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Auburn rushed for 130 net yards against Baylor; the article notes the total would exceed 160 without Byrum Brown's sack losses. Of 41 official rushing attempts, including sacks, 25 gained three yards or less. The writer identifies better interior-line push as a priority against Southern Miss, not a reported lineup or scheme change.

Auburn held Baylor to 7-of-22 on third down but allowed 4-of-6 fourth-down conversions. The preview identifies finishing defensive possessions as an area needing improvement against Southern Miss; the strong overall third-down rate did not prevent Baylor from extending drives.

The Auburn preview credits Baylor's quick passing for limiting pressure and faults Auburn's defensive backs for excessive cushion and free releases. The writer recommends tighter receiver challenges to help rushers arrive without heavy blitzing. This is film-based analysis and a recommendation, not an announced defensive adjustment.

The Auburn writer criticizes fielding a punt inside the Tigers' own five-yard line and attempting a fake punt inside the opponent's 35 against Baylor. Neither was described as decisive in that win, but the preview flags special-teams decision-making as a concern before tougher games.