Gus Malzahn is entering his 7th season at Auburn, where enough never seems to be enough, especially in a state where Alabama is clearly king. Malzahn has averaged nine wins a season over the last three years, yet he’s on the “hotseat” once again because he’s not Nick Saban. And to his credit, Malzahn isn’t happy with eight and nine win seasons. He knows the expectations of his fanbase and agrees with them. And he knows 3-5 n the league isn’t going to cut it. Malzahn has to find a new quarterback this season, but he feels his defense will be the best of his tenure, so that could by him some time with the offense. The Tigers will open their season August 31st against Oregon in Dallas.
Gus Malzahn at SEC Media Days
Auburn at a glance (compiled by Menachem Muller)
Overall Conference
Auburn Tigers 8-5 3-5 Won Music City Bowl against Purdue
Gus Malzahn 7th season 53-27 28-20
| Offense | 2018 | SEC Rank | NCAA Rank |
| Points Per game | 30.9 | 8 | 48 |
| Rushing Yards per game | 167.5 | 10 | 68 |
| Passing yards per game | 222.5 | 9 | 75 |
| Total yards per game | 389.9 | 11 | 78 |
| Defense | |||
| Points allowed per game | 19.2 | 5 | 15 |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 136.4 | 6 | 32 |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 219.5 | 7 | 58 |
| Total yards allowed per game | 355.8 | 8 | 38 |
The Tigers return 17 starters, 8 on offense, 7 on defense, and the Kicker and Punter.
Statistical Leaders Returning
| RB | Games | Yards | TD | AVG |
| JaTarvious Whitlow | 13 | 960 | 8 | 5.8 |
| Kam Martin | 11 | 522 | 1 | 4.6 |
| WR | Games | Yards | TD | REC |
| Seth Williams | 10 | 534 | 5 | 26 |
| Defense | Tackles | TFL | INT | Sacks |
| Marlon Davidson | 46 | 4.5 | 0 | 2.5 |
| Nick Coe | 26 | 13.5 | 0 | 7.0 |
| Derrick Brown | 48 | 10.5 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Jeremiah Dinson | 64 | 4.0 | 2 | 1.0 |
| Daniel Thomas | 74 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 |
Returning Starters Offense
RB JaTarvious Whitlow
RB Kam Martin
WR Seth Williams
LT Prince Wanogho
LG Marquel Harrell
C Kaleb Kim
RG Mike Horton
RT Jack Driscoll
Returning Starters Defense
DE Marlon Davidson
DE Nick Coe
DT Derrick Brown
CB Noah Igbinoghene
CB Javaris Davis
S Jeremiah Dinson
S Daniel Thomas
Special Teams
K Anders Carlson
P Arryn Siposs
Key Losses
QB Jarrett Stidham
FB Chandler Cox
WR Ryan Davis
WR Darius Slayton
DT Dontavius Russell
LB Deshaun Davis
LB Darrell Williams
CB Jamel Dean
