyn Ott (6) carries the ball as Notre Dame Fighting Irish linebacker Marist Liufau (8) attempts to tackle in the first quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports
- Ranking: No. 94
- When will Auburn see him?: Sept. 7 (Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn)
19
Landon Jackson, Arkansas
Jul 19, 2023; Nashville, TN, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks defensive end Landon Jackson (40) talks with members of the media during SEC Media Day at the Grand Hyatt. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
- Ranking: No. 87
- When will Auburn see him?: Sept. 21 (Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn)
18
Deontae Lawson, Alabama
Dec 2, 2023; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson (32) puts on an SEC Championship hat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Alabama defeated Georgia 27-24 to claim the SEC Championship. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports
- Ranking: No. 84
- When will Auburn see him?: Nov. 30 (Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa)
17
Jaeden Roberts, Alabama
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